A Time for Structure and Investigation

Kindergarten is a time when young students need to know they are cared for and valued as they begin more academic learning. Kindergarten teachers provide assurance and care for the child throughout the learning day. Students receive direct instruction as well as workshop time with hands-on activities that provide opportunity to explore and integrate prior learning. Teachers encourage students to take risks in all areas of the curriculum, knowing it is a safe place to explore, make mistakes, and ultimately succeed.

A Snapshot of the Student

Kindergartners crave exploration and structure. Students explore new learning in each activity as they write, draw, and speak their ideas to increase critical thinking skills. Students express and develop their interests at inquiry centers throughout the room. Kindergartners thrive in a flexible environment that provides places for large and small groups, individual work, and quiet retreat areas. The students’ work is celebrated and exhibited throughout the classroom.
Kindergartners thrive in comfortable structure as the teachers guide the daily routine; support each student; meet them where they are; and modify instruction to meet each child’s educational requirements within a classroom context. Students increase self-awareness and self-regulation by learning conflict resolution. Caring and compassion are central to all relationships in the classroom and at recess.