Transitional Kindergarten
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
Under Development
California State Standards Integration with PYP
LANGUAGE ARTS
As teachers, we want to children to experience the joy of reading. Consider what children have to learn before they begin to read:
Phonetic Awareness:
Vocabulary Development:
Reading Strategies:
Directionality:
Book Concepts:
Writing:
Listening and Speaking:
MATHEMATICS
We want children to develop an understanding and insight into the patterns of mathematics.
Number Sense:
Measurements and Geometry:
Algebra and Functions:
Statistics and Probability:
Problem Solving and Reasoning:
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies is approached in a varied number of ways.
Around the Neighborhood:
Family and Friends:
Different Cultures:
- Celebrations
SCIENCE
Our goal in the science program is to develop ecologically aware students who have an appreciation and enjoyment of science through:
Physical:
- The five senses
Earth:
- Weather
Life:
- Matter - living and non-living
MUSIC AND ART
During the year singing, music appreciation, classroom instruments, and rhythmic movement are part of the program along with a variety of art and craft experiences.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Each child develops large and small muscles, balance, and coordination through body movement activities.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Your child will have an opportunity to participate in several special programs, including:
- Library
- Lifelab Garden
- Spanish
- Art Docents