4K students are introduced to a variety of musical experiences, with a focus on singing, rhythm, movement and performance. Students discover their talents by playing percussion instruments and color-coded hand bells. There are performances for Grandparents’ Day, Christmas and Lower School graduation.

4K and 5K students learn basic computer terminology and skills, respect for the work of their fellow students and care of computers. Educational software including the Jumpstart and Reader Rabbit series will be used throughout the year to compliment the classroom curriculum. An introductory typing program, Paint, Write, and Play will be utilized to help students develop basic keyboarding skills. Students are also introduced to the internet via age appropriate educational websites.

In pre-school, Spanish is incorporated during daily calendar time. Basic
Spanish vocabulary is practiced orally through songs, finger play, books, videos
and games for twenty minutes after snack. Children learn greetings, numbers,
the alphabet, colors, parts of the body, clothing, animals, transportation,
classroom terms, family and question words. Oral repetition helps children
learn to speak simple phrases as they build a foundation for our ongoing Spanish
curriculum. Most of all, learning Spanish is FUN!

Listening and viewing skills; story discussion; introduction to library terminology; develop understanding of library etiquette and book care; literature appreciation.