Kindergarten

Religion

The spiritual needs of the kindergarten students will be met through celebration of daily prayer, weekly liturgy and concepts of faith presented through the use of the religion curriculum.

Literacy Development

Students in kindergarten will have a balance of literature and writing activities through exposure to many types of stories, predicting and retelling literature, building letter and word recognition, and writing for a variety of purposes.

Math

Kindergarten students are taught basic math concepts using manipulatives (cubes, pattern blocks, geoboards, buttons, etc.). Math activities focus on concepts of counting, shape recognition, sorting, classifying, patterning, grouping, comparing and problem solving.

Science

Science in kindergarten incorporates the thinking skills of comparing, observing, problem solving, and communicating through hands-on experiences.

Social Studies

Social Studies in kindergarten focus on the child’s everyday life. Children learn about themselves and their place in the world.

Computer Technology

Kindergarten students will have exposure to a variety of technologies in a lab setting. The concepts that are taught include basic vocabulary and general functions skills.

Human Growth & Development and Health

The kindergarten curriculum includes teaching students about individuality, personal hygiene, acceptable social skills and good decision-making and emergency procedures. The SFA Guidance Counselor teaches peace-making skills to the kindergarten students.

Art

Creating, manipulating and responding to various types of art are an important part of every kindergarten day.

General Music

Kindergarten students engage in music through performing, creating and responding.

Physical Education

Physical activities are integrated through each day as relevant to the curriculum.

Library Media

The purpose of the library/media center is to assist learners in finding, generating, evaluating and applying information to use resources appropriately and appreciate literature.