KINDERGARTEN

KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

COMPONENTS OF CURRICULUM

CURRICULUM

Our teachers use a theme based curriculum with monthly themes and weekly units. These are designed to take children on a journey of learning throughout the year that fuels their excitement for new information and keeps them actively engaged on every level. Themes will be incorporated in all of the academic areas. Teachers have lots of flexibility to extend the learning experience on topics that prove to be of special interest to students. This allows the children to fully explore their curiosities.

PHYSICAL SPACE

SpaceClassrooms are strategically designed to provide an environment for your child to learn through individual discovery and play, group activities, and structured lesson plans. Each room is full of materials that inspire curiosity and excitement while incorporating soft areas to foster comfort and security. Learning centers throughout the room are specific to an academic focus, yet an array of skills is explored within each one.

IMAGINATION EXPLORATION

Your child will be transported daily to a world created only by their imagination. Our teachers encourage and facilitate the wonders that lie only within the youthful mind. Children will learn and grow through pretend role play while interacting with one another in dramatic play scenarios. Concepts such as cooperation, artistic expression and entrepreneurship are encouraged.

LITERACY

Literacy is infused in almost every aspect of the learning experience at Lighthouse. We focus on oral language comprehension, phonological awareness and print knowledge. Children are exposed to many daily shared reading experiences as well as individual exploration of our extensive classroom library. Literacy is also reinforced and encouraged in all other learning areas through the use of props and books presenting specific content. Our goal is to encourage children in their natural love of stories and books and inspire them in their inevitable journey to the world of reading and writing.

MUSIC

Singing and dancing is incorporated into many areas of their day. Teachers use songs and rhymes as well as instruments to expose the children to rhythms, sounds and creative movements. This is also fun and exciting way for the children to practice self expression.

DESIGN AND CREATE

We believe that creative expression of children is essential to their development. Your childwill be able to design and create through the use of a variety of materials. Some projects have a specific end result in mind which encourages self affirmation with the success of following specific directions. Many other activities are completely open ended encouraging unbridled self expression. The inner artist is destined to emerge!

SCIENCE

The world is our laboratory! Children are taught to take their questions about the world around them to another level. They learn how to find the answers! Often this is through experimentation and hands on experiences. We also incorporate the use of books to further their knowledge about the things around them. Math concepts often accompany our scientific endeavors and it is always exciting and fun!

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Early mathematical concepts are explored through patterning, sequencing, and other manipulatives. Children learn number skills and counting as well as strengthening their hand eye coordination and fine motor skills. Teachers also expand their minds by introducing students to math all around us by incorporating it into other academic areas.

COMMUNITY AND CULTURE

Children will be introduced to all of the wonderful aspects of our community at home and different communities all around the world. Firemen, police officers, dentists and other significant visitors come to share their stories. We will explore lots of other cultures including their day to day life, holidays and the things that make them special. We will learn all about the exciting and diverse world that we live in.

OTHER PROGRAM COMPONENTS

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MEALS & SNACKS

For all programs nutritious snacks are prepared and served daily. For full day programs lunch is catered in by a local catering company daily to ensure freshness. All state nutrition guidelines are followed. Breakfast is also served for full day students that arrive before 8:30am.

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COMOUTDOOR PLAY AND GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

At least twice daily the children will have time to run and play outside on our playground. During inclement weather the children will have indoor gross motor play.

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NAP & REST TIME

Children in the full day programs are given time to sleep or rest after lunch. Each student has their own cot and sheet. Many choose to bring a blanket, pillow and a cuddly friend to help them rest.

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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Students will be formally evaluated by their teachers in the fall and spring. During that time conferences will be held to discuss individual goals for your child and the progress that they have made.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

There are many exciting events throughout the year for the whole family to be a part of. These include Grandparents Breakfast, Halloween Parade, Family Thanksgiving Feast, Holiday program, Santa’s Open House, Graduation ceremonies and Family Fun Fair!!!

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