The mathematics program at the Kindergarten level introduces basic arithmetic concepts and skills. These include comparative language, numbers 0 - 20, shapes, concept of sets, combination and separation of sets, recognition of money, time and measurement. The mathematics program in the Transition class extends the levels of each child.
Children work as a group on prepared lessons.
Individuals or small groups reinforce skills through instructional games which include manipulations for a multisensory experience. Mathematics is a sequential, systematic program which provides hands-on activities to enable the development and understanding of concepts at a concrete level. Games, manipulatives, use of familiar and real life experiences, and art activities, in addition to direct teacher instruction encourage exploration, enthusiasm, and mastery of skills. As skills develop, they proceed from simple to complex and concrete to abstract. The students are exposed to geometry, time, money and measurement.