Transitional Kindergarten

HANDS-ON EXPLORATION and EMOTIONAL GROWTH

Our Program

Saint Anne School’s Transitional Kindergarten (“TK”) is a Catholic, standards-based, Pre-Kindergarten program. It is founded in a philosophy of discovery and learning through engagement, play and social interaction. Learning is enriched through reading, games, interactive and dramatic play, music, art, technology, physical activity and prayer. We create an educational and caring environment for each student so they are able to grow though hands-on learning and individualized instruction. Cooperation and collaboration are the dual pillars of learning in our TK classroom.

Teachers will observe, encourage, guide and support the growing child by providing a stimulating classroom, modeling kind words and actions, and will help develop children’s intellectual, social and emotional skills with firm, loving and consistent interaction.

Learning Centers in TK include:

Reading corner for development of listening, story telling skills and early literacy
SMARTBoard Technology for interactive learning opportunities located in a space that allows for movement, expression, dance, etc.
Blocks to build houses and other buildings
Dramatic play, dress up and house corner
iPads and software for age-appropriate counting and literacy games
Painting easels for artistic expression and exploration
An extensive selection of hands-on learning games for individual and collaborative learning
Water and sand play tables for tactile learning
Listening area to enhance auditory learning and literacy
Activities to achieve the standards-based curriculum