Carden School of Sacramento
Curriculum
Kindergarten
| Subject | Text/Materials/Topics | Skills |
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| Reading: | Learning to Listen Mae Carden Readers Pre-Primary Workbook I See Reading Workbook I Joan Grade One Workbook Vocabulary Seat Work |
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| 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 |
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| Science: | The Farm Picture Book Coloring and Vocabulary Development Plants, Animals, Air, Water, Weather, Energy I |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |