The Rainbow Kids K-Ready classroom is a room that offers a stimulating and fun learning environment for children who are of Kindergarten age but may have missed the cut-off date or children who are older fours who need a little extra enrichment in their learning experience. Our K-Ready program promotes learning in a small group setting, allowing a more individualized education. The classroom is set up for learning to take place in a more hands-on environment. The day consists of a balanced mix of structured activities and learning experiences, as well as time for children to make their own individualized choices of activities at various centers throughout the classroom, such as dramatic areas, art areas, block areas, and library areas. There are enough places for daily activities to occur and also some areas for quiet and relaxing time if that is what a child may be seeking.

We believe that the love of learning starts at a very young age. That is why we believe it should be made fun. We provide children with the opportunity to learn about the world around them in a "learn at your own pace" manner. Children should be praised for what they are good at. We look for children's strengths and encourage them to build on them by providing a wide range of activities.

Our core curriculum includes the following:

English and Language Arts – We want children to enjoy reading and writing. We will look for books and topics that interest them. The children will be introduced to basic reading skills, speaking skills, listening skills, and writing skills. Phonics videos will be used as an assistant tool to help the children learn about letters.

Math – The children will be introduced to numbers 1-100 and practice writing them, as well as sorting, graphing, looking at patterns, adding and subtracting money, basic measurements, how to tell time, and calendar skills.

Social Studies – We will use our community to teach the children about families, different homes, transportation, our country, and different holidays that each classmate celebrates. We will also talk about other countries and traditions through the use of books, maps, and globes.

Science – We are so lucky to have so much nature right in our own backyard. We will be taking lots of nature walks and discussing the world around us. We have a hands-on approach to science by providing many experiments where the children can see how things work.

Physical Development – We will evaluate each child's gross motor development, as well as fine motor development. This will give us a better understanding of where the children are at developmentally. Early writing skills and good penmanship are developed by providing plenty of opportunities for children to work with their hands. We will also provide time twice per day to work on gross motor development through participating outdoors in sports, obstacles, or bike riding.

Values – We believe this part of our curriculum may be the most important. Children learn right from wrong at a very young age. They also observe what is acceptable and what is not. Our goals are to:

• Foster tolerance of others' beliefs and appreciation of differences, as well as similarities.

• Demonstrate a sense of community

• Develop teamwork and helping others