CURRICULUM

At Mary, Queen of Heaven, we recognize the fact that children learn at their own developmental pace and our goal is to provide an environment which allows your child to master the necessary tasks and concepts in a positive and caring atmosphere. All aspects of learning are addressed, such as academic, social, emotional skills, as well as fine and large motor skills; in the context of our Catholic faith. Listed below is an overall view of subjects and the skills introduced. Your student will also benefit from specials classes, such as Art, Gym, Spanish, Music, Library and Computer. Because of the emphasis on our Faith, going to Mass is a vital part of our curriculum and beginning in Advent, we attend once a week. We also have regular visits by our priests and the deacon in the classroom. Religion-           God created us to be like Him.           Jesus is God’s Son and our Savior           Bible stories from the old and new Testaments           Introduction to prayer- The Mass, prayer services,           The Saints           The liturgical seasons of the year        Language Arts-                    The kindergarten uses the same reading series as the first grade to create a smooth transition to the next level. The series is Treasures, published by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill. This program includes phonics, letter recognition, letter sounds, sight words and grammar. We also use the Aims Web testing program to assess the children on a regular basis through-out the year.           Math- The series used is Every Day Math- Macgraw -Hill; the Wright Group. Much of the lessons are hands-on and provide for the individual needs of the student. Topics include:                       Recognition of numerals 1-100                       Rote counting/sequencing of numbers 1-100                       Patterns                       Graphing                       Measurement concepts- linear, time , calendar, temperature                       Money recognition-coins and their value                       Simple concepts of addition and subtraction          Social Studies- Topics are taught as units and activities are tailored to the individual.                       Community/ community helpers (such as fireman, policeman)                        Map Skills and geography                        Holidays                        Family and Friends   Science- Five senses                      Nutrition and dental care                      Animals and Habitats                      Plants                      The seasons                      The environment