Transitional Kindergarten Program

This Transitional Kindergarten program is for children age 5 by October 1. Each day consists of free play with a purpose, a special project, group activities music, singing, story time, math and reading readiness skills at circle time, show, tell, and listen, and outdoor play.

Program Options:

• 5 Days – 8:45-11:30 AM                    Monday-Friday

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• Goals:
• Social/Emotional Development
• *Takes turns/understands sharing
• *Understands concept of community
• *Respects others and their property
  *Listens in class and responds appropriately
  *Follows directions and classroom routines
  *Accepts direction from teacher
  *Exhibits self confidence and independence

 

• Physical Development
  *Participates in Zaner-Bloser handwriting program
  *Hones fine and gross motor skills
  *Participates in weekly gym class – gross motor skills (jump, balance, run, hop, march)
  *Participates in outdoor play activities

 

• Cognitive/Intellectual Development
  *Knows and writes full name, address, phone number
  *Recognizes own name and names of peers in print
  *Phonetically builds and writes words
  *Puts events in sequence
  *Recognizes same/different
  *Counts, writes, knows numbers, and understands basic math concepts
  *Recognizes attributes of more complex shapes
  *Recognizes letters and their corresponding phonetic sounds

 

• Creative Development
  *Participates in art activities with many different medias
  *Expresses self through play, art and creative writing
  *Participates in music class with a specialist and music activities