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Junior Kindergarten Programs

Unique Program for Kindergarten Readiness

4.5 – 6 years old

Junior Kindergarten is a full-day program featuring kindergarten curricula updated for a younger group of learners, to ensure their successful transition to kindergarten. This additional year of critical skill development is focused on: 

  • Self-regulation 
  • Following complex directions 
  • Effective communication
  • Sustaining attention

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Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Six focused learning areas are designed to further skill development and to ensure children are prepared to enter a kindergarten classroom environment.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Dramatic Play Center

Experimenting with different roles and materials while engaging in pretend play and using their imaginations helps children explore social-emotional skills.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Block Center

Constructing and creating using a variety of different materials helps children to learn about how things work and fit together.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Fine Arts Center

With different art techniques, color concepts, and cooperation, children are able to be creative, solve problems, and develop their self-expression.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Science & Math Center

Experimentation and exploration with science and math concepts enable children to challenge their investigative abilities and build critical thinking skills.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Writing & Language Center

Written communication is developed, as children develop letter and word recognition and formation, breaking down words into sounds, and collecting sounds to make words.

Junior Kindergarten Classroom

Library Center

Children develop significant literacy skills, including story reasoning, print awareness, and word recognition, as they engage with books.

Comprehensive Curriculum and Knowledge Areas

In the Junior Kindergarten classroom, your child spends their time gaining the necessary academic and social-emotional skills for kindergarten success. We provide a comprehensive curriculum, enabling students to gain skills and knowledge in these important subject areas: 

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Language & Literacy

These experiences include naming all the letters (upper- and lowercase) of the alphabet, correctly placing sounds in order, reading and writing short words, as well as additional experiences in early writing, reading, vocabulary, and communication.

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Math

Through large and small group instruction, daily routines, and independent workstations, children learn important math concepts, such as numbers, sorting, ordering, and patterns. These concepts will be explored in a more in-depth way when they get to kindergarten.

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Nature and Science

This subject features hands-on learning experiences for children to explore, discover, and investigate themes including Animals, Health and Feelings; Weather/Seasons; and Plant Life Cycles.

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Social Studies

Lessons in social studies focus on people, relationships, and communities. It starts with learning about yourself, then your family, your community, and the whole wide world.

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Creative Arts

Children find ways to express their unique personalities, ideas, and feelings, through the use of music and movement, drama, and visual arts.

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Physical Development and Health

Fine and gross motor skill development is the main focus of physical development, as children explore their environment, and learn important lessons in health and nutrition.

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Critical Learning Skills

To succeed in school (and also life) there are six Critical Learning Skills for children to develop: self-regulation; the ability to follow routines; to sustain attention; to take different perspectives; to follow complex directions; and to communicate effectively.

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Junior-K Program FAQs

Enrollment is offered year-round based on each family’s needs and classroom availability.

Our Junior Kindergarten program is designed for older 4-year-olds and young 5-year-olds who may benefit from an additional year of preparation before entering kindergarten. Placement is based on factors such as a child’s birthday, completion of Pre-K, and individual developmental readiness. The program uses a nationally recognized curriculum aligned with state early learning standards to strengthen academic skills, independence, and confidence, helping children transition successfully into kindergarten.

Junior Kindergarten provides an extra year of school readiness support for older 4-year-olds and young 5-year-olds who may not yet meet local kindergarten age requirements or who would benefit from additional preparation before entering elementary school. While Pre-Kindergarten introduces foundational academic and social skills, Junior Kindergarten builds on those experiences with more advanced learning opportunities that strengthen independence, attention skills, and confidence for a successful transition to kindergarten.

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