KG Students (56 year olds)
In the KG program, we emphasize learning through sensory exploration and discovery in independent, small group, and whole group situations. Wellprovisioned classrooms, small class sizes (max. 15 students) and scheduling combine to provide plenty of time, space, and choice for individual areas of readiness, particularly in reading, writing, math, and socialization. In addition, a wide range of experiences are offered to further develop each student’s fine and large motor skills. Students enter the classroom with individual strengths and approaches to learning. They gain an understanding of classroom routines and expectations.
KG students continue to strengthen their emergent and beginning reading and writing skills. They participate in writing and reading workshops daily to learn the importance of these skills in everyday life. KG is a dynamic and exciting place at Mosaica International. Students form new friendships and learn to be a part of the elementary community. It is a time of growth and wonder. KG students bring their varied strengths and learning styles to a rich environment that encourages a cross sharing of ideas and strategies. Each student is nurtured and provided countless opportunities to flourish in their own unique way.
Grade One at Mosaica International (67 year olds)
Grade one is a time of tremendous growth! The emphasis in grade one is placed on assuming responsibility for personal property and needs, respect for one another, following directions, working together cooperatively, problemsolving, and ownership of one’s own learning.
In grade one, students express their own ideas and consider others’ points of view when they talk with partners about the books they read. They write their own stories. They learn to justify and explain their thinking as they explore the meaning of number through problem solving. They learn to research information when working on writingthemed books or learn about people from around the world. They learn to pose thoughtful questions and discover the different paths thinking can take them on when working with others and independently.
Grade one students continue to strengthen their emergent and beginning reading and writing skills. They use true literature to build decoding strategies and a genuine love of reading. As writers they begin the year writing, drawing and sharing stories. They learn about the importance of this form of communication as the year progresses.