Kindergarten
~ What will my child learn in kindergarten? ~
What will my child learn in kindergarten?
Here are a few examples of what children will learn (or deepen their understanding of) in kindergarten:
Reading/Language Arts
- Develop an appreciation of books
- Express ideas
- Use D’Nealian handwriting to form letters and numbers
- Identify letters and letter sounds
- Read sight words
- Use letter sounds to read words
Math
- Create and expand upon a pattern
- Sort and classify different objects and materials
- Compare and graph different objects
- Count and write numerals to 31 or higher
- Solve addition and subtraction problems
Science and Social Studies
- Make observations and name parts of plants and animals
- Describe changes in weather and seasons over time
- Demonstrate basic skills that reflect civic values
- Use geographical tools and historical stories to explore places and times
Music
- Sing songs, play musical instruments
- Recognize high and low pitch
- Express mood through movement
Art
- Express ideas freely
- Demonstrate originality and creativity
- Develop knowledge and skills in color, line, shape, space and texture, and the use of different art media
- View and discuss artwork
Physical Education
- Gain coordination and fitness skills
- Grow and develop through participation in activities
- Make positive decisions about a physically active lifestyle
