Eligibility :

• completion of a pre-kindergarten program or comparable school experience
• adequate English language ability
• a foreign passport
• ineligible for TAS because of parental passport classification
• child must be ineligible for a local kindergarten program
• turns age 5 after Nov. 1 (if heading for TAS)
• turns age 6 after Sept. 1 (if heading for Chinese Primary School)

The Interim Kindergarten (IK) program at Child's World is not a substitute for a kindergarten program. It is not designed for children who are eligible for kindergarten at other English speaking schools.

Purpose :
IK is a developmentally appropriate, language-based program that addresses all aspects of the child: social/emotional, physical, and academic. The curriculum focuses on language development through multiple language experiences (exploration of drama, show and tell, music, etc.). An introduction to pre-reading and writing skills through phonemic awareness is included. The goal of IK is to promote a positive attitude to school, social responsibility, readiness for elementary school, and a love of learning.

During Sharing Time the child learns to:

• listen carefully
• take turns while talking
• use eye contact during conversations
• respect the rights and property of others
• develop communication skills

During Work Time the child learns to:

• follow directions
• complete tasks
• work independently
• recognize the alphabet
• develop phonetic awareness
• begin to write letters legibly
• develop creativity
• writing journal
• appreciate the written word as valuable
• identify directions and opposites
• explore sequencing and patterning
• stimulate the imagination

During Story Time the child learns to:

• listen attentively to many kinds of literature, stories, poems, plays
• ask relevant questions about characters and plots
• re-tell the story in the child's own words
• use drama to promote oral skills
• develop a love of books and reading

During Music Time the child learns to:

• develop memory skills by learning new songs and rhythm patterns
• play a variety of musical instruments
• improve motor skills through dance
• express feelings with music & movement

During Physical Activity the child learns to:

• develop control of body movement
• increase strength and flexibility
• improve eye-hand coordination
• develop proper posture
• learn games and fair play
• build self-confidence

During Play Time the child learns to:

• get along successfully with others
• maintain self-control
• develop a sense of fairness & trust
• use language to settle conflicts
• promote cooperation

During Exploration the child learns to:

• enjoy a wide variety of experiences which promote active participation
• basics of cooking
• basics of gardening

During Science the child learns to:

• explore the five senses
• study nutrition & learn how to keep the body healthy
• observe the world around us & study the living things that inhabit it
• study life cycles
• recognize endangered animals & habitats
• study space & our solar system

During Math the child learns to:

• use manipulatives to explore concrete math concepts
• create patterns using tangrams, etc.
• recognize sets, sequences, patterns
• measure, classify , problem-solve
• identify numerals from 1 - 100
• count forward to 100
• if ready: write numerals 1 - 50
• solve simple addition/subtraction

Units include:

• About Me - Senses, Body Parts
• My Family
• People in Our Community
• Sequencing
• Following Directions;
• Ocean Environments
• Solar System
• Geography & Map Location - International Focus
• Seasons
• Time
• Nutrition/Health

Specials Classes:

• Library
• Art Class
• Music and Movement
• Physical Education
• Principal Time
• Field Trips