Welcome to
Junior Kindergarten!

The information below talks about some of the Core items that will be taught in Jr. K. Some of the subject areas are learned in whole group settings while other subjects are completed in small groups depending on the need of each student. Social studies, guided reading and science are taught in whole groups where reading and math are taught in individual groups. Other activites include circle time and centers.

Social Studies
Introduction to the Globe ~ 2 Hemisphers, Land (continents), Oceans, Equator
Kansas & the state symbols
Community ~ We have several community helpers come & talk to our class. Examples from this past year include a doctor, nurse, police man, fire fighter & the mayor of Goddard!

Math
Colors
Shapes
Numbers & what they mean
Creating & recognizing patterns
Graphs - Learning how to read a graph

Reading
Shapes & Colors (introduction to following directions)
Learning & writing letters
Sounds
Rhyming
Blending

Guided Reading
Guided reading is reading a book everyday for 1-2 weeks & doing different activities.
Retelling & acting out
Rhyming Words
Locating different parts of a book

Science
Predicting
Observing
Hypothesis
Fun Experiments

Field Trips
Sedgwick County Zoo
The Pumpkin Patch
Caroling
Farm
Field Day

Thank you for visiting the Junior Kindergarten page. Please note that we do many more activities than listed above. The above information is just a basic list of items talked about.

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