Kindergarten
We Offer:
- Half Day Morning Kindergarten
- Half Day Morning Kindergarten with 2 Full Days Option (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- Pre- Kindergarten (4 or 5 year olds)
TCS offers a choice for the delivery of Academic Excellence in Kindergarten We understand the trend and need for a full day of Kindergarten, in addition to the successful half-day program we currently have. Each program is unique in its philosophy. Our Kindergarten program is driven by a strong academic approach, which includes socialization and spiritual training. Students are taught number concepts, as well as reading using the phonetic approach. We believe Kindergartners thrive in an environment where learning is exciting!
ABC's of TCS Kindergarten:
Bible
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Lessons encourage faith, love, and respect toward God and His Word
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Develops positive character qualities in your child
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Integrated into all other areas of the curriculum
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Weekly chapel programs
Math
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Manipulative activities
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Counting, ordering, patterning, graphs, measuring, sorting, and classifying
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Exploration through hands-on materials such as pattern blocks and linking cubes
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An introduction to addition and subtraction
Language / Reading
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Emphasis on phonemic awareness
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Strong phonics foundation
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Beginning reading experience
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Exposure to proper English grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
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Exposure to quality children’s literature
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Handwriting instruction that emphasi7es proper writing posture, correct letter formation, and sentence structure
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“Hands-on” experiences
Science
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Explore such topics as plants, animals, weather, seasons, five senses, health, and hygiene
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Community helpers
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My home, city, state and country
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American events and heroes
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Holidays
Social Studies
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Introduction to geography, maps, and globes
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Stress good citizenship and patriotism
Note: The kindergarten curriculum at TCS aligns with the Ohio Academic Content Standards as required by the State of Ohio
| Time of day | Typical Half-day Kindergarten schedule | Typical Full-day Kindergarten Schedule |
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| 8:25 | Opening activities, attendance, pledges, lunch count, weather, number line, days of week, calendar, special events | Opening activities, attendance, pledges, lunch count, weather, number line, days of week, calendar, special events |
| 8:45 | Sharing Time | Bible Lesson |
| 9:15-10:15 | Bible Lesson | Subject study: Language Arts (phonics, reading, writing, listening and readiness activities), Math |
| 10:35-11:20 | Language Development | "Home Time" (snack, work choice, and elective play) |
| 11:20-11:50 | Special class (PE, Art, Music, Library, elective play) | Subject study: Language Arts (phonics, reading, writing, listening and readiness |
| 11:50-12:10 | Math Activity | Math Special Classes |
| 12:10-12:40 | Story Time | |
| 12:40-1:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00-1:10 | Recess | |
| 1:10-1:50 | Restroom, Drinks | |
| 1:50-2:10 | Social Studies, Science, Learning Centers, Enrichment, Subject area make-up time, skill review | |
| 2:10-2:45 | Rest or nap | |
| 2:45 | Special Study Area (enrichment) or Home Time (elective play) | |
| Dismissal |