The kindergarten curriculum is segmented into 9 thematic units, each lasting 4 to 5 weeks. During each unit, the children read big books and develop integrated language arts (ILA), math, science, and social studies objectives through theme-related subject matter. The children work in classroom centers to reinforce the targeted kindergarten skills and participate in activities that correspond to our current theme. The kindergarten newsletter will highlight the objectives and related activities of the current theme.

1. How to be a Star
   • Classroom, school, playground, and bus rules
   • School safety procedures
   • “Star” student behaviors
   
   
2. Kids’ Choice
   • U.S. symbols
   • Citizenship
   • Cooperation
   • Voting
   • Student service
   
   
3. Fall
   • Attributes of living things
   • Deciduous and evergreen trees
   • Changes in living things over time
   • Gathering of ripened food
   • Family traditions and celebrations
   
    
   
4. Town Square
   • Wants and needs
   • Goods and services
   • Producers and consumers
   • Money
   • Saving, spending, giving
   
   
5. Winter
   • Living things respond to change
   • Dormant trees
   • Interdependence of people and trees
   • Temperature
   
    
   
6. Wellness - Dimensions of a healthy lifestyle:
   • Nutrition
   • Safety
   • Exercise
   • Rest
   • Hygiene
   • Happiness
   • Self-worth
   • Kindness
   
   
7. Construction
   • Blueprints and planning
   • Shelters
   • Essential features of a house
   • Habitats
   
    
   
8. Earth and Space
   • Components of Earth: land, water, air
   • Interdependence of people and Earth
   • Recycling
   • Day and night, seasons
   • Exploration of outer space
   • Stars, sun, moon, and planets
   • Maps
   
   
9. Spring
   • Seasonal growth and life cycles of living things
   • Trees and human needs for growth and survival
   • Animals and people use trees
   • Respect for trees

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