Royalmont Academy

Kindergarten Program

Daily Routine

We  begin  each  day  by  comple1ng  our  morning    rou1ne,  which  includes  independent  tasks  such    as  pu9ng  away  our  belongings  and  signing  in.  

A Typical Day in Kindergarten •  Morning  Rou1ne  •  Morning  Mee1ng  •  Math  Lesson  •  Language  Arts  •  Lunch/Recess  •  Rest  1me  (20-­‐30  mins)  •  Science/Social  Studies  •  Learning  Centers  •  Religion  •  Specials  •  Dismissal    

Math Saxon  Grade  1  Math  

The hands-on approach of Saxon Math is used to gently

introduce new concepts in small increments over the

entire year. Each day includes a hands-on lesson,

as well as a guided lesson with a worksheet.

The program includes Morning Meeting, written

practice, fast practice, homework, work with

manipulatives, and weekly assessments (written & oral).

Language Arts

Each  week  we  focus  on  a  different  leLer,  in  order  to  help  us  with  our  handwri1ng,  phonemic  awareness,  sight  words,  decodable  words,  fluency,  and  wri1ng.  Each  leLer  is  a  character  with  a  unique  personality,  a  song,  a  read-­‐aloud  book,  a  big  book,  and  many  interac1ve  ac1vi1es  to  help  create  a  more  direct  connec1on  between  the  leLer  and  its  sound.  For  those  of  us  who  are  advanced,  a  more  challenging  form  of  the  LeLer  People  is  given  which  develops  our  reading,  wri1ng,  and  language  arts  skills.  

The  Le1er  People  

Science •  We learn about

scientific reasoning and inquiry, earth and space science, life science, physical science, and the human body.

•  We use hands-on activities, experiments, and literature based books to investigate each of these concepts.

Overview of Science Curriculum:  

•  Five  Senses  •   Living  and  Non-­‐Living  Things  •   Human  Body  •   MaLer  (physical  science)  •   Magnets  •   Solar  System  •   Plants  and  Animals  •   Water  Cycle  •   Health/Hygiene  

Social Studies •  We  develop  chronological  

thinking,  historical  perspec1ve,  research  skills,  spa1al  thinking,  characteris1cs  of  places  and  regions,  earth’s  physical  systems,  human  and  cultural  systems,  and  environment  and  society.      

•  We  expand  these  skills  through  hands-­‐on  ac1vi1es,  literature-­‐based  stories,  and  field-­‐trips.  

Overview of Social Studies Curriculum: Christopher  Columbus  Pilgrims/Indians/Thanksgiving  Pocahontas/English  seLlers  George  Washington/Thomas  Jefferson/Ben  Franklin  Declara1on  of  Independence/Independence  Day/American  flag  Family  tree  Urban/Suburban/Rural  life  State/Country/President  Washington  D.C./White  House  Statue  of  Liberty/immigra1on  Maps/Con1nents/Oceans/Earth  Abraham  Lincoln/Harriet  Tubman/Emancipa1on  Proclama1on  Fron1er/Pioneer  Life  Theodore  Roosevelt/Mt.  Rushmore  Mar1n  Luther  King  Jr./  President’s  Day/Memorial  Day.  

Religion

•  Magnifikid    •  Human  Forma1on  Folder  and  

Royalmont  Virtue  of  the  Month      •  Bible  Stories  

In  Religion  class,  students  about  

God,  virtues,  saints,  and  the  Church.    

 

It  enhances  our  moral  character  and  forms  us  as  apostles  

of  Christ.    

Spiritual Life Jesus  Christ  is  the  focus  of  

our  en1re  day.    Prayer  forms  the  founda1on  our  work  

which  is  done  with,  through,  and  in  Jesus.    We  are  

encouraged  to  see  God  in  all  things,  people,  and  

situa1ons.  We  par1cipate  in  daily  prayer,  weekly  mass,  

and  monthly  guided  adora1on.    

Apostolic & Human Formation

We  par1cipate  in  Apostolic  projects,    learn  about  a  new  virtue  each  month,    

give  poetry  presenta1ons,    and  set  personal  goals.  

Specials

 We  par1cipate  in  Spanish  once  a  week,  

Gym  twice  a  week,  Music  once  a  week.      

Art  is  used  in  our  classroom  throughout  

the  school  week.  

Smart Boards • We  begin  to  use  Smartboards  in  Kindergarten!  

•  They  help  us  learn  in  crea1ve  and  interac1ve  ways  

Spanish Class

Kindergarten  meets  for  Spanish  class  twice  a  week.    

Expands  on  basic  gree1ngs,  colors,    numbers  and  the  family.    

Mostly  taught  through  games,  songs  and  hands  on  projects.  Hola!

Special Events in Kindergarten

•  All  Saints  Day  •  Thanksgiving  Feast  •  Field  Trips  •  Christmas  Concert  •  100  Day  Celebra1on  •  Easter  Concert  •  Poetry  Presenta1ons  •  Phonics  Bee  •  Grandparents  Day  •  Public  Class  

We have so much fun learning together in Kindergarten!