Kindergarten
Program Overview
In our Kindergarten program language arts are brought to the children orally through stories, songs, poems, and puppet plays, awakening a love of language and laying a key foundation for literacy. Counting arises naturally out of the manifold tasks and activities of the day. Sensory integration takes place through joyful movement and physical activities. To become fully engaged with their peers and classroom environment, in an unhurried and unselfconscious way, allows them to grow confidently into their physical bodies and explore social relations. Greenwood's Early Childhood Program stimulates a child's natural interest in his or her environment and fosters powers of concentration, imagination, creative problem solving, and social skills that provide a sure foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
The Kindergarten program is available for children who are 4 years 6 months by June 1 prior to desired entry.
Daily Schedule| 8:25 - 8:40 | Welcome | |
| 8:40 - 9:00 | Morning Circle |  |
| 9:15 - 10:10 | Creative Play / Artistic Activity / Daily Work | |
| 10:10 - 10:20 | Clean-up | |
| 10:20 - 10:40 | Rest / Bathroom / Hand Washing | |
| 10:40 - 11:00 | Mid-morning Meal and Clean up | |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Outside Play | |
| 12:00 -12:20 | Story / Beeswax / Puppet show or Play | |
| 12:20 - 12:30 | Clean-up and Goodbye |
Weekly Schedule
| Day | Activity | *Snack |  |
| Monday | Painting/Eurythmy | Oatmeal/Fruit | |
| Tuesday | Vegetable Preparation | Rice/Vegetables | |
| Wednesday | Soup Preparation | Soup | |
| Thursday | Bread Baking | Bread/ Fruit | |
| Friday | Park | Seasonal muffins/ Fruit |
This schedule is a general outline of the day and week in the kindergarten. It is a guideline that provides a predictable rhythm for the children. However, we recognize the need to adapt to the variables of each day taking into account the seasons, weather, festival life, and the mood and energy of the children, for which we adjust accordingly.
Craft activities and coloring are available for children during the creative play time
* If your child has special dietary needs please give them to us in writing so that we can work out a suitable alternative arrangement, if necessary.
Program Faculty
We are pleased to have Peggy Rock teaching our Kindergarten. Peggy hails from suburban Chicago and a “Prairie Home Companion” like background. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in secondary education, then studied mime and various other performing arts, eventually settling in the Bay Area with her husband. While living here, she has performed in assorted dramas, musicals, and singing ensembles. It was her son, now 29, who brought her to Waldorf education. Her 22-year-old daughter was a Waldorf student from kindergarten through junior year. Peggy has worked with young children for over 20 years, providing in-home daycare, parent co-op participation, and teaching in several Bay Area Waldorf schools. She has trained kindergarten teachers at the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training, and served on the boards of the Marin Waldorf School and the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training. She now serves on the Greenwood School board. As she heads into her sixth year of teaching at Greenwood, Peggy feels blessed to be working with a talented and mature faculty and staff and an enthusiastic and informed parent body.
Our extended day program is designed to be an extension of the school day, providing appropriate activities for your growing children. The Sparrow’s Nest extended day program for children in Kindergarten is available until 3:00 pm at which time they may join the older children in extended care until 5:30 pm. For more information on activities, schedules and payment options please view our Extended Day Programs information. Where to find us.