Kindergarten and First Grade Combination Class
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Kindergarten is a critical time in a child's life. It is a time of transition from home and
informal learning into a structured educational environment. Kindergarten is when a
"little kid" becomes a "big kid." Most teachers ease this period by mixing repetition,
playful learning, and rest or snack periods to ensure that the students do not feel
overwhelmed.
Kindergarten and 1st grade prepares our students for general education. At North
Star our curriculum exceeds the Idaho State standards. The children learn to read
through the use of the Houghton Mifflin curriculum. Number theory, comparisons, and
numerical representations are learned through the Touch Math curriculum. They
develop good writing habits through the multi-sensory Handwriting without Tears
curriculum. They learn problem solving and social skills through a variety of stories and
activities.
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Kindergarten / First Grade Program Objectives
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- Reading and comprehension
- Basic addition and subtraction concepts
- Basic story elements
- Writing and journaling
- Interactive science activities
- Music, Art and Physical Education
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A typical day in the Kindergarten / First Grade Class
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- Breakfast
- Circle Time
- Language Arts
- Handwriting
- Recess
- Math
- Lunch/Brush Teeth
- Rest Time
- Story Time
- Daily Activity
- Snack
- After school program with the Pre-K class
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