Welcome to Kindergarten

Welcome to Kindergarten at AISL where students and teachers work together to create an environment where all students are actively and purposefully engaged in learning. The teachers in Kindergarten are dynamic, experienced in the PYP and the school’s curriculum and dedicated to furthering the development of each student in their class. With class sizes of no more than 18-20, students are encouraged and supported to develop an international mindedness necessary in today’s global world.

Throughout the year, the teachers and students engage in different units of study including working together, journeys people take, feelings, plants, health and safety and recycling. All social studies and science topics for the year are covered within the above mentioned topics. Language arts and math are authentically incorporated into these units where possible and as stand alone subjects where overlap is difficult.

As learning is balanced between the intellectual, social and physical at AIS, students in Kindergarten also attend special classes. They receive two 30-minute sessions of Information Technology each week and three 30-minute sessions of Performing Arts and Physical Education. Visual Arts and Library meet weekly, Visual Arts for 45 minutes and Library for 30 minutes. French is another vital part of the program with students attending two 30-minute French classes every week.

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Curriculum

Please click on the links below to download curriculum documents.
Math Curriculum
PYP Curriculum

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Supplies

Supplies for Kindergarten
2008-2009

To parents of children entering Kindergarten:

In addition to the classroom supplies that we will provide for your child’s use at school,
please have your child bring all of the following supplies next year. All supplies should
be brought to the classroom by the end of the first week of school. They will be
stored at school, ready for your child’s use.

***Please ensure that all items are clearly labeled with your child’s name.

Some of the supplies on the list can/should be purchased at the PTA Shop, and are usually cheaper than the
local price. Should you wish to pre-order your supplies, obtain a form from the front office, fill in the form and deposit it into the PTA box in Reception. Your order will be ready for pick-up as of Monday, August 11, 2008.

Quantity Item & description
1 Rain coat with hood (to be brought at beginning of wet season)
1 Sun hat clearly marked with name (to remain at school)
1 Change of clothes in plastic holder
Available from PTA Shop (usually cheaper than locally):
1 Waterproof library book bag
1 Plastic document folder clearly marked with name (for letters and
home books)

Thank you for your help in preparing your child for next year. We look forward to seeing
you on August 13, 2008.

Ms. Una Bowden and Ms. Andrea Mwalula

Page updated 15 August, 2008