Kindergarten is a pivotal year in your child’s educational journey.
During this time, children take meaningful steps forward – growing emotionally, socially, and academically.
At Ford’s Chapel, we believe kindergarten should also be a season of joy and discovery. We strive to create an environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn freely, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
The Ford’s Chapel Kindergarten Program is a half-day, Christ-centered program designed to cultivate confident and independent learners.
Our curriculum is anchored in the Abeka program, a phonics-based, Christian approach that guides our learning progression. We also incorporate additional resources to ensure students receive a well-rounded education that meets the same academic goals as a full-day kindergarten program.
Children benefit from a structured yet joyful environment where foundational skills are developed through engaging instruction, hands-on activities, and meaningful social interaction.
We invite you to explore the curricular goals outlined below – and discover the difference a nurturing, faith-filled learning experience can make.
Why choose Ford’s Chapel?
Kindergarten That Goes Beyond the Basics:
Led by a certified, experienced teacher
Half-day schedule with a full range of essential learning
Enriching field trips throughout the year
Small class size for personalized instruction
Engaging, hands-on learning in a fun and creative environment
Bible-based curriculum reinforced through weekly Chapel
Curriculum and developmental goals for our Kindergarten Program include:
Developmental Skills
Handwriting
Social and personal
Health and safety
Visual perception
Motor skills
Listening skills
Phonics and Language Arts
Letter recognition and writing
Letter sound recognition
Consonant and vowel blending
One and two vowel rules
Segmenting word syllables
Sight word mastery
Identify special word parts
Spelling
Read and write simple sentences
Vocabulary and language skills
Reading comprehension & analysis
Mathematics
Number recognition to 100
Counting to 100
Number writing
Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
Place value
Addition and subtraction to 10
Geometry 2d and 3d shapes
Measurement
Simple fractions
Science and Social Studies
The human body designed by God
Weather and the seasons
Animal life and habitats
Seeds and Plant Life Cycles
Community Helpers
America: Our Great Nation
Children of the World
Globe Study and geography skills