Our kindergarten program is designed to effectively implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that instills a love for learning by challenging the whole child. Kindergarten is a continuation of the skills your child has learned at home and the foundation for a lifelong process of learning. The goal is not only to teach facts and figures but also higher-level thinking and problem- solving skills that create a love of learning.
Our kindergarten classes are always busy. Young children learn by doing. Your child will develop his Mind, Heart, Body, and Soul as he/she is provided multiple opportunities to play, collaborate, explore, and discover. Our curriculum aligns with academic standards that span all grades at MHBS.
Kindergarten Bible classes are taught each day in the classroom. Lessons are taken directly from the Bible. Memory verses, along with Bible facts, are learned and practiced daily. Bible is also incorporated into every subject. Kindergarten students attend chapel each Friday for spiritual enhancement.
Our Language Arts curriculum focuses on phonics, verbal comprehension, listening, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, journal writing, grammar, and other Language Arts skills by integrating age-appropriate concepts within literature and thematic units of study.
The kindergarten math curriculum is standard based to provide a readiness and love of math for curious minds. Daily lessons include fluency practice, new concept introduction, whole group exploration time, and student application and share time. Hands-on manipulatives, math centers, and SMARTBoard lessons are also integrated to provide math across the curriculum.
Students are exposed to science and social studies through weekly thematic units of study. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills through investigation, exploration, and experiments.
Encore classes are available daily to provide students with additional enrichment. Students will attend library, computer lab, art, music and Spanish each week.
Certified teachers teach Physical Education daily. Recess is also provided in the afternoon so that “kinders” can experience free play, social development, creativity, and movement.
As we strive for excellence in our program, our effectiveness can be attributed to several things:
Christian teachers are certified in Early Childhood Education, with a strong commitment to excel.
Parental involvement is an essential factor in the strength of our program. We have parents who volunteer as helpers in the classroom for various projects.
All kindergarten rooms are very spacious and attractive. Each one is arranged in learning center style. There are centers for literacy, math, writing, puzzles, and games. Technology is exhibited in the classrooms with iPads and interactive SMARTBoards.
Kindergarten is a year of enjoyment with fun-filled activities that develop the whole child. We believe that our kindergarten program provides a love for learning as well as a solid foundation for first grade.
