Kindergarten (must be 5-years old by August 31)
Literacy
Emerging Readers & Writers
Kindergarteners continue to enjoy picture books and stories together and build foundational reading habits. They move from sounds to symbols through a sequential introduction to phonemic awareness and visual awareness of letters. Many Kindergarteners read and write their first words and phrases.
Math
In Kindergarten, important math topics include: (1) representing and comparing whole numbers, initially with sets of objects; (2) understanding addition as putting together and adding to, and subtraction as taking apart and taking from (3) working with numbers 0-20 to gain foundation for place value ; and (4) describing shapes and space.
Science
Life Science: Penguins
Earth Science: Arctic Geography & Adaptation
Physical Science: Exploring States of Matter Through Mixtures & Chemical Changes
Social Studies
Color in our World
Celebrations
Maps & Trails
Exploring the Arctic