AM Kindergarten - Mrs. Connie Taylor email: denconus@gmail.com
PM Kindergarten - Mrs. Linda Johnson email: ljohnson@centraliachristianschool.org
KINDERGARTEN CLASS DESCRIPTIVE OVERVIEW
INCLUDING SPECIFIC GOALS AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
(Updated January 2010)
We want to provide a safe place for each child to grow in five areas: intellectual, physical, social, life skills and most importantly, spiritual. How one relates to others is more important than just academics.
We believe in a Biblically-based educational philosophy. Parents are the main authority in a child’s education. As teachers, we come alongside the parents to assist.
Children are important to the Lord and they are important to us; “…for such is the kingdom of God.” Children grow developmentally (one step at a time) and they learn by doing. We believe strongly in “hands on”. 10% of what you read is learned, while 90% of what you say and do is learned. Therefore we are committed to provide many first-hand experiences for our students. This approach not only captures their interest but it helps them see how it is useful and important to everyday living. Children also learn by example and we are admonished by God’s Word to teach them diligently in all areas (Deut. 6: 6-7).
We want to provide a loving, caring, compassionate and welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe and can succeed.
Spiritual Goals
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To know God loves them.
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To know the Bible is true.
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To know Who Jesus is – that He loves them and wants to be part of their life.
(Salvation)
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That we should show His love to others.
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To learn a basic overview of creation, Noah, Moses, David, John the Baptist, Christ’s birth, Jesus’ miracles, death and resurrection, disciples and Paul.
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Memorize one scripture passage per month.
Academic Goals
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Write their name with upper/lower case.
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Learn numerals 0-9, colors, color words.
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Letters/sounds each week, CVC (consonant/vowel/consonant) words, sentences, blending, sight words.
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Emergent reading, simple CVC books.
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Read fluently with expression
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Rhyming
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Left to right concept
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Participate in Geography Passport program
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Complete a project
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Follow directions
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Work independently
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Math – counting, recognizing 1-100, simple addition, telling time, patterning, money recognition, measuring, sequencing
Physical Goals
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Small motor control
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Perception
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Balance
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Mirror (copy cat)
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Large motor skills such as balancing while catching a ball and skipping
Social Goals
l. Manners at the table
2. Kindness toward others
3. How to wait their turn
4. Talk to subject being discussed
5. Ask and give forgiveness
6. Field trip etiquette
7. Learn to remain seated for longer periods of time
8. Share
9. Bathroom rules
Life Skills
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Cooking – measuring, stirring, cutting, basic cooking skills
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Sewing – machine sewing and hand sewing, stuffing, sharing what is made
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Art – Cutting, painting (tempura and watercolor), explore all types of art media (creation station), seasonal projects