Kindergarten

= KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM =

The Kindergarten is program is committed to providing students with a balanced literacy program that enhances each child's individual skills and experiences within a developmental framework. Throughout the early education program children are engaged in an active learning environment which immerses them in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The literacy program at RVIS is based on current research on early literacy commonly defined best practices such as; Bonnie Campbell Hill’s developmental reading and writing continuums, Lucy Calkin’s Unit’s of Study for Primary Writing, Fountas and Pinnell’s Phonics lessons, Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System and leveled reading program.

The program is designed to motivate and encourage children in their emerging literacy. This is accomplished through a differentiated approach to teaching and learning. The Kindergarten literacy program is designed to enhance the individual skills and to recognize the unique learning profile of each child. Teachers monitor student progress and skill needs; adjusting levels and focus of instruction as needed. Students who have not yet mastered specific skills are motivated and encouraged while their skill needs are addressed through focused instruction.

Link to Kindergarten Curriculum Wiki

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