Early Childhood Education at Roycemore

In Roycemore’s Junior Kindergarten (ages 3 and 4) and Kindergarten, experienced, certified Early Childhood teachers balance an age-appropriate academic program with time for creative play. They provide a safe, nurturing environment in which each child can grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Students learn through a variety of hand-on activities presented in individual, small and large group settings. They are introduced to academic subjects in a way that is appropriate for their developmental levels. The curriculum is designed to allow each child to progress at his or her own pace.

Another important goal is to help each child develop confidence, problem solving skills, and self-discipline.

This is achieved through a combination of teacher and peer support, character education and role-playing. Children feel important both as individuals and as members of the Roycemore community.

Junior Kindergarten
Our junior kindergarten program is a mixed age class of three and four year old children. Our small student to teacher ratio provides many opportunities for each child to receive individual attention from the teachers. Junior kindergarten students learn through hands-on activities presented in individual, small and large group settings. Each child is challenged on his or her level, and each child feels successful in his or her own learning.

Academic skills and concepts are presented to the children in a fun, natural, meaningful way. Pre-reading and early math skills are integrated into a number of different activities throughout the day. In addition, each child’s social and emotional needs are addressed during both structured and unstructured classroom activities.

Applications for junior kindergarten (3 and 4 year olds) are due by January 15; there are rolling admissions after the deadline when space is available. Junior kindergarten students must be 3 years old by September 1 and be toilet trained.

Kindergarten
Students are introduced to reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, and art, through thematic units of study. Each unit lasts approximately one to three weeks and varies from year to year. Academic concepts are presented to children in individual, small and large group settings.

Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1.