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Knapp Charter Academy
ADDRESS
1759 Leffingwell, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
PHONE: 616-364-1100
FAX:
616-364-9780 |
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Children enter kindergarten with a range of skills, both physical and cognitive. Often, children who turn five years of age after August will have a significantly different level of development than children approaching their sixth birthday. For this reason, Knapp Charter Academy, of Grand Rapids, offers a Young Fives program. The program is designed for students who have a summer or fall birth date and could use additional time to develop readiness skills.
The development of fine motor skills in preparation for kindergarten is an important part of Young Fives. After activities which strengthen muscle development, students have many opportunities to use pencils, crayons, and scissors and are instructed and guided regularly as to their proper usage.
Students enrolled in Young Fives have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities designed to help them make the adjustment to the school environment and working in a group. It is important that children learn to function well in the classroom environment. This includes getting along with other children and cooperating with adults other than their own parents. They also work diligently to develop their listening skills, social/emotional skills, literacy, language, mathematical reasoning, and knowledge acquisition through a thematic approach. Students in our Young Five’s program are taught using the Saxon Early Learning System. This program allows for a smooth transition for students from Young Fives to Kindergarten. Young Five’s students also participate in activities such as art, music, library and Gym on a weekly basis. Our goal is to have Young Fivers ready to be successful Kindergartners the following year.
Young Fives or Kindergarten?
Enrollment in the Young Fives program is a decision made by parents with input from Knapp Charter Academy teachers and administrators. Our recommendations will come after we have completed the screening process with your child in May. Parents should always keep in mind what is best for your children in the long run. It is better to give them another year to “grow”, rather than to have them become frustrated with their development and achievement. Young Fives takes a more hands on approach to academics than Kindergarten but still offers many traditional learning opportunities.
To learn more about a premier Grand Rapids charter school, visit Knapp Charter Academy elementary school today!
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