In today’s world, even our youngest children are becoming increasingly connected to technology. From playing games and using educational apps to watching videos and navigating social media, screen time has become ingrained in daily life. While technology is a valuable tool, it can also pose emotional and health risks, such as reduced physical activity, sleep disturbances, social isolation, and even exposure to bullying.
At Little Ryders Preschool, our focus throughout the year is on helping children master letters, sounds, and words. You’ll be amazed as your child takes their first steps toward reading and writing, particularly when these activities are reinforced both at school and at home. Encourage your kindergartner to have fun with language in everyday life, and watch as their vocabulary expands.
Mathematical fundamentals are also a key part of our curriculum. We offer various engaging ways to support your child’s learning journey. Since every child learns at their own pace, there’s no need to worry if your little one isn’t progressing at the same rate as others.
Letters and Sounds
“Reading to your children at home not only fosters a love for reading but also supports their academic success,” says [Insert Name], a reading specialist at Little Ryders Preschool. Reading together promotes bonding, enhances focus, and enriches vocabulary.
At Little Ryders, our curriculum encourages children to explore language through social interaction, play, discussion, reflection, and creativity. We emphasize reading simple books that help children feel successful, motivating them to read more.
Dr. Seuss’s books, with their rhymes and simple words, are ideal for this age. Repetition is key, so read your favourite books over and over, ask questions, and encourage your child to speak simple words aloud. Throughout the day, engage them by pointing out words on street signs, billboards, or even your phone. Encourage them to find high-frequency words in magazines or newspapers.
Numbers and Counting
At Little Ryders, kindergartners learn to recognize, write, order, and count objects up to the number 30. They begin to grasp basic addition and subtraction, focusing on sums and differences up to 10, with this foundation continuing through the second grade.
To support their learning, involve them in activities that reinforce these concepts. For example, ask your child to find numbers in newspapers or on signboards, cut them out, and arrange them in order. When you’re out and about or during downtime, play a game of “What comes next?” where you give your child a number, and they identify the following one.
At bedtime, engage your child in counting their toys or books and ask questions like, “How many stuffed animals do you have?” or “How fast can you count your books about animals?” This interactive approach makes learning fun and effective.
In addition to math and language, our curriculum helps children understand the concept of time. We use routine activities to explain time-related terms like morning, noon, and night, as well as concepts like yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Creating a simple timeline of their day helps solidify these ideas.
Our students also learn to identify the four seasons. We use a special weather calendar to track and discuss seasonal changes, helping children understand the natural world around them. By observing and discussing weather patterns and appropriate clothing choices, children gain a deeper understanding of their environment.
At Little Ryders Preschool, we are committed to nurturing the intellectual and emotional growth of each child, preparing them for a bright future.
