This program is for children around 4.5 – 5 years old. Our Kindergarten Jumpstart program is the same curriculum used by several local ISDs in their Kindergarten class. Our goal in using this advanced curriculum is to assure that your child is ready and successful in Kindergarten. We also want to foster a sense of independence and a “Can Do” attitude. We are always pushing them to stretch and grow and to improve and master new concepts. Valuable life skills such as Responsibility, Honesty, and the ability to Share and Cooperate with others will be continued to be emphasized upon.

The Kindergarten Jumpstart program at Oak Brook School will be supported by Harcourt curriculum in: Language Arts, Math, Writing, Science and Social Studies. All curriculum will be hands on as well as through digital technology via our smart board technology. This curriculum is built for the digital age; playful and effective programs integrate key kindergarten learning objectives into fun, hands-on activities. Their programs increase each student’s sense of independence, self-reliance, and self-confidence so they are ready for first grade.

Our children will receive 2 progress reports through the school year to keep you informed on academic progress. One in the fall and another in the spring.

  • Smart Board technology used for interactive learning
  • STEAM, Spanish and Gym 2 X a week and Music Education 1 X a week. These are separate instructors who use age appropriate curriculum.
  • Class time will be structured with group time, individual time, as well as free play time.
  • Monthly changing dramatic play centers are incorporated to encourage fun and imagination
  • Children will go outside for 30 minutes in the morning and in the afternoon, weather permitting.
Kindergarten Readiness

Components of the Harcourt curriculum include:

  • Journeys is the Language Arts program …. With Journeys © 2017, readers are empowered by skill mastery; inspired by authentic, award-winning text; and confident that they are building the skills needed for college and careers. Backed by proven results, it’s no surprise that Journeys is used by over 6.7 million students nationwide.
  • Go Math is the Math program… In kindergarten math, students are introduced to foundational mathematical concepts. The Common Core Standards focus on two critical math concepts in kindergarten math:  Representing and comparing whole numbers. Describing shapes and space
  • Science Fusion is a state-of-the-art science program designed for building inquiry and STEM skills. The digital curriculum, virtual labs, hands-on activities, and write-in science textbook develop important critical-thinking skills that prepare students for success in future science courses and in the workplace. Hands-on activities and virtual labs for every lesson or every day of the week. Leveled Readers and Video-based Projects to reinforce and enrich important concepts.