Kindergartners are always busy! Your student will learn many new skills this year and through it all will be secure in the knowledge that he/she is a child of God. We have two main focal points in Kindergarten – reading readiness and numeracy. VFS uses Core Knowledge (not to be confused with Common Core) as the scope and sequence for all grade levels and all curricular themes are carefully aligned to it.
KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM
Bible
Everything we do at VFS is based on a Biblical worldview and is Christ-centered. Kindergarteners will learn about God through the lives of major characters throughout the Bible.
Language Arts
Students will increase vocabulary, acquisition of sight words, reading confidence and inventive writing skills.
Math
Students will demonstrate their ability to perform basic mathematical functions and problem solve in the areas of numbers and more!
Science
Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and apply basic scientific principles in many different areas.
Social Studies
The focus of social studies for Kindergarten students is the world that surrounds them – family, community, etc.
Physical Education
VFS believes that physical development is as important as cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Music
Students will recognize various musical concepts and terms for general music, choral music, and instrumental music.
Art
Students will explore, examine, and use a variety of art mediums, study art history and classical works of art. They will demonstrate knowledge in color theory, principles of design, artistic concepts, and techniques.