Kindergarten Curriculum


Kindergarten Curriculum

Quran & Arabic Arabic Emphasizing phonics to teach the sound of the Arabic letters and vowels, culminating with the ability to read simple words in Arabic. Memorization and general meaning of Sura Al-Fatiha, Al-Kafirun, Al-Iklhas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas
Islamic Studies The focus is on a day in the life of a Muslim child. This includes a study of many duas and other forms of dhikr of Allah from the time a child wakes up in the morning to the time they go to bed at night. This curriculum uses the Iqra series to teach Islamic character development. Students strengthen their manners by studying the stories of the Prophets
Reading Emphasizing phonics to teach short vowels and consonant sounds; logical/chronological sequencing; auditory/visual discrimination; classifying; rhyming; reading 20 phonics storybooks
Spelling & Vocabulary Identifying word beginnings and endings; options of printing letters, words, and simple sentences
Grammar Developing oral expression; constructing asking/telling sentences
Mathematics Featuring Singapore Mathematics Standards Edition which is aligned with the standards adopted by the California State Board of Education. Matching and sorting; Numbers to 5, 10, 20, 30, 100; Order; Shapes; Patterns; Length and size; Weight; capacity; Compare sets; Compare numbers; Number Bonds; Addition and subtraction; Time; Money
Science Seasons; five senses; space; difference among land, air, and water; weather; natural resources
Rhyming Activities Enjoying and understanding poems, rhymes, traditional children's songs, and finger plays
History Famous people and events (i.e. U.S. Presidents, Martin Luther King, Jr., Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, etc.
Geography Where people live, families, communities, and animal habitats
Art Painting; drawing with crayons and chalk; clay; craft activities