Kindergarten Programs
Kindergarten Programs
Adapt in the Habitat
SOL’S:
Science – K.1, K.6, K.8, K.10, 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8
English – K.1, K.2, K.3, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Students will examine different habitats. They will learn about food chains and how animal adaptations work. Students will create an art project based on camouflage.
Blooming Butterflies
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:
Literacy-1, 2, 5
Math- 6
Science- 4
History and Social Science- 2, 7
Physical and Motor Development- 1, 4,
SOL’S:
Science- K.6, K.9
English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
Students will learn about the life cycle and parts of a butterfly. Students will participate in storytime, sing songs and create butterfly puppets. Students will explore the life cycle of a frog if developmentally appropriate.
Celebrations Around the World
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:
Literacy-1, 2, 5
Science- 1
History and Social Science- 1, 4, 7
Physical and Motor Development- 1, 4
SOL’S:
Math - K.2, K.4, K.16, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 2.3, 2.9, 2.14, 3.10
English - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5, K.11, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1., 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
History and Social Science - K.2, K.8, 1.6, 1.10, 1.12, 2.10, 2.12, 3.12
Fine Arts - K.2
Students will discover the diverse celebrations of Richmond neighbors. By participating in hands-on activities, students will identify different cultures by comparing celebrations.
Dinosaur Discovery
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:
Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5
Mathematics - 1, 4
Science - 3, 4
History and Social Science - 4, 7
SOL’S:
Science- K.6, K.9
Math- K.10, K.14, K.17
English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
Students will examine artifacts to learn how dinosaurs lived and what they looked like. Through storytime and hands-on activities, students will learn about opposites, sorting and matching.
Drumsticks
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:
Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5
Mathematics - 4, 6
History and Social Science - 1, 7
SOL’S:
Math - K.18
English - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
History and Social Science - K.5, K.8
Music - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.7, K.8, K.11, K.12
Visual Arts - K.2, K.10
Students will learn about visual and auditory patterns through literature and music. Children will create a mask using patterns.
Economics Express
SOL’S:
History and Social Science – K.6, K.7, K.8, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.8, 3.9
Math – K.7, 1.10, 2.11, 3.13
Students will explore economic concepts by participating in an interactive role play. Students will produce goods to be sold and then buy goods as consumers. Key economic concepts covered include: needs, wants, goods, services, producers, consumers and distributors.
Magnificent Magnets
SOL’S:
Science-K.1, K.3, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
Students will investigate what makes magnets repel and attract. Students will work through an array of magnet experiments and activities to gain further understanding.
Math and Art
SOL’S:
Math- K.11, K.12, K.15, K.16, 1.12, 1.13, 1.16, 1.17, 2.15, 2.16, 2.20, 3.14, 3.15, 3.19
Visual Arts – K.3, K.11, K.12, K.13, K.15, K.17, 1.3, 1.4, 1.12, 1.13, 1.16, 1.17, 2.4, 2.9, 2.19, 3.3, 3.4, 3.23, 3.24
Students will apply mathematical thinking to create works of art. Students will use critical thinking to determine different types of patterns and predict what will come next. Students will be inspired by patterns and symmetry in famous works of art, nature, clothing and architecture in order to create their own pattern and symmetry art projects.
Nutrition and Exercise *NEW*
Students will learn about making healthy choices by participating in food group activities and learning about exercise and movement.
Puppet Palooza
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:
Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5
History and Social Science - 1, 7
Physical and Motor Development - 1, 2, 4
SOL’S:
English - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
Visual Arts - K.1, K.2, K.3
Creativity and learning come alive! Children will participate in a story through dramatic play with puppets and props. Various types of puppets will be introduced. Children will have an opportunity to create their very own puppets to take home.
Ready, Set…Grow!
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:
Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5
Science - 4
History and Social Science - 1, 2, 4, 7
Physical and Motor Development - 1
SOL’S:
Science- K.6, K.8, K.9, K.10, 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8
English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2
Students will examine parts and needs of a plant and how seasons affect plants. Students will gain greater understanding of how plants grow through literature and hands-on activities. Children will go home with a garden-starter kit.
What Senses I Have!
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:
Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5
Science - 3
History and Social Science - 1, 4, 7
Physical and Motor Development - 1
Personal and Social Development - 3
SOL’S:
Science- K.1, K.4, K.6, K.10
Visual Arts- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.10
English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
Students will learn about the five senses and which body parts are used with each sense. Students will explore their senses through literature, hands-on activities and an art project.
Water Wonders!
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:
Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5
Science - 4
History and Social Science - 1, 3
SOL’S:
Science- K.1, K.4, K.6, K.10
Math- K.10, K.13, K.15
English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
Wild about water? This ocean adventure is sure to be a SPLASH! Investigate this diverse habitat and create an exciting water inspired work of art!