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Academics / Elementary / Kindergarten Overview
Elementary: Kindergarten Overview
CCS provides kindergarten children with a structure and security based on a loving relationship with their teacher. A Biblically-rich environment affords them the freedom to inquire and to grow intellectually and spiritually.
 Kindergarten Brochure (PDF, 364 kb)
Kindergarten Round-Up
Each year, CCS hosts an orientation/open house for parents of children approaching Kindergarten. This program offers an overview of curriculum, uniforms, and the testing and admissions process. Please call the Admissions Office at 281-469-7745 for more information about this informative meeting.
Bible
This study will teach children about God through the lives of major characters throughout the Bible. Activities are used to help children comprehend and apply Bible truths. Students memorize scripture and learn godly character traits each week.
Reading, Writing, and Phonics
CCS teachers pursue a phonics approach to reading because we believe that the rules of phonics will provide children with the basic tools for decoding words. CCS provides an individualized reading program. Beginning in November, students meet once a week with a teacher from the Learning Center. This provides an individualized program that allows students to move at their own pace.
Kindergarten is a time of preparation for reading and writing. The basic elements of phonics are developed and letter-sound associations are emphasized. Children also grow in their composition skills and creative writing through the use of their own journal.
- Supporting materials: A Beka Basal Reading Series
- Supplemental Reading Series
- School and County Library Books
Handwriting
CCS teachers use the D'Nealian approach to handwriting for a blend of manuscript and cursive. Students learn to print letters, adding the natural curves found in cursive writing.
- Supporting materials: D'Nealian Handwriting Practice Book
Mathematics
Children use manipulatives, such as teddy bear counters and unifix cubes, to develop numerical concepts. They are exposed to (1) ordinal concepts, (2) measurements, (3) geometrical and spatial relationships, (4) fractional concepts, and (5) graphing. Children learn to tell time and are introduced to the skill of counting money. Students learn single digit addition while building these concepts. Computer-assisted instruction is provided with phonics and math software.
- Supporting materials:Scott Foresman Resource Materials
Science and Social Studies
Kindergartners learn about the world and the around them and develop the concept of cities, states, and nations.
- Supporting materials: A Beka Resources
Physical Education
Children are encouraged to develop gross motor skills through throwing, running, catching and kicking.
Fine Arts
Kindergarten students are taught the beginning elements of music with an emphasis on their producing music with rhythm instruments and their voices. They enjoy practicing these new techniques in an elementary music program each year. Art is expressed through projects within the classroom using various art media.
Full-Day Kindergarten
The hours for Kindergarten are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All Kindergarten students stay on the same curriculum sequence throughout the year. The core academic work is completed in the morning.
Sample schedule (See Kindergarten Brochure)
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