Daycroft, Where Genius Flourishes in Every Child

Kindergarten and Young 5's

Math is taught using the Montessori math materials
The children begin with numeration and then move on to linear counting (to 1000) and place value/introduction to the golden beads, or the base 10 system
Math in Kindergarten and Young 5's also includes operations (addition, multiplication, subtraction and division) and introduction to fractions, telling time, and money

Students work with Montessori materials to learn the concepts of story sequencing, rhyming and opposites
Sandpaper letters to teach beginning sounds, ending sounds, middle sounds, and blending letter sounds
Moveable alphabet is also used to further students understanding of decoding and phonemic awareness
Phonics based and guided reading books
Pencil grasp and control are taught using the metal insets
Letter formation taught using sand tray, sandpaper letters/numbers, chalkboards, whiteboards, smart board, squared paper, and lined paper