Kindergarten (must be 5-years old by August 31)

 

 

Literacy

Emerging Readers & Writers

Kindergarteners continue to enjoy picture books and stories together and build foundational reading habits. They move from sounds to symbols through a sequential introduction to phonemic awareness and visual awareness of letters. Many Kindergarteners read and write their first words and phrases.

 

Math

In Kindergarten, important math topics include: (1) representing and comparing whole numbers, initially with sets of objects; (2) understanding addition as putting together and adding to, and subtraction as taking apart and taking from (3) working with numbers 0-20 to gain foundation for place value ; and (4) describing shapes and space.

 

Science

Life Science: Penguins

Earth Science: Arctic Geography & Adaptation

Physical Science: Exploring States of Matter Through Mixtures & Chemical Changes

 

Social Studies

Color in our World

Celebrations

Maps & Trails

Exploring the Arctic