Junior Kindergarten
Igniting the Joy of Learning
Junior Kindergarten at LLS is a very special place, marking the beginning of your child’s educational journey. At LLS, JrK is about igniting your child’s love and joy of learning.
We believe education is about more than knowledge; it's about shaping a student’s loves. Our aim is to cultivate their natural curiosity while establishing the habits that will guide them through a lifetime of wonder.
We want to teach, love, and care for your students, always in cooperation with you, focusing on the formation of the whole child. By nurturing their heart, mind, and soul, we prepare them for a lifetime of growth and success.
Junior Kindergarten Curriculum
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Students learn and recite many Bible verses and poems throughout the year as well as the days of the week, months, and seasons.
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Students read The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones and memorize Bible verses.
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Students learn the sounds of the alphabet, letter recognition and formation.
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Students practice counting to 10, recognizing and writing numbers, counting by 2's, 5’s, & 10's, and identifying patterns, shapes, colors, and money.
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Students explore themes such as Kentucky, Animals, Seasons, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Knights and Castles, Rhythm and Rhyme, Plants, and Insects through read alouds, crafts, and activities.
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Students are immersed in beautiful stories from classic, fairytale literature. Students study the works of Cynthia Rylant, Margaret Wise Brown, Eric Carle, Paul Galdone, Jan Brett, Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter, and Bill Peet.
Students also study the works of Van Gogh, Seurat, Monet, Michelangelo, Matisse, Kandinsky, and Picasso.
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PE provides 30 minutes of exercise as well as opportunities to play childhood games. Our PE instructors work to develop basic motor and motion skills, such as running, skipping, running backwards, and flexibility, as well as sportsmanship and team play. Recess allows time for students to engage in free-play and develop social skills.
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In Choir, singing is used for learning and practicing musical concepts.All students participating in chorale ceremonies throughout the year.
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Students enjoy snack and rest time through the course of the day.
Junior Kindergarten Schedule
Our JrK program meets
Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:25 am - 3:30 pm
Age Requirements for Junior Kindergarten
JrK serves families and children who will turn five during the school year or who potentially could go to Kindergarten but need an extra year to mature. Students should be four years of age by August 1 of the calendar year attending.
Next Steps for Your Family
Is LLS a right fit for your family? If you are interested in our programs, we encourage you to attend one of our Open Houses designed just for you. Have a question? Check out our Admissions FAQ on our Admissions page. If you would like to talk with our Lower School Admissions Director, please email her.
