| Kindergarten | Program Expectations |
The main focus of the day is development of
active literacy in settings where students construct their own knowledge. If the day were
divided into time allotments, the approximate percentage of time devoted to language arts would be at least 40% and at least 20% of the
remaining time would be mathematics. However, language
arts is taught all day long and is infused into all activities. Mathematics is taught not
only as a subject, but is woven into daily activities both formally and informally. Social
studies, science, health, art, music, theatre arts, physical education, and technology are
also included in the instructional day. The balanced daily schedule includes large and small group times as well as individual learning activities. When students are expected to sit and attend for a period of time, it is followed by a time with the opportunity to move about freely. Students have opportunities to make choices, solve problems, practice responsibility, and have time for personal thinking and communicating with other students. During center times, language arts skills and mathematics concepts are nurtured and applied. A quiet / rest time is provided for students to rekindle their energies to be more productive during the afternoon. Rest time can include quiet learning activities such as stories and music and can be an opportunity for individual students to pursue special projects. On days when the children’s' rest needs may be greater (following holidays, field trips, or time changes), rest time may be adjusted accordingly. As the children mature and have longer attention spans, they may need less time to rest. Time is provided throughout the day for "work time" when students can experience learning while being actively involved and working with many materials. A child's play is his work and during these times of the day each student develops social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills. The time is relaxed and productive as every child makes choices to support how each one learns best. In the classroom, the following characteristics can be observed:
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