Kindergarten

Welcome to Mukilteo Academy’s Kindergarten Class!

At MA+, we create a playful and engaging learning environment where
children grow through hands-on discovery and meaningful connections. Our Kindergarten
program builds essential skills in literacy, math, science, social studies, and creative
expression—while helping students become kind, curious, and confident citizens.
Literacy Development: We use iReady’s Magnetic Reading Foundations, a comprehensive
program that introduces: – Print concepts and phonological awareness – Letter recognition and
formation – Phonics and high-frequency words – Reading fluency and parts of speech (nouns,
pronouns, verbs, adjectives)
Math Concepts: Using the Math Expressions curriculum, students explore: – Number concepts
reasoning, and operations- Place value and operations – Measurement and data analysis –
Geometry and spatial awareness
Science Exploration: Each month, students participate in hands-on science experiments –
STEAM tied to current learning themes, sparking curiosity and understanding of the natural
world.
Social Studies: Kindergartners explore: – Community awareness – Cultural diversity – Personal
responsibility – Thematic projects and collaborative learning
Creative Arts: We support expression and imagination through: – Weekly art projects – Music
activities with Mr. Brian – Dramatic play – Sensory-rich experiences
Individualized Learning: Every activity is adapted to meet each child’s developmental needs,
providing the right balance of challenge and support.
Positive Classroom Community: We foster a caring, respectful environment using: – Positive
reinforcement – Social-emotional learning strategies – Real-life problem-solving techniques