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 14 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

  • Thursday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

 

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 9:00 - 9:45 Greeting, Songs, Stories, Calendar, Social Studies
Small Group A :45 - 10:05 Language Arts:  Reading, Writing, Listening
Small Group B 10:05 - 10:25 Science or Art
Free Choice Centers 10:25 - 11:00 Manipulatives, Sensory, Art, Puzzles, Games, Blocks/Engineering
Snack 11:00 - 11:15  
Outdoor Play 11:15 - 12:00 Sand, Water, Swings, Slides, Bikes, Balls, Climbing, Grass Activities
Whole Group Instruction 12:00 - 12:30 Math or Science
Lunch 12:30 - 12:50  
Closing and Dismissal 12:50 - 1:30 Story, Goodbyes