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Junior Kindergarten
Kids R Kids has excelled in creating a specialized Junior Kindergarten environment which focuses on an excellent academic foundation. We have invested much thought and careful planning in developing this exclusive program. Our Junior Kindergarten Program is comprised of three major components to prepare your child for Kindergarten;
1 - High Reach Learning Curriculum
2 - Action Reading Phonics
3 - Enrichment Lessons
High Reach Learning Curriculum Philosophies and Practices
Since 1986, HIGH REACH LEARNING has been enriching the lives of young children through imaginative materials. Written by early childhood educators and grounded in research, High Reach provides a wide range of materials focused on literacy, character education, language development, math, science, and more. HRL curriculum reflects the belief that children need a balance of child-initiated and teacher-facilitated activities each day. This approach is grounded in sound child development theory and appropriate practices. Current research suggests a child’s success in grade school depends highly on what he/she knows beforehand. HRL supports this finding and provides activities that encourage knowledge growth in a developmentally appropriate manner. Learning objectives are derived from a cross-analysis of national and state requirements. In addition HRL activities and materials are presented with a fun and interactive style that makes learning more enjoyable for young children.
Action Reading Phonics
ACTION READING is a phonics instruction program that teaches reading for accuracy, meaning, and comprehension. This exciting program is full of fun, songs, art, and drama. Use of this program creates a stimulating classroom excitement that is as much fun for the teacher as it is for the students. The Action Reading method incorporates the following: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic skills. Words, sentences, and stories are read, not pictures. AR provides a logical, linguistic presentation of the 70 phonemes, comprehension and literature. Reading, writing, spelling, and grammar are all taught together and we encourage strong parental involvement. Kids R Kids Clayton is excited about the integration of a formal phonics agenda in our Junior Kindergarten Program.
Enrichment Lessons
We are proud to offer Junior Kindergarteners an extension of extra-curricular activities such as creative art, music & movement, science & gardening, and character development. These lessons are captured on the classroom schedule and are incorporated into the class at an exclusive level! Combined, these lessons edify skills and habits in a broad range of subject matter, creativity, and behaviors. Lessons include hands-on activities that provide extended forums for discovery, growth, achievement, and reward. In addition the classroom’s computer center provides lesson-based, relevant programs that support the classroom agenda.
Classroom Blueprint
Two suites are combined to create one large classroom. The Junior Kindergarten Program is themed ‘Junior K Jungle.’ Five-Star Program criteria require a specific layout of centers, materials, furniture, standards, and quality. One side of the combined suite is defined for classroom instruction, library and literature, computer center, writing exploration, etc. The other side of the classroom will be designed as a learning center environment. The structure mirrors a kindergarten classroom in layout, schedule, and curriculum. Our program establishes a foundation for kindergarten and elementary school readiness that develops each child’s confidence and independence in an engaging, FUN atmosphere. You will be as proud as we are!
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