Kindergarten
In the Kindergarten Classroom
Kindergarten is a year of tremendous growth. Kindergartners learn about themselves and the world around them. We explore and teach the arts in the classroom and visit arts specialists during our day. As Kindergarten teachers, we provide routines in which we can engage creativity and guide learning.
Your Kindergarten Teachers
Link to information on Kindergarten Curriculum and Instruction
ChatterPix video by Daniel
Our Math Curriculum: HMH Into Math
Into Math is focused on helping students see themselves as mathematicians and enjoy learning math. These are two important ideas in SPPS math as we inspire students to become lifelong learners.
Every student has the opportunity to build their mathematical understanding and demonstrate proficiency through different kinds of activities and lessons. See the resources below for more information about what students are learning in their math classes.
Resource HMH Into Math -
Students spend 8-12 days learning about a topic. During that time, they are learning different kinds of strategies and ways to think about how to do math.
Questions you can ask your student about math:
- What new math word/vocabulary did you learn today? Tell me more about it.
- What ideas did you share in math class today? Who did you share with?
- How did math class challenge you today? How did it make you feel?
- What is something your teacher said that is still confusing?
Resource Waggle -
This digital program is available to all K-5 students. Students complete assignments or missions to strengthen their understanding of math concepts at their current learning level. Waggle uses tutorials, videos, and practice problems to help students get a better understanding of math.
Talk to your student’s teacher to see if your student should be working on Waggle at home.