Franklin Road Christian School Kindergarten provides a loving and joyful atmosphere in a relaxed and nurturing environment; a place where Jesus Christ is the center of every aspect of the program and young students continue with their adventures in life-long learning. The classroom is a dynamic place where children are involved in the learning process through a hands-on approach. Our full-day kindergarten offers opportunity for little learners to discover knowledge through varied activities full of wonder, play, and the miracle of learning.

Children are created in God's image with His plan and purpose embedded in each one. Learning to be a kindergarten student is challenging, and it is the goal of FRCS Kindergarten to facilitate the students' growth and development of their God-given personalities, learning styles, gifts, and talents as they blossom and adapt to their new world in school.

Biblical truths are integrated throughout core curriculum and the children come to know that God is involved in every aspect of life - from the sun in the sky and the beauty of color, to the black and white letters on a written page. A classroom "trip" to God's Zoo not only teaches children about their favorite animals but also that God made them. Munching on ABC fruits and vegetables is a yummy way to discover the marvelous foods God created for us. His scientific principles are observed and charted during the "Where Did it Go?" project (snow, water, evaporation).

The Bible provides the text for life, and teaching children to love and honor the Lord, and to learn from His Word and ways, is of paramount importance at FRCS Kindergarten. The faith of each child is cherished and nurtured as they discover God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The Bible comes alive through reading, drama, and projects. Character development is also important, with a focus on loving God, loving others, and the development of the fruits of the spirit.

The Language Arts program revolves around a phonics-based curriculum coupled with literacy activities, resulting in most children reading by mid-year.

Literacy Activities include:

Public speaking
Listening skills
Handwriting
Story telling
Journal writing
Big books and trade books
Poetry and Rhymes
Drama
Letter-sound activities
Vocabulary and Spelling
Learning Centers (differentiated learning)
Small and whole group activities

A new and wonderful component to Kindergarten is a new phonics and reading program called F.A.S.T. This program appeals to many different learning styles and is an ideal fit for a Kindergarten classroom, allowing students to be involved in the reading and phonics process through a board with magnets representing sounds.  This program has several different components: reading, writing, board word, spelling, and instruction time.  Through all of these different centers and small group work, students are able to gain ownership over the information they’re learning, allowing for incredible jumps in understanding of phonics and reading… as well as a great gain in reading confidence! 

Numerical concepts are individually taught through teacher instruction and center activities. Children use manipulative materials and games, along with real-life experiences, to discover number recognition and value, addition, subtraction, time, money, and measurement. Building and operating a class Food Bank, and supporting a missionary, provide for the integration of Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, and Bible.

Special subjects enhance the children's growth through Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, and Library.

Parents are partners in their children's education. They are involved as volunteers in the classroom and utilize their gifts and talents in helping with the children.

Franklin Road Christian School Kindergarten is a full day program that builds a solid academic foundation for elementary school while providing time for purposeful play. The longer time period creates the opportunity for many exciting, in-depth thematic explorations. A typical day might look like the following:

Morning:
Opening with prayer, songs, the calendar, memory verse
Handwriting
Bathroom break and snack
Language Arts (which incorporates Play, Groups, Individual work, and Centers)
Bible
Prayer
Lunch

Afternoon:
Recess
Specials (Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, and Library)
Rest
Story Time
Science/Social Studies/Projects
Clean-up
Songs
Prayer
Dismissal

Kindergarten Graduation is a special day at the end of the year. The children wear their caps and gowns and present a program, proudly demonstrating their new skills, knowledge, and testimonies of their faith. It is a wonderful and exciting end to the school year.