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A Typical Day in Kindergarten at Ss. Peter and Paul School
The day starts out with our morning routine. The children are responsible for placing their things in their lockers, putting their take-home folders in the designated spot, and ordering lunch.
After the morning routine, the class comes together as a whole group. We recite our morning prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Students then participate in circle time. During circle time, we discuss and record the date on our calendar. Student volunteers make observations and chart the weather. Circle time is also used for the teacher and class to share important news.
During the morning, the class actively explores various subject areas, with a focus on language arts and mathematics. Instructional techniques vary. Some things are taught in a whole group setting, and others are taught in small groups. Each kindergarten has a teacher and an aide, allowing each child the opportunity to receive individual attention.
Our language arts program incorporates the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journeys reading series. The class follows along as the teacher reads "big books". The children also read little books in small groups. A strong emphasis is phonemic awareness. Children not only learn to recognize the letters of the alphabet and their corresponding sounds, but how to put sounds together in order to write stories, using our word walls and inventive spelling. We practice reading our sight words regularly.
Kindergarten math includes basic counting and number recognition, positional words, use of a calendar, counting by 2's, 5's and 10's, adding, subtracting, beginning fractions, time telling and geometry. We spend a great deal of time using manipulatives and math games to allow children to develop a firm understanding of the various math concepts. These activities encourage children to use creative problem solving.
Seatwork and hands-on activities are spaced throughout the day in an age-appropriate manner.
The kindergarteners enjoy a small, nutritious snack sent in by their parents.
