The Humanics National Child Assessment is used as a checklist of sequential skills and behaviors that a child develops during the ages three through six. Resource teachers for physical education, music and library meet with the preschool students during the week. Because we believe that the kindergarten experience provides the foundation for all subsequent school experiences, the goal of the kindergarten program at Trinity is to provide an atmosphere for learning in which the child feels successful and will be eager to learn. Children are, not only taught basic math and language skills in preparation for first grade, but also important lessons in social relationships. The importance of good manners in daily relationships with others is stressed, and the development of desirable work habits and attitudes is encouraged.
Creative expression is inspired through music, art and craft activities, and dramatic play.
Children are encouraged to develop powers of observation about their environment as they study basic science and social studies concepts. Activities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills which are an important part of the childs development are taught throughout the year. Reading is taught through the Lippincott Beginning series. Children are introduced to letters and their sounds in a sequential manner which allows them to build on previously taught skills in order to begin sounding out or decoding words. DNealian manuscript writing is taught.