They will have the opportunity to experience musical performances. Kindergartners participate in PE with a certified Physical Education teacher daily. In PE class they play games that help the development of gross motor skills, such as ball throwing and rope jumping. They also learn the value of, and the rules of, good sportsmanship. Healthful Living Kindergartners learn that there are things they can do to be healthy.
Kindergartners usually believe that getting sick is something that just happens.
During the year they will discuss the concept of germs, the importance of hand washing and the reasons not to share some items such as drinks and silverware. They will also discuss and label emotions as part of learning to handle stress in a healthy way. Some children have special needs. It may be discovered through the course of the year that your child has special needs, either because of a learning problem that affects his ability to process information or because of special physical, mental or emotional conditions. Your teacher may discuss the need for further testing or you may notice a problem yourself that you choose to discuss with the school.