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Language Arts
Junior Kindergartners engage in a rich array of language experiences that develop the essential prerequisites for reading and writing. By providing both structured and unstructured activities, using story boards, puppets, dramatic play, and children's literature. We develop comprehension skills, visual and auditory discrimination skills, and foster a love of reading.
Math
In our Junior Kindergarten program, manipulations are used to develop mathematical thinking, including counting, number and numeral recognition, and one-to-one correspondence. We use number and geometric patterning activities such as graphing and charting, games, and collections to reinforce number skills. Students develop problem-solving abilities by engaging in real life mathematical situations, such as sorting and classifying objects in the classroom.
Social Studies
Students at Sandcastle Park learn about their immediate community, develop a respect for our natural environment, and become contributing members of a diverse classroom community. Children are encouraged to focus on themselves, their families, and the school community and neighborhood.
Science
Awareness and appreciation of science are developed through a focus on hands-on investigations. Students observe, predict, sequence, analyze, and apply knowledge they have learned. Units such as oceans, the solar system, seasons, insects, and sinking and floating are integrated with language arts and mathematics.
Music & Movement
Research shows that early integration of music into your child's daily routine means improving his/her ability to think, reason, create and express. At Sandcastle Park we incorporate the Music Box curriculum from Kindermusik International, the world's leading publisher of music and movement curricula for families. Music Box helps preschoolers explore the world with exciting games and interactive songs that foster self-expression and creativity.
Fine Arts
At Sandcastle Park we use a wide variety of media such as clay, paint and collage to allow children to explore and develop an appreciation and love of artistic expression. Drama and pretend play will also be incorporated for development of imagination and self confidence. Emphasis is placed on exploration and creativity. To round off our fine arts curriculum, we will also be offering various introductory dance classes for movement and co-ordination.
Physical Education
Students develop gross motor coordination through a variety of movement activities. They develop listening skills, an awareness of space and how to move in it, and they learn to work together. A variety of sports basics such as soccer, basketball, baseball, and hockey will be introduced as well as some yoga, stretch and strength, and pilates. Various instructors and programs, including Stretch-n-Grow, a program designed to promote exercise and wellness for children, have been invited to facilitate classes at Sandcastle Park.
International Languages
Our Junior Kindergartners are introduced to basic speaking and comprehension in other international languages. By singing and role playing, they learn to follow basic directions and commands using simple, everyday words relating to their surroundings.
Outside Time
This is an unstructured time for children to socialize and to develop their large muscle skills by running, climbing, cycling, and exploring our child-centered playground. |
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