Carden School of Sacramento
Curriculum

Kindergarten

Subject Text/Materials/Topics Skills
Reading: Learning to Listen
Mae Carden Readers
Pre-Primary Workbook
I See Reading Workbook I
Joan
Grade One Workbook
Vocabulary Seat Work
 
Spelling: We Spell As We Read Two vowel words and
short vowels
Math: The Boxes
Language of the Blocks
Language of Numbers
Learning the Numbers
Writing the Numbers 0-100
Understanding of number relationships, developing math vocabulary, writing and formation of numbers
Phonics: Playnames of Letters
Oral Reading and Spelling
Names and Sounds of Consonants
Learning letter names and two-vowel words
Poetry: Nursery Rhymes and Folk Poems
by R.L. Stevenson
 
Science: The Farm Picture Book
Coloring and Vocabulary Development
Plants, Animals, Air, Water, Weather, Energy I
 
Music: Seasonal Songs, Composer Appreciation, Performing Arts, Music Theory, and Learning Instruments  
French: Conversation, Songs, and Vocabulary Development  
Physical Education: 30 Minutes Daily Physical Development;
Large Motor Skills, Hand-Eye Coordination, and Sportsmanship

 
Field Trips: To Correspond With Studies: The Farm, The Pumpkin Patch, and Explore-It Science Center
Writing: Learning the Letters Printing letters and numbers
Computer: Use of Pre-Reader Applications to support classroom curriculum;
Introduction to computer and network terminology as needed;
Digital art techniques and practice
Development of fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination through use of the mouse;
Familiarization with and use of common computer terms
Art Appreciation: Learning to admire and appreciate the painting of the masters: Hals, Raeburn, de Hooch, Shannon, Larsson, Degas  
Art: Various art media introduced to encourage personal exploration and self-expression  
Literature Read to the Class:
Under the Window, Johnny Crow’s New Garden, One Is For the Sun, Over In the Meadow, The Little Engine That Could, Play With Me, Marshmallow
 
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