Our full Kindergarten day environment helps each child grow socially and emotionally to become an independent learner. Small classes and individual attention allows each child to reach their potential and be well prepared for first grade. Take a look into the classroom of our Pen Ryn Kindergarten. Notice the faces of wide eyed, eager to learn students. Check their excitement for hands on learning activities and social times. Watch students interact with each other in a cooperative and creative manner. You will observe students playing in the kitchen area, building at the Lego table or enjoying the dress-up area.

A typical day consists of a wide array of academic lessons intertwined with a variety of hands on approaches to learning. Students will experience a strong phonics, writing and reading program. Children participate in a journal program called Kid Writing. Writing skills and word building are taught through shaving cream lessons, gel boards, Smartboard, letter tiles, sky writing, white boards, games etc. Full group lessons are taught using manipulatives and computer programs in our lab and on Smartboard. Small group reading lessons at the pre-primer/primer level are taught. Enrichment and remediation are offered depending on the needs of each individual child. Math is taught using manipulatives, games and Smartboard lessons.

Theme based literature units bring our world travels to life. Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Treehouse Series takes us on an educational trip around the world. We experience other cultures through stories, parent speakers, crafts, fieldtrips and role play. Each child creates a literary character called Felix the Rabbit. Students send him to visit relatives and friends during the year. He returns with information and objects to share about his trip. Our culminating activity is International Day.

Science lessons take us outside to experience the world of nature. We study weather, seasons, animals and animal habitats. Students use a hands on approach to learning. Experiments in our science lab bring squeals of delight.

Field trips, parties, Class Super Star, Kindergarten Graduation and special events round out our program. After a full day in Kindergarten, students go home eager to share with their parents. Pen Ryn’s Kindergarten provides a complete and healthy balance between academics and play. That is why “Kids Love Pen Ryn”.