the KINDERGARTEN program program

Art

Opportunities for free expression with various media occur as well as structured crafts relating to holidays or class themes. The kindergarten child engages in cutting, gluing (paper, glitter, pasta, etc.), painting (brushes, sponges, rollers, finger-paint, etc.), modeling (play dough, clay, etc.) and drawing (colored pencils, chalk, etc.) Artistic techniques and media used by illustrators are discussed throughout the kindergarten year.

Physical Education

Elementary physical educators have recognized a strong relationship between motor ability a child’s overall school performance. Gross motor skills involve the development and coordination of the body’s large muscles (legs, arms and trunk) to produce effective and controlled movements.

Library

The kindergarten child has an opportunity to visit the school library on a weekly basis. Your child will be involved in listening to stories read and learning basic technology skills. They will learn about the library, how to handle books, the difference between fiction and non-fiction and simple library routines. Your child will have an opportunity to check out books weekly.

Warriors BEyond is the Mariemont City School District’s flagship program for student opportunities offered beyond the traditional curriculum, including new enrichment experiences, travel opportunities, career exploration and service learning, giving students at all grade levels the chance to lead, reach and explore.

At the elementary level, this includes after-school enrichment opportunities in art, STEM and world languages. Not to mention author visits, COSI on Wheels, talent shows, 6th grade camp and the myriad of activities, visitors and performances your child’s tenure at elementary school will include.

And it’s never too early to start planning for the travel opportunities available to your child in junior high and high school! The 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C. is an excellent extension of the learning they complete throughout the school year. At the high school level, there are travel abroad opportunities in world languages, service learning and global learning.

We promise to keep you informed about these and all the Warriors BEyond adventures available for your child!