Developmental Kindergarten

Here We Grow, Where Learning Continues and School Begins

Honey Tree provides Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten for children 5-6 years old who are ready for the challenges of an academic, instructional-based learning experience in a positive and supportive environment. Our curriculum is aligned with California state Kindergarten standards and focuses on developing language, literacy, math and science skills . Students receive differentiated instruction and individual assessment in a class of 12 children with a teacher and assistant teacher. Our Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten accepts students who turn 5 years old by December 1st. Students who turn 5 between September 1st and November 30th are considered Developmental Kindergarteners and will be eligible for Kindergarten the following year.

Days and Times

  • Monday thru Thursday (8:45 - 1:15)
  • Fridays early dismissal (8:45 - 11:45)

 
Kindergarten boy and girls with yellow graduation caps on the day of their kindergarten graduation

Sample Schedule

Below is a sample schedule for our Kindergarten class so you can know what to expect.

Activity Time Focus
Whole Group Opening 8:00 - 8:45 Greeting, Songs, Stories, Calendar, Social Studies
Small Group A 8:45 - 9:05 Language Arts:  Reading, Writing, Listening
Small Group B 9:05 - 9:25 Science or Art
Free Choice Centers 9:25 - 10:00 Manipulatives, Sensory, Art, Puzzles, Games, Blocks/Engineering
Snack 10:00 - 10:15  
Outdoor Play 10:15 - 11:00 Sand, Water, Swings, Slides, Bikes, Balls, Climbing, Grass Activities
Whole Group Instruction 11:00 - 11:30 Math or Science
Lunch 11:30 - 11:50  
Closing and Dismissal 11:50 - 12:00 Story, Goodbyes