Transitional Kindergarten
This class serves as a bridge for children who need the gift of time, allowing them to grow either; physically, socially, or academically prior to entering Kindergarten. We believe in offering a calm, fun, and nurturing environment in which theses children can grow and develop confidence to move to the next level.
Our curriculum is centered around monthly themes with hands-on activities in a center-based environment. TK is taught by a qualified teacher who uses Explode the Code, Sing Spell Read & Write, Math Their Way, and Dr. Jean, as well as many supplemental curriculum sources to enhance and individualize this program.
Who Qualifies for Transitional Kindergarten?
- Children who are 5 by Sept. 1 of current school year and parents are choosing not to send them to Kindergarten, or
- Children who are 5 by Nov. 1, of current school year, or
- Children who have completed the PreK program at GCP, or
- A child who the Director qualifies to attend based on maturity and cognitive ability.
Curriculum
- Explode the Code – a systematic approach to phonics where students learn to blend sounds and build vocabulary, read words, phrases, sentences and stories.
- Sing, Spell, Read & Write is a curriculum that uses the best teaching methods supported by research on brain function, language acquisition, and reading to teach students to read.
- Dr. Jean is a curriculum resource used at calendar time, circle time, and enhancing academic learning.
