Full Day Kindergarten

General Description

The full-day Kindergarten is taught by Kristi Haag, who comes to us from Beaverton School District with many years of experience. The class curriculum follows the goals for reading, math, science, and literacy of Beaverton School District's Kindergarten Program. Parent Conferences will be held twice a year. The class meets Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Class size is limited to 15. Students will need to bring a sack lunch and provide some supplies. Students must be 5 by September 1. To register, please download a registration form . For tuition policies and rates, see our tuition page .

Math Curriculum: Bridges in Mathematics

Fall Concepts: Exploration of materials, shapes, sorting, graphing, patterning, numbers 1 to 10 and geometry
Winter Concepts: Numbers to 20, number patterns, money (pennies and nickels), story problems and estimation
Spring Concepts: Numbers to 30, sorting, measuring, money, number patterns, story problems and 3-D shapes and constructions
Some themes that are integrated into the math program are: bugs, butterflies, ladybugs, sea creatures, frogs and toads

Literacy Curriculum: Rigby Literacy

The four components to the Rigby Literacy Program are Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Word Works, and Wonder Writers.
Shared Reading: During this time the teacher models for the children what good readers do through the use of shared reading Big Books. This is a whole group instruction time. Each book is used for ten days, ensuring the children have time and opportunity to read, reread and explore the many layers of learning provided by each book. As the children become more familiar with the book, they join in and share in the reading.
Guided Reading: During this time the teacher works with small groups of children, guiding them to become independent readers. The guided reading books are written with features that are appropriate for emergent, early and fluency readers.
Word Works: During this time, the children works on phonics and word structure activities. We focus on decoding, memory analogy and prediction.
Wonder Writers: During this time, the teacher models and teaches the writing process. The children respond to literature, write in journals, make class and individual books, write letters and participate in other activities that “real writers” do.

All units incorporate these goals in a variety of ways to developmentally challenge the student. These are goals we will work toward in class, but each child will move forward at their own developmental rate.


Home Philosophy History Programs Special Events Testimonials Contact Us Little Learners 3 years Transition (3-4 Years) 4 years Pre-K Kindergarten Policies Calendar Tuition Registration Form	Full Day Kindergarten General Description The full-day Kindergarten is taught by Kristi Haag, who comes to us from Beaverton School District with many years of experience. The class curriculum follows the goals for reading, math, science, and literacy of Beaverton School District's Kindergarten Program. Parent Conferences will be held twice a year. The class meets Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Class size is limited to 15. Students will need to bring a sack lunch and provide some supplies. Students must be 5 by September 1. To register, please download a registration form . For tuition policies and rates, see our tuition page . Math Curriculum: Bridges in Mathematics Fall Concepts: Exploration of materials, shapes, sorting, graphing, patterning, numbers 1 to 10 and geometry Winter Concepts: Numbers to 20, number patterns, money (pennies and nickels), story problems and estimation Spring Concepts: Numbers to 30, sorting, measuring, money, number patterns, story problems and 3-D shapes and constructions Some themes that are integrated into the math program are: bugs, butterflies, ladybugs, sea creatures, frogs and toads Literacy Curriculum: Rigby Literacy The four components to the Rigby Literacy Program are Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Word Works, and Wonder Writers. Shared Reading: During this time the teacher models for the children what good readers do through the use of shared reading Big Books. This is a whole group instruction time. Each book is used for ten days, ensuring the children have time and opportunity to read, reread and explore the many layers of learning provided by each book. As the children become more familiar with the book, they join in and share in the reading. Guided Reading: During this time the teacher works with small groups of children, guiding them to become independent readers. The guided reading books are written with features that are appropriate for emergent, early and fluency readers. Word Works: During this time, the children works on phonics and word structure activities. We focus on decoding, memory analogy and prediction. Wonder Writers: During this time, the teacher models and teaches the writing process. The children respond to literature, write in journals, make class and individual books, write letters and participate in other activities that “real writers” do. All units incorporate these goals in a variety of ways to developmentally challenge the student. These are goals we will work toward in class, but each child will move forward at their own developmental rate.

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