Kindergarten
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 to grow confidently into their physical bodies and explore social relations. Greenwood School'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 age guidelines are to be 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 is a guideline that provides a predictable rhythm for the children. 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.
Aftercare
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.