Curriculum
The Kindergarten program strives to provide age-appropriate experiences that fully
develop and enhance a student’s God-given potential within an atmosphere that promotes spiritual
growth and positive self-concept. Kindergarten is divided into subjects that are taught daily. Our curriculum meets the needs of the whole child: spiritually, emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically.
Religion
At Trinity Academy, we incorporate the Christian life-style into all areas of the curriculum. To help students further their understanding about our Father as well as how we should live our lives, students participate in a Religion curriculum developed by Concordia Publishing House (CHP). This centers around the joy of being forgiven children of God and accepted with unconditional love by Jesus, our Savior. The children worship God through song and through prayer. They learn what God’s promises for His people have been in the past and about His willingness to act on behalf of His people today through Old and New Testament Bible stories. The children also worship at a weekly all school chapel service and perform at one chapel per year. Bible memory work is given and verses are memorized monthly.
Language Arts
Reading
Kindergartners are exposed to a print-rich environment through McMillan/McGraw-Hill curriculum, and shared and guided reading. Kindergarteners become familiar with capital and lowercase letters. Phonetic awareness is practiced as well as beginning handwriting skills.
Handwriting
The D’Nealian style of writing is taught throughout all grades at Trinity Academy, beginning in Kindergarten.
Spelling
Inventive spelling is practiced through various language arts activities. Opportunities are given to each child to begin to recognize words that have meaning. A series of sight words will be explored through shared and guided reading activities.
Writing
Kindergarteners have the opportunity to create and write their own stories through writing centers and with class book projects. Poetry is introduced and explored at a beginners level.
Science
All science themes are based on Christian education with an emphasis on making predictions, experimentation and observation. Science topics include seasons, trees, animal habitats, insects, and environmental education. Foss kits are utilized for several of these topics. A hands-on approach is used as often as possible with the children being able to explore realistic materials and observe God’s creation for themselves.
Math
The math series McMillan/McGraw- Hill is used throughout the year in Kindergarten. The children participate in workbook and hands-on activities using a variety of math manipulatives. This involves number concepts such as counting skills, patterning, sorting, number recognition, measuring and spatial concepts. Kindergarten children learn to count to one hundred by ones, twos, fives, and tens. Calendar math is used to teach many lessons in a hands-on manner. The concept of time is introduced to the hour and half hour. Money is explored through coin recognition and simple addition. Number lines are introduced for beginning addition and subtraction problems. Numeral writing is practiced in the D’Nealian style and children are encouraged to write the numerals to one hundred.
Social Studies
Our social studies activities focus on self-concept, families, neighborhoods and communities, transportation, and safety. Respect for our country and flag, Christian holidays, and bible characters are also studied. Activities are presented through the use of non-fiction books, worksheets and role- playing experiences.
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