The kindergartens at Battle Creek provide many opportunities to learn, with an emphasis on the environment that strengthens and expands basic skills. Academically, children work on letters, sounds and math concepts through various hands on learning activities. All children have a “book baggie” that allows them to take home a new book every night. At Battle Creek Elementary School each grade level becomes an expert in one area of environmental science. Kindergarteners become experts in the area of trees. Through out the year, our children are involved in various activities and learning experiences surrounding the topic of trees throughout the year.Battle Creek has implemented a new handwriting curriculum, “Handwriting Without Tears”, that begins in kindergarten and is continued throughout the grades. Children rotate through “specialist” classes throughout the year. The visit physical education, music and science. The Kindergarten students pair up with students in fifth grade. Some of the activities these “buddies” have shared are: creating art projects, reading stories and outdoor experiences. Weekly homework serves two purposes: to encourage responsibility in students and to directly involve parents in their child’s academic skill development. Our gifted students are able to participate in a the Gifted Services program that gives them additional challenges. Students that are learning English also receive support services. Battle Creek provides exciting learning experiences for all!
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