Junior Kindergarten Program

Another Year of Kindergarten Prep

4.5 – 6 years old

This full-day program offers a kindergarten curriculum adapted for younger learners that ensures a successful transition to kindergarten, and beyond. This extra year of developing critical skills before elementary school:

Self-regulation
Following complex directions
Effective communication
Sustaining attention

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Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Classroom

The Junior Kindergarten classroom resembles a kindergarten classroom environment and features six centers for focused skill development.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Dramatic Play Center

Children use dramatic and pretend play as they try on different costumes and roles, and use social-emotional skills to make sense of the world.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Block Center

Children learn how things work and fit together, by using different materials to construct their own creations.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Fine Arts Center

Children get to explore their creative side, while developing problem-solving and self-expression skills, through different art techniques and color concepts.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Science & Math Center

Children use their investigative skills to experiment with different science and math concepts. This exploration helps develop critical-thinking skills.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Writing & Language Center

Letter and word recognition and formation, using sounds to segment words, and putting sounds together to make words are all ways that children work to develop effective written communication abilities.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Library Center

Surrounded by books, children develop key literacy skills such as story reasoning, print awareness, and word recognition in this center.

Comprehensive Curriculum and Knowledge Areas

The Junior Kindergarten classroom offers a positive environment for children to have additional time to gain academic and social-emotional skills essential to kindergarten success. A robust, comprehensive curriculum enables students to increase their knowledge about the world around them, with a focus on these main subject areas:

Language & Literacy

Children will learn to name all the letters in the alphabet (both upper- and lowercase), to place sounds in correct order, to read and write short words, as well as engage in additional early writing, reading, communication, and vocabulary experiences.

Sample Activity: Paper Bag Skit!

Desired Outcome: Listening and Responding to Stories: Retells a story from beginning, to middle, to end, without assistance.

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Math

Children learn introductory math concepts, such as numbers, sorting, ordering, and patterns, that will be explored more in-depth in kindergarten. Teachers provide math instruction in both large and small group settings, while math workstations offer independent learning opportunities.

Nature and Science

This subject features hands-on learning experiences for children to explore, discover, and investigate themes including Animals, Health and Feelings; Weather/Seasons; and Plant Life Cycles.

Social Studies

It’s important to learn about yourself, your family, your community, and the entire world.

Creative Arts

Visual arts, drama, and music and movement inspire children to express their feelings.

Physical Development and Health

Learning about health and nutrition, while exploring their environment, children will work on developing important fine and gross motor skills.

Critical Learning Skills

There are six Critical Learning Skills that help children succeed in school: self-regulation; following routines; sustaining attention; taking different perspectives; following complex directions; and communicating effectively.