Beth Lantz

director

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Gearing up for Kindergarten
Getting your child ready for Kindergarten is a key component of both our programs. Here are  7 strands of learning and development our programs, and you as a parent, are striving to achieve as your child prepares for kindergarten. 

Creative Arts
Shows appreciation for music - Can distinguish between different types of music (loud/soft, fast/slow, happy/sad - Uses a variety of materials to create visual art - Uses materials to create three dimensional structures - Discusses their own artistic creations with others - Participates in role and dramatic play

Social and Emotional Development
​Identifies by own characteristics (name, age, gender, family) - Is able to take care of personal needs independently - Able to interact in cooperation with others - Able to follow multi-step directions - Able to express needs and feelings

Approaches to learning
Asks questions and finds out answers - Plans and carries out activities independently - Tries several different methods to solve a problem

Health and Physical Development
Uses finger and hand strength to manipulate small objects - Uses tripod grasp when holding writing utensils - Developing coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and strength - Independently takes care of personal hygiene needs during the school day

Language and Literacy Development
​Shows knowledge of phonological awareness - Shows knowledge of print concepts (uses books appropriately) - Identifies letters of the alphabet - Identifies first and last name - Able to write first and last name

Mathematics
Uses one to one correspondence - Identifies numbers up to 30 - Demonstrates knowledge of geometric principles (shapes) - Uses comparison words and techniques correctly - Demonstrates knowledge of patterns - Demonstrates knowledge of measurements (height, length, weight)

Science
Makes observations, collects information and describes objects and processes - Looks for answers to questions through active investigations - Describes a series of events in the correct sequence - Compares properties of objects - Uses senses to observe surroundings