MATHEMATICS
Kindergarten students acquire knowledge of mathematics and the ability to apply math skills to solve problems. The text used for instruction is Sadlier Common Core Progress.
Emphasis is on:
Identifying and writing numbers
Counting to 100 by ones and tens
Counting on from any number
Counting and representing sets of objects
Cardinal order and ordinal numbers
Greater than, less than, and equal to
Decomposing numbers
Solving number stories and sentences
Writing number sentences
Object sorting
Pattern building
Graphing and analyzing the data
Identifying 2D and 3D shapes
Drawing and creating shapes
Describing the attributes of shapes
Identifying shapes in the environment
Identifying relative position
Describing weight and length
ART
The art class at Saint Mary is an interactive experience. Students are encouraged to strive for a "growth mindset.” Students use all forms of artistic mediums to do a variety of artistic projects.
Students are evaluated using pass/fail, based on the following guidelines:
effort/participation
creativity
craftsmanship
LANGUAGE ARTS/READING
The Language Arts Program includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and the study of literature. The components of the program emphasize the development of those skills that allow students to read with fluency, comprehend and interpret written materials, communicate well and listen and speak effectively. The textbooks used for reading are Journey’s Common Core: Catholic School Edition and Jolly Phonics.
Reading fluency will develop and improve as students are presented with the following skills:
Concepts of print
Book handling
Environmental print
First and last names
Left to right reading
Punctuation
Book parts
Letters, words, sentences, stories
phonics/phonemic awareness
Letters sounds and recognition
Beginning, middle and end sounds
Rhyming
Onset and rime
Blending phonemes and words
Comprehension
Characters and setting
Inferences and predictions
Story structure
Conclusions
Main ideas and details
Comparing and contrasting
Summarizing and sequencing events
Writing:
Students will be able to act, write, and dictate their own stories. At the beginning of the year, students use pictures to share their thoughts on paper which develops into writing words and later into sentences throughout showcasing growth throughout the year.
Handwriting:
Students learn formal handwriting skills with an emphasis on letter formation using Writing Our Catholic Faith From Universal Publishing.
RELIGION
Catholic values are discussed and integrated throughout all learning areas. Students will learn about the Catholic faith through stories, activities, scripture, prayer, discussions, and art. Students study the weekly Gospel reading with Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Faith Formation.
Emphasis is on:
Common prayers
Creation
The Trinity
Celebrating liturgy
Lives of the Saints
SCIENCE
Kindergarten students will explore different areas of science.
Emphasis is on:
The five senses
Seasons
Plants and animals
Life cycles
Weather
Hygiene and self care
SOCIAL STUDIES
Students learn Social Studies throughout the day, from following classroom expectations to being a good friend and beyond. Students will learn more in-depth aspects of our society.
Emphasis is on:
Community
Holidays
Our country
Influential Americans
Lives of Saints
SPANISH
Risa y sonrisas
The children will be developing their language skills in basic Spanish through a variety of activities including songs, games, conversations, and simple reading and writing exercises.
