Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
There are certain windows of opportunity in everyone’s life, and Anne Sullivan Transitional Kindergarten offers a window into life-long learning for your child.
In a caring and supportive environment, Anne Sullivan School’s experienced teachers will nurture your child’s natural curiosity and love of exploration and discovery as well as an attitude of gratitude for all the gifts we have around us. Children are in the care of dedicated teachers at all times, including the hours outside the formal program.
At Anne Sullivan School, every moment is a teaching moment.
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- Full day program with extended care included: 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Class time is from 8:30 to 3 p.m. providing ample time to address children’s academic learning as well as varied interests. Excellent before or after school care is included. There is no need for transition and there is no extra cost.
- Individual student attention with a low student/teacher ratio of 1 teacher to 8 students. This low ratio allows the teacher to individualize how to support your child’s cognitive and social emotional learning.
- Enrichment Program which includes: Science, Spanish, Art, Physical Education, Music and Social Studies. The full day program allows time for all these activities at no extra cost. No need to schedule after school classes.
- Nutritional home-cooked meals and healthy snacks - To help establish healthy eating habits, a homemade lunch and healthy snacks are provided.
- Social-emotional development – Teachers dedicate time to build a sense of community in the class and teach problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Natural outdoor environment: Our school is situated on 30 acres planted with trees, orchards and flowers. This allows for ample outside physical activities essential for healthy bodies and direct observation and exploration of the natural environment.
- Large school garden - Our garden provides opportunities for planting vegetables and enjoying the natural produce in healthy snacks.
- A unique, caring environment which approaches each child as an individual in a supportive way.
Transitional Kindergarten Curriculum
Anne Sullivan Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program prepare children academically, emotionally, socially and physically for formal schooling.
The TK follow a curriculum that meets or exceeds the required state standards, encompassing language, reading, math, science, Spanish, social studies, music and movement, art and physical education.
The TK is structured to provide children with the basic foundations for integral growth in future academic endeavors.
| 7:30am | Free play inside |
| 8:15am | Outside play |
| 8:30am | Groups (groups rotate daily): Language Activity; Math; Art |
| 9:15am | Whole Group Language Class |
| 9:30am | Recess |
| 9:45am | Snack and Reading Books |
| 10:00am | Groups (groups rotate every 1/2 hour): Language Centers; Math/Science Centers; Pre-writing Activities/Penmanship |
| 11:30am | Outdoor Play |
| 11:45am | Whole Group Science |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Outdoor Play |
| 1:30pm | Rest |
| 1:45pm | Music |
| 2:00pm | Groups (rotate every 25 min.): Spanish; Physical Education |
| 2:50pm | Story Time and Snack |
| 3:15pm | Self-Selected Inside Activity |
| 4:00pm | Outside Play |
| 5:30pm | School closes |
The small classes and teaching methods used provide an atmosphere which allows children to advance beyond the program as far as they are interested and able with opportunities the children to pursue their special talents and demonstrate areas of strength. There is a ratio of one teacher to nine children during the morning and one teacher for twelve children in the afternoon. Since the class is small, the program is individualized; each child’s needs are evaluated and met through a schedule of daily work and activities. The emphasis is on learning by doing, employing all the senses and intelligences in a variety of stimulating, joyful and meaningful experiences.