An Enrichment Class for Kindergarten Students

Horizons

Adventures in Literature through Social Studies and Geography

For the 2008-2009 school year, Horizons will be offered on either of the following days:

	Thursday afternoon from 12:45-2:45
	Friday afternoon from 12:45-2:45

The Horizons Enrichment Class for Kindergarteners is designed to increase interest and knowledge in Social Studies and Geography through the use of books and literature. Children’s Literature themes will guide the curriculum and incorporate the Kindergarten Standards for Learning.

The class will be held once a week and will follow HCP’s tradition of play based learning. Planned activities and experiences will include all developmental domains: literacy, math, art, music, science, geography, fine and gross motor (outdoor play).

Session Highlights

Each week a selection of children’s literature will introduce students to a new geographic location. Thematic units will emphasize U.S. Geography for Session I and World Geography for Session II.

Topics from the stories will be further explored through the use of non-fiction books. Materials, such as maps and travel logs, will be available for discussions within the classroom and at home.

Horizons Participant Objectives:

	Students will explore the geography of the United States or world through literature.
	Students will develop their comprehension skills while experiencing the story - before, during and after the reading of the story.
	Students will develop their writing skills through independent and whole class writing exercises.
	Students will develop their listening and speaking skills while sharing their experiences and learning.
	Students will develop an appreciation for a variety of art forms through different projects and representations of the literature.
	Students will explore math concepts relating to topics within the literature.
	Students will develop problem solving skills while working together to create projects which reflect the differing landscapes and locations in the literature.

Parent Helpers

	As HCP is a parent cooperative, we value and appreciate parental involvement.
	Opportunities for parent participation will be offered, but are not required components of the Horizons program.

Drop Off and Pick Up

	Student arrival will take place within the classroom and parents may stay for a transition period.
	A car line dismissal will follow HCP pick-up procedures.

Please remit the enrollment form and $30 deposit to the Hinsdale Community Preschool Registrar at 722 South Stough, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521. Click here to download the enrollment form

For additional information regarding the Horizons class please contact the registrar at Registrar@hinsdalecommunitypreschool.org or leave a message at the school (630)325-7484.

An Enrichment Class for Kindergarten Students

Horizons

Adventures in Literature through Social Studies and Geography

Session Highlights

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