Clever Cats
Ages 5-6 years old
Children at this age are "challengers". They demand a lot of themselves & their teachers. They are energetic, enthusiastic and have an insatiable curiosity. Many of their questions require some research by the teachers but at J's we are always happy to go the extra mile to satisfy their amazing desire for knowledge! Seeing the children's eyes glowing with excitement and their confidence growing makes teaching so rewarding. Academically, these children reach the level of first grade in language arts, reading and math. This provides a head-start for a smooth transition to international elementary schools.
-Making Friends: It takes two to tango!
Discussions of positive character traits like courage, honesty, friendship and respect.
-Communication: Let's discuss.
It's more than just talking, it's learning to listen, work together and find a solution .
-Social Skills: Think before you act!
Children learn morals and proper social behavior.
-Creative Expression: Bring something interesting!
Through "Show and Tell" children can explain to the class a special creation they've made or an interesting item of their own; practice English conversation, children ask and answer friend's questions.
-Environmental Awareness: What can we do?
Talk to Policemen, Firemen, and other community helpers. See first hand the different people and occupations that make a difference in our community.
-Language Arts: Ready for more!
Using workbooks, flash cards, games and one-on-one reading practice we strive to make each child up to par with first grade level by graduation.
-Mathematics: Everyday all day!
Through w orkbooks, math conversations and drills children grasp the concept of addition and subtraction, in story and number form. Figure out the answers and even think of math questions on their own.
-Creative: Mix and match: what can we create?
From sculpting with clay to free hand drawing or sketching children learn texture and contrast, by mixing materials and creating multi textured projects.
-Music & Dance: Move to the groove.
Feel the rhythm, dance to upbeat and action songs. Children also learn about timing and precision with our weekly choreographed dance time.
-Drama: Quiet on the set "Action!"
With fun sk its, songs and poetry, children can act and "play the part", portray a character with emotion. Learn dialogue, order and timing, team work; being one part of something bigger.
-Physical Education: Work up a sweat!
We compensate those dreary rainy days with as much energetic indoor games as we can. ("Duck, Duck, Goose", "Freeze Dance", "Limbo".)
-Lunch: It is easier now; I know what to do!
With basic etiquette for meal times mastered by this age the older ones learn more responsibility by cleaning up after themselves and also rinsing mouths on their own initiative.
-Safety: Better safe than sorry.
Safety is reinforced through gentle reminders and explanations.
-Homework: Monday-Friday only. Weekends are for fun.
Optional extra worksheets create good study habits and prepare children for Elementary school.
