DID YOU KNOW we offer an outstanding Kindergarten program here at Happy Hollow? Consider the advantages our program has to offer:

• Our class size is limited to 15 children. Compare that to 21-28 children in the public schools.
• We have a full day option compared to 2½ hours in public schools.
• Our children get lots of individual attention with hands on learning.
• We take monthly field trips
• Children receive a strong foundation in Phonetics, Science and Math
• Curriculum is well rounded with Creative Arts, Gardening, Music and Spanish language instruction.
• Enrichment classes in Gymnastics and Dance are available in the AM

We believe that children learn best by hands-on activity in a balanced program.

A balanced program needs to offer children the opportunity to become actively engaged in learning in order to build a strong foundation of academic skills. We do this through play, free exploration of the environment, literature, writing, creative art, direct and multi-sensory instruction. Our Kindergarten program provides a child-centered learning environment that accommodates the variety of different abilities, development, and learning styles present in all children. By using multi-sensory instruction, in both group and individualized settings, all learning styles are addressed - building connections (synapses) between areas of the brain. We also use a direct instruction component that requires children to follow directions and develops their attention span. We believe that within this enriched environment and balanced program, children can gain confidence, feel good about themselves, and develop to their full potential.

Our program encompasses what all Kindergartners should know by aligning with the well-founded “Core Knowledge” themes for Literature, Math, Art, Music, Science, and Social Studies. Our Language Arts curriculum is literature-based. This means that each week’s activities teach basic skills and concepts that compliment the literature read each week. In addition, direct instruction in phonetics is taught using the Spalding method. This is a multi-sensory, intensive, phonetic, and integrated Language Arts method, recommended in BECOMING A NATION OF READERS. Math skills are taught using the Math Their Way and Singapore Math programs. By using the concrete manipulative materials in Math Their Way, children are able to have a hands-on approach to math. Singapore Math further establishes math skills in their inviting and comprehensive workbooks.

With our small class sizes, children can get the individual attention they need. When you have high expectations for children and a balanced program they enjoy themselves, get a strong academic foundation and you will see results!  This is what our Kindergarten program is all about.

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