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Which Class Should We Choose?

We are often asked which class a family should register for, but that can be a difficult question to answer when we are meeting children for the first time. We have compiled a few things to think about when decided which class is best for your child. Our goal is to have students start the year in a class and remain with those peers for the remainder of the year. While we can move students to a different level of class, we can only do that if a spot is available and we feel it will benefit everyone impacted.

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*As a reminder, STEM has the same curriculum as the 4's class three days of the week, with two additional days that focus on science, math and engineering. We view students interested in the 4's class or STEM at the same level.

Comparing the 3's Class and the 4's Class/STEM Class

If you answer yes to most of the following questions, the 4's class may be best. However, if you answer no to over half the questions then the 3's class may be the best choice.

  • Is your child comfortable saying goodbye with minimal tears?

  • Is your child able to put on his/her coat, socks and shoes independently?

  • Can your child use the bathroom, wipe themself and pull up clothes independently and consistently?

  • Does your child like to play with peers?​

  • Does your child recognize his/her name, both verbally and in written form?

  • Can your child sing the alphabet song?

  • Can your child visually identify at least half of the letters, capital and/or lowercase, in the alphabet?

  • Can your child count items up to 10, and visually identify at least 5 numbers between 0 and 10?

  • Is your child able to sit in a group setting and listen to a book without interruption, both verbally and physically (such as walking around)?

  • Is your child gentle with books, being careful to not break the seam, tear or fold pages?

  • Can your child follow multiple step instructions, such as, "Put your toy away, grab your coat and put your cup by the sink"?

  • Can your child use scissor and glue safely and independently?

  • Can your child cover their cough and sneeze safely, use a tissue to blow their nose and wash hands independently? 

If you answered yes to more than half of the above bullets, your child may be ready for the 4's or STEM class!

Comparing the 4's Class/STEM Class and Jr. Kindergarten

If you answer yes to most of the following questions, the Jr. Kindergarten class may be best. However, if you answer no to over half the questions then the 4's or STEM class may be the best choice.

  • Can your child identify at least 20 of the 26 lowercase letters in the alphabet?

  • Can your child count and recognize numbers from 0 through 30?

  • Can your child write his or her name with few errors, such as writing letters backwards?

  • Is your child interested in learning to read and write on their own?

  • Does your child like solving problems, independently or with peers?

  • Does your child take pride in their work, making sure to take time on their projects?

  • Does your child like to be challeneged and explore new ideas?

 

If you answered yes to more than half of the above bullets, your child may be ready for the Jr. Kindergarten class!

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