K-4s

The K-4 Program ( click her for supply list )

St. Catherine’s K-4 program has been designed for the 4-year-old who will go to Kindergarten the following year.

We will explore the alphabet, numbers, science, social studies, art, music, movement and religion in a structured, loving environment. These areas will be emphasized through hands-on, educational centers.

Our Language Arts curriculum will work with a phonics-based program called "Lippincott." A letter of the week is also included in our curriculum which will include letter sounds, pre-writing, discussing and reading stories about things that begin with that letter. This is enhanced with other outside materials from Scholastic’s "AlphaTales."

The Math program used is a hands on program called "Mathematics Your Way." This popular Math program is designed to give the children strong, basic skills, such as sets, patterning, sequencing, graphing, etc., that give them a firm foundation for their future math growth.

Science will be explored with weekly themes and hands on activities. Science is enhanced further with monthly classes from “Science Excitement”. All of this is accomplished with a fun, yet constructive “hands on” method.

The spiritual needs of the 4s will expand upon the Catholic faith by reciting grace before meals, attending bible class, and mastering the Sign of the Cross, Hail Mary, and The Lord’s Prayer.  Monthly religious themes will also be used that include Saints, The Ten Commandments, and Bible stories from the Old and New Testament. In addition, there will be monthly highlighted Acts of Mercy.

Gross motor skill development will be accomplished through detailed instruction during movement class as well as during playground and classroom group activities.

The 4s emotional / social development program will help build the child from the inside out and encourage the emotional and social growth needed for new larger group settings.

Finally the 4scurriculum is designed to encourage logical and critical thinking skills through music, art, science, and professional programs in math, phonics, and social studies.

The class will also work on listening and social skills as well. The goal for the “K-4 Kids” is Kindergarten readiness!!