Skills Development in Kindergarten

Here are a few snapshots of the children engaging in fun activities that incorporate a range of social/emotional, literacy, and mathematical skills development.

Shelby's Dad, Gordon, came to kindergarten as a seed expert and taught us about all of the great foods that come from seeds.  He also taught us about all the different ways seeds travel before they turn into new plants and flowers!  Here the children are taking turns picking out a chestnut seed.  During this time tey practiced the important literacy skills of listening to Gordon, and then speaking when they asked questions and offered comments.  They also practiced cooperating with each other as they took turns.

Comparing, estimating, and measuring with Squash

Number recognition, number formation, and fine motor skills.

Writing about seeds - letter formation, letter recognition, phonemic awareness, fine motor skills

It is a pleasure to be in partnership with you all in helping your children develop their skills while maintaining their curiosity, creativity, excitement for learning, and their core goodness.