A Day in the Kindergarten Classroom

Arrival, Greetings

Morning Meeting

Morning meeting happens daily in the Kindergarten classroom to create a community of caring and respectful learners. Morning meeting consists of 4 predictable events.

Greeting

News of the Day
Sharing
Activity

2nd Step

Social-skills program for children that teaches socio-emotional skills.

Reading

Whole group instruction provided to all students utilizing Journeys curriculum and emphasizing Minnesota State Standards.
Small group instruction is differentiated to meet the individual needs of students.
Stations: differentiated stations supporting the Journeys focus each week.

Lunch and Recess

Everyday Math

Whole group instruction provided to all students utilizing Everyday math curriculum and emphasizing Minnesota State Standards.
Small group instruction is differentiated to meet the individual needs of students.
Stations: differentiated stations supporting the Everyday Math focus each week.

Specialists

Music
Spanish
PhyEd
Art

Learning Labs

Art
Dramatic Play
Construction
Science
Sand
Water

Additional Activities

Computer Lab
Library
Character Education