Our Philosophy:
Your child’s first educational encounters will influence their attitude toward all future learning. We endeavor to make each child’s first formal learning experiences positive and rewarding. By nurturing each child’s special talents, we strive to create a love of learning and a love of self.

Learning and Sharing’s Kindergarten is licensed by the Department of Education. The curriculum is designed in conjunction with local area school districts’ kindergarten programs to provide the smoothest transition to first grade for your child.

Awareness of the World Around Us- Children will learn about the family, school and community and the role each plays in their lives. Also, we will study ourselves and various aspects of our natural environment.

Literature and Language Experience- Interest in reading is encouraged through the use of stories, poems and finger plays. The excitement of BOOKS will increase as they begin to notice familiar letters and words in them! Storytelling will build listening and recall skills, too.

Reading Readiness- Children will learn to recognize the letters and reproduce the sounds of the alphabet. We will also work on beginning sounds and begin to build a sight word vocabulary.

Math Skills- The children will explore counting, measuring, sorting, classifying and basic graphing. They will learn to recognize and reproduce numerals and begin the basic operations of addition and subtraction. The children will also begin learning about how to tell time and coin/dollar values.

Science and Social Studies- Many different subject areas will be covered and explored under these headings. The children will participate in basic science experiments and learn the how and whys of the world around them. Throughout the year, different cultural and diverse topics will be discussed in the child’s social world.

Physical and Social Skills- We will build on the fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination necessary to manipulate writing utensils, paint brushes and scissors. Varied gross motor games and activities will aid in large muscle development. As your childe grows more independent, we continue to foster appropriate social behaviors—responsibility, respect for others, cooperation, sharing and courtesy.

Arts- the children will express themselves through a variety of media, including paint, chalk, crayons, paste, scissors and much more! Music will fill the air daily as we explore many rhythmic and singing adventures. We will develop appreciation of different kinds of music too!

Kindergarten Schedule:

6:30-9:00 Good Morning/ Free Play/ Outdoor Play
9:00-9:30 Circle Time (Calendar, Weather, Jobs, Skill or Theme Introductions)
9:30-9:45 Hand-Washing and Snack
9:45-10:15 Math (Direct group instruction or practice through hands-on activities)
10:15-10:45 Language Arts (Kidwriting, Handwriting, Phonics, Reading, Etc.)
10:45-11:30 Group Centers and Friday Show-N-Share
11:30-12:00 Outside Time/ Indoor Movement
12:00-12:30 Hand-Washing and Lunch
12:30-1:15 Quiet Time/Patting
1:15-2:15 Free Choice Centers
2:15-2:45 Group Game/Movement
2:45-3:15 Hand-Washing and Snack
3:15-5:00 Outdoor Time/Indoor Movement/Free Choice
5:00-6:00 Free Play and Table Centers

SPECIALS
Monday: Weekly Reader
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Cooking Project
Thursday: Gym Class-Wear Sneakers!
Friday: Show-N-Share