Language Arts

Kindergarten students enjoy the experience of a multi-sensory program designed to foster critical thinking, auditory, visual, and fine motor skills. The year begins with a review of the 26 letters of the alphabet and their sounds. The associations of letter names, sounds, and formation are stressed as students develop word attack skills and a foundation for spelling. Students use stories and personal experiences as topics to write in daily journals. In addition, kindergarten students learn to retell stories in sequence, identify similarities and differences, distinguish between fact and fantasy, and categorize information. The Imagine It series, guided reading books, A-Z Reading, and activities that supplement the curricula through the use of technological devices, provide our students with the keys to become successful life long readers, writers, and spellers.

Math

Kindergarten math is designed to lay the foundation for future mathematical concepts. Kindergarten students enjoy learning to count to 100 and beyond and by 2s, 5s and 10s. Students begin to understand addition, subtraction, and division in the context of equal sharing. Students study equivalence in a variety of ways to express the same number (2+4, 5+1, 7-1) and various measurements such as length, weight, cost, temperature, and the passage of time. They perform simple data collection and graph their findings. Kindergarteners enjoy exploring geometric concepts. Enrichment and practice are supplemented through the use of technological devices. 

Science

Kindergarten scientists are provided with a variety of hands-on opportunities using the scientific method to develop an understanding of basic science concepts. This scientific journey includes seeds and plants, animals, the human body, the life cycle of different organisms, weather and seasons, oceans and ocean life, and the properties of matter.    

Social Studies

The social studies curriculum in kindergarten helps students become aware of themselves and the world around them. Students learn about their community and the State of Texas as they are introduced to geographical concepts and skills. They study famous people, holidays, cultural diversity, and the concept of patriotism. Children continue to explore the world around them through "Studies Weekly" program.

Discovery

"Fun Friday" is "Discovery Day." Kindergarten students enjoy a rotation of Science, Social Studies, STEAM and Art on Friday mornings.

Spanish

This course is designed as a conversational and exploratory introduction into Spanish, based in but not limited to the AIM language curriculum.  Concepts are introduced in a variety of contexts using the 3rd person present tense verb conjugation as the foundation on which to build other forms.  Raps, songs and rhymes are used to encourage pleasant repetition.

Art 

Kindergarten art provides students with developmentally appropriate experiences through a variety of media. They learn to appreciate art while developing fine and gross motor skills coordination, visual discrimination, and an awareness of line, color, shape, and texture. Art provides students opportunities for self-expression.

Music and Movement

Music and Movement for Kindergarten emphasizes body awareness and positive self-image. Students are encouraged to be aware of their personal space and others as they participate in developmentally-appropriate activities that focus on gross and fine motor skills, balance, and rhythmic movement. Student programs celebrate their skills in the Fall and Spring family performances.