Integrated instruction that links essential disciplines to make instruction more relevant and help children recognize patterns in learning
Focuses on nonfiction to build background, vocabulary, and oral language l Features rhymes, songs, and dances that develop phonological awareness l Provides daily Read Alouds to enrich students’ imagination
Essential questions in each unit theme helps children connect what they know with what they learn
Develops interpersonal skills through daily social emotional instruction
Offers“How-to-science,” which teaches observing and investigating
Includes manipulatives and games that convey math and science concepts
Reinforce concepts for students using hands-on technology
Simplify planning and tracking student progress and growth with online resources
Social-emotional development is addressed everyday through positive reinforcement, interactive activities, and engaging songs.
All lessons are focused on language acquisition which include oral language development and vocabulary activities.
Children develop literacy skills for reading through exposure to multiple read-aloud selections each day and through daily phonological awareness and letter recognition activities.
Children develop writing skills through daily writing activities and during Center Time
The math strand is based on Building Blocks™, the result o NSF-funded research, and is designed to develop children’s early mathematical knowledge through various individual and group activities.
Children explore scientific concepts and methods during weekly, hands-on, science-focused, and center time .
Children explore Social Studies concept during weekly social studies-focused, large-group activities, and Center Time activities
Religion Stories of God's Love, Spanish — RCL Benziger
Relatos del amor de Dios, Spanish Pre-kindergarten program.
Age-appropriate Bible stories from the Old and New Testament and contemporary stories related to the Scriptures connect God's love to everyday life for kindergartners.
A Scripture story from the Old or New Testament is introduced one week. The following week, a corresponding real-life story explores ways children can live God's love every day. Activities in the story leaflets engage children's interest and help reinforce the lesson.
Each includes a Family Page with the weekly Scripture story, family activity ideas, a parent reflection question and a family prayer. Seasonal leaflets introduce holy days, church feasts, saints and holidays. Student Leaflets come in a Spanish only version or in a two-pack with a set of Spanish.