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We are now accepting applications for the upcoming school year.  For enrollment information or to obtain an application contact the school office at 773-736-1157 or office@oursaviourls.org. Please don’t delay and register today!

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Full Day Kindergarten

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• Our kindergarten meets 5 days a week from 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Our curriculum is theme-based filled with fun and engaging activities, along with the opportunities to play
• We focus on developing readiness and skills to help your child thrive academically

Kindergarten Supply List

Kindergarten Curriculum

​The curriculum for Our Saviour Lutheran’s Kindergarten focuses on children building strong pre-reading and word attack skills, practicing letter formation, enhancing listening and building strong communication skills, getting an introduction to basic math concepts, and acquiring an active interest in the world.
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LANGUAGE ARTS

• Recognize and write all of the letters of the alphabet in upper and lowercase forms
• Write their first and last name
• Learn sounds corresponding to vowels and consonants
• Use initial consonant sounds and sound patterns to read words (for example, f + an = fan; r + an = ran)
• Identify several sight words, including names of colors
• Recognize and use rhyming words
• Retell a story including details
• Put events of a story in order
• Write simple sentences using sight words and phonics skills

LISTENING & COMMUNICATION

• Listen attentively
• Raise hands or wait to speak
• Act on instruction and repeat spoken directions
• Engage in question-and-answer dialogue with classmates and teachers
• Work as a team on projects or problem-solving ​

MATH

• Sort and classify objects using one or more attributes
• Recognize and write numbers to 30
• Count orally by ones, five, and tens
• Name ordinal numbers first through tenth
• Add and subtract using manipulatives (Cheerios, candy or other objects that can be picked up)
• Understand spatial relationships (top/bottom, near/far, before/behind)
• Compare quantities by estimating, weighing, and measuring
• Use graphs to gather information
• Recognize patterns and shapes
• Tell time to the nearest hour
• Count coins
• Recite the days of the week and months of the year 

OTHER SKILLS

• Art and music: Experiment with different materials and methods Health and physical education: Learn essentials about nutrition and functions of the body
• Social studies: Identify major religious and civic holidays and historical figures; appreciate similarities and differences across individuals, families and traditions; understand different roles in communities
• Science: Use all senses to observe and experiment with plants and animals, weather and temperature
• Spanish: Identify numbers, colors, greetings, family names, foods, places, shapes, clothing, and school supplies.
• Spirituality: Learn of Christ as their Savior, know about sin, forgiveness, love and trust in God

HOMEWORK
Teachers may send home worksheets to reinforce lessons taught in school, books to read, or may ask children to practice printing numbers and letters. Other assignments might include experimenting, exploring, observing or creating things at home. 


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