Junior Kindergarten Curriculum

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Junior Kindergarten Overview

Junior Kindergarten is the foundation of our Kindergarten program as children begin their journey through Christian-based education.

Junior Kindergarten covers many subjects and skills and focuses on Language Arts, Reading: Phonics & Blends, Recognizing & Sounding Out, Cursive Writing; Mathematics, Number Skills – Recognizing numbers, Counting 1-100 and Addition & Patterns.

Our learning focus also includes an emphasis on exploration, creativity and play, developing strong social skills and emotional regulation through deep connections made between the family, faith and school community.

Junior Kindergarten Curriculum

Starting on the right path.

  • Academics

    Bible

    Language Arts:

    • Reading: Phonics & Blends
    • Recognizing & Sounding Out Letters
    • Cursive Writing

    Mathematics

    • Number Skills – Recognizing numbers
    • Counting 1-100
    • Addition & Patterns

    Social Studies / Science

    • Me, Myself & Family
    • Community Helpers
    • Seasons, Transportation, Multiculturalism
    • Weather, Animals & Plants

    French

    Physical Education & Health

    Arts (Visual Art and Music)

  • Skill Building

    Motor Skill Development

    Read and decode by applying phonics sounds, special sounds, grammar rules, and sight words

    Comprehension, Discussion, & Analysis

  • Spiritual Growth

    Character Formation

    Scripture memorization

    Drama Presentation

    Weekly Chapel

  • Clubs & Co-Curricular Activities

    Field Trips and Exploratory Excursions Skating

    Leadership opportunities

    Student Fall & Spring Play/Musical

Junior Kindergarten Daily Schedule

Our Junior Kindergarten Program consists of an academic curriculum that promotes learning at a young age. In the morning, we devote time to core subject areas and integrate fun activities to learning in the afternoon. Our JK curriculum is well rounded to enable our younger learners to reach their maximum potential.

Sample Daily Schedule

Time Activity
9:00 - 9:30 AM Morning Circle/Bible
9:30 - 10:00 AM Letters & Sounds
10:00 - 10:15 AM Washroom/Snack
10:15 - 10:30 AM Recess
10:30 - 11:00 PM Writing with Phonics
11:00 - 11:30 AM Number Skills
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Afternoon Story/DPA
12:00 - 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 - 1:00 PM Recess
1:00 - 1:45 PM French
1:45 - 2:30 PM Social Studies/Science
2:30 - 2:45 PM Washroom/Snack
2:45 - 3:15 PM Centre Activities
3:15 - 3:30 PM Prayer/Pack up
3:30 - 3:45 PM Aftercare