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Currently we have 1 openings in our Kindergarten class for the 2011-12 school year. Registration for the 2012-13 school year begins Jan. 19th, 2012  Please call Janet or Jody at 757-499-2283 or e-mail us at odeds@oldonation.org Kindergarten We offer a small class size (14–16) so that we can meet the needs of each individual child. We believe that children learn through their play and as they explore, question, listen, build, paint and sing they develop a love of learning and readiness for elementary school and other life experiences. Carefully planned lessons guide the children through a variety of thinking processes so that they gain confidence in their abilities and talents. Planned within the framework of our philosophy and purpose, our curriculum includes… Math Recognizing and writing numerals Sorting, graphing, patterning, counting Shapes, simple measurement, money, Days of the week and months of the year, telling time to the hour Using objects for addition and subtraction  Language Arts Developing oral language, listening and speaking vocabularies Communication skills and listening comprehension Alphabet and corresponding sounds Rhyming, syllables, beginning/ending sounds, some middle sounds High frequency words Understand how print is organized and read with one to one matching beginning text Reading and explaining own writing and drawings Printing letters, writing first and last name Yellow word book sound sorts Handwriting: proper formation and transition to lined paper  Social Studies Appreciation of our history through learning about important people and holidays Ethnic diversity and traditions Basic introduction to maps and globes Differences between long ago and today Economics: need and wants Science Inquiry based with a focus on hands-on activities and problem solving Life cycles of Animals and Plants…Earth Patterns and Cycles Magnets, Water, Ecology- Conservation, Senses  Health Taking care of oneself and safety  Equally as important... Creative Art Activities, Easel Painting, Daily Playground Time, Fieldtrips, and weekly visits to Chapel, Music, Computer and Library. Tuition: $355 per month (Includes Monday "Super Scientist" class extending the day until 1:30) Registration: $150 Material/Curriculum Fee: $125 annually  |
