Kindergarten At a Glance Below are a few of the exciting experiences that await your kindergartner in Langley’s Primary School:
• Frequent lessons with reading and math specialists who differentiate learning
• Art and STEAM classes taught by specialists,
along with Spanish, music, library, and movement
• Buddy program with eighth-graders that provides role models and connections with older students
The Langley School’s Arc of Development recognizes that the steepest part of a child’s development comes early, and that while every child’s path is unique, there are predictable cognitive, emotional, and social milestones. With this model, our students receive age-appropriate, inquiry-based instruction.
• Confidence-building experiences such as a themebased unit study with an on-stage performance
• Opportunities to lead as the oldest students
in the division, encouraging independence and responsibility
Learning in Action “Through our Writer’s Workshop program, students transform from hesitant writers to fully engaged, independent, and passionate authors. By the end of kindergarten, our students are proud, accomplished writers who are eager and ready to continue sharing their stories in first grade.” -Kindergarten Teacher “Students use the scientific method to understand how the playground surface temperatures are different in the shade and in direct sun. They then use the engineering design process to create shade structures that would make the playground more comfortable, all while developing skills in critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication.” -STEAM Teacher “At the end of the year, kindergartners perform a wonderful play on stage in which every child sings, dances, and has a few lines. In addition to building confidence and performance skills, this culminating experience also encourages teamwork and collaboration as the entire grade comes together to put on the show.” -Kindergarten Teacher