Transitional Kindergarten

Meeting the Needs of Students Turning 4 By December 1st

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) serves as a bridge between Preschool and Kindergarten, to provide students with time to develop fundamental skills needed for success in school in a setting that is appropriate to the student's age and development.

Days and Times

  • Tuesday / Thursday (8:45 - 1:15)
  • Monday / Wednesday / Friday (8:45 - 11: 45)
  • Monday & Wednesday (8:45 - 1:15) / Friday (8:45 -11:45)
  • Monday thru Friday (8:45 / 11:45)
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  • Extended Hour Option $80/Month:
    Monday / Wednesday (11:45 - 12: 45)
    Student provides their own lunch.
Young boy with laying on the floor with a column of apples to his side so he can measure his height in apples.

Sample Schedule

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

Activity Time Purpose Experiences & Activities
Morning Circle 8:45 - 9:00 Community, Whole group experience, Developing social/emotional, language/communication and thinking skills Welcome, Hello Songs, Story, Introducing activities or theme for the day
Indoor Discovery and Play 9:00 - 10:00 Self selecting activity, learning/play centers, independence and decision making Art, Blocks, Dramatic Play, Science, Puzzles, Table Toys & Games, Cooking or Snack Preparation
Circle and Snack 10:00 - 10:30 Large and small group experience and process, developing social/emotional, language/communication and thinking skills Stories, Fingerplays, Music, Movement, Science, Math, and Literacy Games or Activities, Handwashing, Snack
Outdoor Exploration 10:30 - 11:30 Self selecting activity, independence, decision making and developing large motor skills Sand & Water Play, Swings, Slides, Bikes, Balls, Climbing and Grass Activities
Circle Time 11:30 - 11:45 Community, Whole group experience Naming favorite activities, Songs, Good-byes
Lunchtime 11:45 - 12:15 Students share mealtime while socializing and developing independence. Lunchtime with friends
Play Time 12:15 - 1:00 Self selecting activity, independence, decision making and developing large motor skills Outdoor play and enrichment
Closing Circle 1:00 - 1:15 Community, Whole group experience Naming favorite activities, Songs, Good-byes