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    Kindergarten students at Meadowbrook

    Kindergarten

    A joyful bridge to formal academics where curiosity meets confidence.

    What Makes Kindergarten Special

    The Kindergarten classroom is a welcoming and supportive space that emphasizes responsibility, independence, and respect for others. Students develop reading fluency, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills while continuing to learn through inquiry, creativity, and hands-on experiences.

    Kindergarten classroom activities
    Full writing process, from illustrations to published stories
    Math in Focus with hands-on manipulatives
    Social-emotional learning and growth mindset activities
    Daily phonemic awareness and sight word practice

    Kindergarten Curriculum

    A comprehensive, hands-on approach to learning that sparks curiosity and builds confidence.

    Language Arts

    Focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Read-alouds cover fiction and nonfiction in various genres, building a strong foundation for lifelong reading.

    Writing

    Through writing workshops, students learn the full writing process: planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. They progress from illustrations and labeling to writing narratives, how-to pieces, informational research, and opinion papers.

    Math

    Using Math in Focus and manipulatives, students learn numbers 1–20, addition, subtraction, numbers to 100, geometry (2D/3D shapes), and measurement/data (length, weight, sorting).

    Social Studies

    Lessons explore rules, the United States, communities, maps, countries, economics, cultures and celebrations, historical figures, families, and inventors. Students also participate in Social Emotional Learning and Growth Mindset activities.

    "Kindergarten at Meadowbrook struck the perfect balance between structured learning and playful discovery. Our child thrived from day one."

    Kindergarten Parent

    Kindergarten Traditions & Experiences

    Memorable moments that make kindergarten at Meadowbrook truly special.

    Trips to the Farm
    Gingerbread Breakfast
    4th, 5th & 6th Grade Buddies
    End of Year Musical

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What age does my child need to be for Kindergarten?

    Children must be 5 years old by September 1st of the enrollment year.

    Is Kindergarten full-day?

    Yes, Kindergarten is a full-day program running from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Extended Day is available until 6:00 PM.

    See Kindergarten in Action

    Schedule a tour to visit our classrooms and meet our teachers during the school day.