The Goal of K.U.

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To implement a rotational system that produces

creative exploration and sense of community for each

scholar.
To create unique hands on learning environments in

each academic area.

To introduce new ideas by implementing various

subject resources.

Kindergarten Daily Schedule

8:20-8:50
8:50-9:30
9:30-10:30
10:30-11:30
11:30-12:15
12:30-1:15
1:15-1:40
1:40-2:40
2:40-3:40
3:40

Arrival/ Morning Work

Writing
Rotation 1
Rotation 2
Lunch Blocks
Specials
PAT
Rotation 3
Rotation 4/Snack
Dismissal

Writing Curriculum
Awareness, Exploration or Role Play Writing
Drawing

Scribbling

Emergent or Experimental Writing

Transitional or Early Writing
Conventional Writing
Proficient Writing

Literacy Curriculum:
Overview
Phonemic Awareness
The ability to recognize, segment and blend sounds

Phonics
The ability to identify letter and word sounds

Fluency
The speed and accuracy of reading

Vocabulary
To recognize and identify frequently used words

Comprehension
Understanding read text

The Balanced Literacy Approach

Independent Reading
Scholars read self selected books at their own level and interest.

Supported Reading
Read Aloud- Teacher reads aloud daily, models fluency, and

thinking.
Shared Reading- Reading large or other print that is visually
accessible to all.
Small Groups- Guided Reading/Strategy Groups/Component
Groups/Guided Practice Groups
Conferring- Teacher meets with scholar 1:1 to research/decide and
teach scholars what they need.

Word Work
Scholars explore the particulars of language across multiple genres.

Science Curriculum
Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes
Making observations and building understanding of weather
concepts
Matter, Properties, and Change
Making observations and building understanding of the
properties of common objects.
Force and Motion
Understanding basic concepets of push and pull force.
Structures and Functions of Living Organisms
Building an understanding of similarities and

differences in animals and other living things.

Social Studies Curriculum

Classroom Communities
Understanding aspects that help make a classroom community
work.
Citizenship/Community Helpers
Identify and exhibit qualities of responsible citizenship in the
classroom, school and other social environments.
Government (wants and needs)
Understanding what wants and needs are and how technology
helps to provide them.
Rituals and Holidays
Explain celebrated holidays and special days in communities.
Familiar Environments
Apply basic economic concepts to home, school and in the
community.

Math Curriculum

Know number names and the count sequence.

Compare numbers
Count to tell the number of objects.
Classify objects and count the number of objects in
each category.
Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles,
triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones,
cylinders, and spheres)
Describe and compare measurable attributes (halves ,
wholes, less than, more than , heavier etc

Instructional Technology Curriculum

Focuses on all subject areas using 21st Century technology.
MathMagic Monday
Reinforces math concepts using technology

Tech Tuesday
Introduces new technology tools for learning
World Wide Wednesday
Teaches how to research new social studies and science ideas

Theater Thursday
Focuses on comprehension through presentation
Focused Friday
Reinforces literacy concepts through technology

Daily Behavior Chart

Frequently Asked
Questions