Kindergarten Program

The kindergarten year can be a major transition for children. Often it is a child's first school experience, and each is developing physically, socially, and academically at his or her own pace. The goal of our morning kinder program is to provide a balanced and fun program so that children develop a love of learning. Thus, our newest students will practice "school skills" - taking turns, raising hands, following instructions, sharing, etc. ­ as their first steps in becoming responsible community members. In our buddy system, they will be paired with older students who will model expected behavior and engage in learning with them. The academic curriculum will focus on artistic expression, reading readiness, and introductory math concepts. Gross and fine motor skills will be practiced during PE, project, and choice time. Kindergarten will be an age-appropriate introduction to the Muddy Creek way of "doing school" that focuses on place, project, and community, and children will have plenty of opportunities to put on their boots and go outside to explore plants, bugs, the weather, and more!

Afternoon Kindergarten Enrichment Program - We also offer an onsite afternoon enrichment program for those of our kindergarten students who want to stay at school until the big kids are dismissed.

• Innovative Learning and Teaching Techniques
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• Expected Results and Assessment Methodology