Junior Kindergarten

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St. Timothy's Lutheran School offers a strong curriculum, approved by the State of California, and SO MUCH MORE!

Core Subjects: Math, Language Arts, Reading and Science

Additional Subjects: as Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Handwriting and Religion are taught daily at the appropriate grade level.

Weekly instruction in: Physical Education, Music, Art, Computer and Library for all students in Junior Kindergarten and above.

In addition to the outstanding curriculum, each class at St. Timothy’s participates in a number of activities which makes learning fun.

Chapel Presentation
All classes are given the opportunity to lead the weekly Chapel service once during the year. They perform skits and sing songs related to a specific Bible lesson.

Book Buddies
Third graders visit Junior Kindergarteners and read them stories twice a month.

Ocean Unit
Filled with many activities, including a guyes speaker and making oceans in a bottle.

Gingerbread Houses
A very fun project done with Kindergarteners.

Build a Rain Forest
The children learn the layers of the forest and carefully construct some of the animals that live there.

Resurrection Eggs
Each egg represents a part of the Easter story.

Food Projects
Applesauce-Making Day, Fruit and Vegetable Days, and Butter-Making Day.

Special Days
Thanksgiving Feast, Mini-Center Day, Read Across America Day, Outdoor Fun Day

Science Projects and Activities
Projects vary each year and include Living in Salt Water and Winter Weather Observation Calendars. Activities include Butterfly Gardens and Frog Ponds.

Learning is not limited to the classroom as JKers venture out several times during the year for fun and education.

Pumpkin Patch/Farm
We learn about the pumpkin’s life cycle while visiting a local pumpkin patch and farm.

PETCO
"Fur, Feathers, & Fins" Children learn about the characteristics and habitats of fish, reptiles, birds, and small animals.

Some very special programs teach Kindergarteners valuable lessons about life and art which benefits them throughout their lives.

Kids Who Care
Junior Kindergarten students participate in a community service project during the year called Card Connection. The children make cards throughout the year. St. Timothy's Visitation Pastor delivers these cards and projects to the shut-ins of the congregation..

Art Docents
Parent volunteers come to the class six times a year to give a presentation and lead a hands on project. Junior Kindergarten projects include American Indians, Seasons/Weather, Houses, Sports, Imaginary Plants/Flowers, and a Matisse-style Collage.