Sound/symbol correspondence Phonics Poetry Listening comprehension Sight words

The world around Us Current events Multi Generational events Cultural Diversity

Life Science Earth Science Physical Science

Indoor and outdoor physical activities designed for their age group. Writing skills Coordination

Walks on tiptoes and heel-to-toe on balance beams Jumps rope and pumps legs to swing alone Stands and hops on either foot Catches softball-sized ball Increased agility

Displays ‘hand dominance’ (using one hand more than the other) Uses tripod grip to hold pencil (two fingers and a thumb) Uses scissors to cut out basic shapes, MAY be able to cut a straight line Uses a fork, spoon and knife easily Can wipe and wash after using the bathroom

Recognize and name colors and basic shapes Know the letters of the alphabet and letter sounds Recite their name, address & phone number Understands basic print concepts (words left to right, top to bottom) Knows stories have a beginning, middle and end Counts groups of objects up to 10 and recite numbers to 20 Sticks with an activity for 15 minutes, will finish short projects Makes plans concerning how to play, what to build and/or what to draw

Uses words to argue and reason with people (uses the word ‘because’ often) Uses most plural words, pronouns and tenses correctly Tell stories, jokes and riddles: might ‘get’ simple puns Uses language to talk about opposites and compare things (“Those red shoes are fancier than the blue ones.”) Talks about things to come as well as things in the past Follows simple multi-step directions

Kindergarten

Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.

Japanese Proverb

Kindergarten at Holmdel Preschool

Hoping, skipping, jumping, and dancing: kindergarteners are VERY active. As opportunities for social interaction increase, so do the different ways they play together. You’ll notice an increase in silly joke telling, as well as playing with language. Kindergartners start to understand the difference between right and wrong and they often will be critical of those who fail to follow the rules. Five-year-olds begin to take ‘ownership’ of their friends and become territorial. It’s a great time for your child and Holmdel Preschool helps them take advantage of all their new experiences. Five-year-olds achieve a host of milestones.

Through our progressive kindergarten program your child will further their cognitive, socio-emotional and physical development. We provide independent exploration, learning centers, texts and workbooks, creative learning experiences and special activities for kindergarteners. They are given opportunities to grow in responsibility and assume roles as leaders, observers, and contributors.

We work within our philosophy of the 4 C’s: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication, by assisting children in finding answers, not by giving it to them. They are provided with a reading program in sequential manner, develop math skills and concepts through meaningful experiences with concrete objects, pictures, and the use of math symbols within the guidelines of The Creative Curriculum®. They are given opportunities for freedom of expression through our art program, book making center, science and experiment center.

Our developmental focus areas include:

Language Arts

Sound/symbol correspondence
Phonics
Poetry
Listening comprehension
Sight words

Mathematical Thinking and Concepts

Mathematical operations – addition and subtraction
Sorting, Patterning, Graphing, Estimation, Ordering, Making comparisons
Simple fractions
Geometry
Telling time
Fractions
Place Value
Measurements
Word problems

Social Studies

The world around Us
Current events
Multi Generational events
Cultural Diversity

Science

Life Science
Earth Science
Physical Science

Physical Education

Indoor and outdoor physical activities designed for their age group.
Writing skills
Coordination

Music

Art

Typical 5 Year Old Milestones

Gross Motor Skills

Walks on tiptoes and heel-to-toe on balance beams
Jumps rope and pumps legs to swing alone
Stands and hops on either foot
Catches softball-sized ball
Increased agility

Fine Motor Skills

Displays ‘hand dominance’ (using one hand more than the other)
Uses tripod grip to hold pencil (two fingers and a thumb)
Uses scissors to cut out basic shapes, MAY be able to cut a straight line
Uses a fork, spoon and knife easily
Can wipe and wash after using the bathroom

Cognitive Milestones

Recognize and name colors and basic shapes
Know the letters of the alphabet and letter sounds
Recite their name, address & phone number
Understands basic print concepts (words left to right, top to bottom)
Knows stories have a beginning, middle and end
Counts groups of objects up to 10 and recite numbers to 20
Sticks with an activity for 15 minutes, will finish short projects
Makes plans concerning how to play, what to build and/or what to draw

Language Milestones

Uses words to argue and reason with people (uses the word ‘because’ often)
Uses most plural words, pronouns and tenses correctly
Tell stories, jokes and riddles: might ‘get’ simple puns
Uses language to talk about opposites and compare things (“Those red shoes are fancier than the blue ones.”)
Talks about things to come as well as things in the past
Follows simple multi-step directions

Before & Aftercare

Holmdel Preschool realizes the needs working parents and their children. Our schedule and curriculum are designed with these needs in mind. Before-and-aftercare is available from 7am to 7pm for all children and we look forward to helping your kindergartener prepare for a successful tomorrow by preparing today!