Kindergarten
Laurel Hall sets our kindergarten students on an exciting course of lifelong learning and passion for education. Our kindergarten curriculum combines the elements of a rounded education including the basics of reading, writing and math, along with several specialty enrichment classes. Talented, caring teachers create an environment where our students can learn, grow and develop a sense of belonging within a community. In kindergarten, our students participate in both individual and group activities to develop and refine their skills along with having time to explore play and creativity.
Language Arts
Laurel Hall sets our kindergarten students on an exciting course of lifelong learning and passion for education. Our kindergarten curriculum combines the elements of a rounded education including the basics of reading, writing and math, along with several specialty enrichment classes. Talented, caring teachers create an environment where our students can learn, grow and develop a sense of belonging within a community. In kindergarten, our students participate in both individual and group activities to develop and refine their skills along with having time to explore play and creativity.
Math
Our Kindergarten math curriculum promotes that students first develop a conceptual understanding, then learn procedural skills and develop fluency, and finally apply mathematical concepts in real-world situations. The units explored during the kindergarten year include Counting and Cardinality, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. Students are actively engaged using real materials to discover and explore numbers to 20 and beyond, compose and decompose numbers to 20, addition, subtraction, measurement, classification of objects, positions and two and three-dimensional shapes. The math curriculum aligns to the Common Core State Standards.
Bible
Students listen to Spark Curriculum cartoon-based Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Our students develop an understanding of several faith traits introduced in the stories helping to build character and values. Faith traits introduced include generosity, patience, responsibility, thankfulness, obedience, perseverance, loyalty, honesty, cooperation, self-discipline, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, empathy, joy and peace.
Science and Social Studies
Kindergarten students explore the units of life science, earth science, and physical science utilizing STEM and project based learning activities. The students use their five senses to investigate and perform hands-on experiments in each unit. Topics covered include plants, animals, landforms, earth’s resources, recycling, weather, seasons, matter, magnets, sink and float, forces in motion. In social studies, the Kindergarten students explore the topics of self- image, holidays, Native Americans, Presidents, transportation, manners, our country and our community.
Spanish
Kindergarten and lower elementary students have one class per week focused on beginning/introductory Spanish. These lessons are interactive and include songs and stories to make learning engaging and memorable.
Social Emotional (SEL) Curriculum
In Kindergarten, we lay the foundation for social and emotional growth through the beloved Spot Series by Diane Alber — a collection of beautifully illustrated books that help young learners understand and manage their feelings. Each story introduces important concepts like kindness, empathy, confidence, and resilience in a way that’s engaging, age-appropriate, and easy for children to relate to.
Building on these lessons, our Kindergarten curriculum also incorporates the Formative Five principles—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—through age-appropriate activities and guided reflection. Using the Wayfinder online platform, students engage with interactive tools and resources that help them recognize emotions, set personal goals, and practice positive behaviors, ensuring a strong start to their social-emotional learning journey.
