Kindergarten

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing."
Psalm 100:1-2

Experiential learning begins in kindergarten

At Naples Christian Academy, kindergarten is a time of great joy and celebration, experiencing God’s creation through unit-based instruction. Students learn to work together in the context of a classroom community. They spend time interacting with the world through literature, art, history, science, and math concepts. Students participate in whole group and small group instruction and learn how to think biblically about information. Kindergarteners learn to be joy-spreaders, serving God by serving others.

Kindergarteners in action

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Our educational philosophy

We combine experiential learning with differentiated instruction to meet students’ unique needs – in kindergarten and beyond.

All truth is God’s truth. As we develop students with hearts impassioned to love God, minds disciplined to think Biblically, and hands prepared to serve, we seek to share and awaken them to all of God’s truth. Since God is Creator of ALL things, we believe education in every subject should reflect the excellence of our Lord and, at every turn, be integrated with the truth of His Word. As Christ-followers, our school community is marked by joy; we value joy, and we teach children to become joy spreaders. As such, days are filled with praise and celebration, love of learning, and delight in God’s Word and the beauty of the created world.

We understand that education is not mere information. In today’s culture, facts are always at our fingertips. Thus, we must teach our children so much more than isolated facts -- we need to foster skills, particularly the ability to think critically and biblically about information. How they differentiate truth from fiction, how they assimilate ideas, synthesize and analyze them, and use them as catalysts to develop their understanding of God’s world -- this is what allows them to take hold of the Gospel of Christ, develop a biblical worldview, and share Christ’s love in an increasingly hostile world.

Kindergarteners develop a passion to worship God, to write prayers to him, and to read the Bible. They experience the world, and they learn how to be joy spreaders, serving God by serving others.

Curricular tools and focus

We combine spiritual formation, intentional discipleship, and excellence in academics to foster students’ flourishing and growth.

  • Individualized instruction at unique levelto allow for students to grow in literacy
  • Hands-on, unit based instruction that combines writing, reading, math, and other areas of the curriculum such as science and history
  • Formative and summative assessments that drive instruction, allowing for student growth
  • Varied activities throughout the day, allowing for student movement and engagement
  • Safe, nurturing, and loving environment where students are fully known and discipled
  • Students write in journals and learn to love great literature that has stood the test of time
  • Teachers integrate biblical truth throughout the day, helping students understand the importance of critical thinking
  • Math instruction involves manipulatives and interactive centers, allowing teachers to meet the needs of various learners and provide small-group, differentiated math instruction
  • Students attend related arts classes throughout the week, including PE, music, art, and STEAM.