Kindergarten
“Teachers affect eternity;
They can never tell where their influence stops.”
Kindergarten Developmental Milestones
Our kindergarten program is designed to foster a love of learning and to support your child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional growth during these pivotal early years.
At this age, your child is exploring new levels of independence, building on skills learned in preschool, and developing the foundation for academic success. From mastering basic motor skills to becoming more confident in social interactions, kindergarten is an exciting time for both children and parents. Here’s a closer look at key developmental milestones for kindergartners.
Physical Development:
Gross Motor Skills: By kindergarten, children are refining their coordination and balance. They can run, jump, skip, climb, and hop with ease. Many will also begin to ride a bike or engage in more complex physical activities, such as kicking a ball or playing games that require coordination.
Fine Motor Skills:
Children gain better control over their hand movements. They can cut with scissors, draw shapes and letters, and begin to write their name. Activities like buttoning shirts or tying shoes become easier as fine motor skills continue to improve.
Cognitive Development:
Problem-Solving: Kindergarteners develop critical thinking skills and begin to solve simple problems on their own. They might figure out how to complete a puzzle, add numbers, or understand cause and effect in games or stories.
Memory and Attention:
Memory improves, and children can follow multi-step directions. Their attention span also increases, enabling them to focus on tasks like listening to a story or working on a group project.
LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
Speaking and Understanding:
At this stage, children typically speak in complete sentences, use correct grammar, and enjoy conversations with adults and peers. They begin to understand and use more complex vocabulary, and their comprehension of stories or instructions grows significantly.
Reading and Writing: Kindergarteners start to recognize letters and their sounds, and many begin to read simple words or sentences. Writing also develops, with children learning to write letters and words legibly, often copying text or using phonetic spelling.
Social and Emotional Development:
Social Skills:
Kindergarteners become more adept at interacting with peers. They learn to share, take turns, and work cooperatively in group settings. Friendships become more important, and children may begin to show empathy toward others.
Emotional Regulation: As they gain self-awareness, children develop a better understanding of their emotions and how to manage them. They can express their feelings more clearly and start to handle frustration, disappointment, and other emotions more appropriately.
Self-Help Skills:
Independence: Kindergartners are beginning to take responsibility for their own needs. They may dress themselves, manage their own belongings, and take care of simple tasks like cleaning up after playtime.
FEATURES
Located right across from the NY Waterway Ferry
• Full-day/extended day kindergarten program (hours 7 am – 7pm)
• Kindergarten and transitional Kindergarten for students that miss the NI October 1 st cut-off date.
• A Faith-Based, private school program with a rigorous curriculum aligned with N Learning Standard for Kindergarten using a “hands-on” approach (Literacy, Mathematics, STEAM, World language, Social Studies, and Public Speaking classes)
• Small group size with excellent student-teacher ratios
• Developmentally appropriate practice
• Daily outdoor playground time/walks
• Extracurricular activities include sports, art, music, cooking, dance, and bible story time.
• Grounded in 7 pillars for developing each child’s character.
Testimonials
Our daughter Renee started sowing seeds back in September when she was just 3 months old. We are very thankful for the love and affection that she has received from miss Gloria, and the others in the school. I highly recommend this facility to all the parents looking for a top-notch daycare/school for their kids.
A Word
From Managing Director
“Children have always been my passion. I am blessed with three amazing children and have enjoyed a 30 plus year career of working with children and families as a teacher, School Principal, and Director of Educational Programs in both the public and private sector. “
– Marilyn Duran
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Location: 100 Avenue @ Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ 07086
Telephone: (201) 766-1053
Email: [email protected]
School Hours: M-F: 7am - 7pm
Seeds for Success
Learning requires active thinking and experimenting in a nurturing environment with endless opportunities.
At Sowing Seed School, our goal is to support children’s development from birth and prepare them for the future by providing a safe, warm, and welcoming place for them to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.
Grow with us
Our newly constructed, modern facility (10,000 sq. ft of high ceiling space) is meticulously maintained to provide a safe and healthy environment for your child.
Our staff will engage your child in developmentally appropriate activities to ensure high quality education.