Kindergarten Curriculum Guide
Mathematics
SGCS utilizes The Math Learning Center’s Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner as the instructional resource for mathematics.
- Developing students’ deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems.
- Blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration.
- Taps into the intelligence and strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful.
The Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner programs address the PDE State Standards for Mathematics.
In Kindergarten, students study the following concepts:
- Representing and comparing whole numbers
- Describing shapes and spaces
Language Arts
Science of Reading focused literacy instruction
Phonics and Handwriting Instruction
Opinion, Informational, and Narrative Writing
The Kindergarten Language Arts Curriculum focuses on the development of all areas of literacy. Students are exposed to a literacy-rich environment throughout the day integrated across all curricular areas. Students develop listening and speaking skills through informal conversations, formal discussions and sharing opportunities. Using a structured literacy approach, in whole and small group instruction, students engage with text to develop phonological awareness, phonics skills, concepts of print, vocabulary and reading comprehension. Students receive explicit handwriting instruction and write for various purposes, including individual expression and response to a topic in all modes.
EIC Units of Study
The Kindergarten curriculum revolves around three integrated units of study. In each EIC investigation, students explore natural and social systems to develop an understanding that the elements of these systems are interdependent. Each unit culminates with an environmental service-learning project based on the natural and social systems interactions they discovered during the unit and student voice.
Me and My Tree
Students investigate their bodies and trees and determine what is needed to keep healthy. By making this comparison between bodies and trees as systems, students will make relevant connections as they increase their understanding of natural and social systems.
Shelters
Students investigate resources as they are used in human and animal shelters. Students learn about the process of constructing buildings and animal homes, and continue to develop their knowledge of natural and social systems. In addition to looking at the interactions between humans and natural resources, students will take a closer look at the resources animals use in our local community to determine what they need to survive. Students discuss how people are responsible to help conserve and protect natural resources in our local community.
Under Our Feet
Students are involved in an investigation of soil and how it provides resources for humans and plants. Students gain an understanding of where soil comes from and its importance to all living things. Students conduct experiments on how plants grow, preparing them for agriculture studies in 1st grade.