Transitional Kindergarten

About

Transitional Kindergarten or TK is a program that is designed to bridge the gap between Pre-K and Kindergarten. It is often referred to as the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience. The program is available for children who have completed Pre-k but are not quite ready for kindergarten or their birthday is too late for the kindergarten cut-off date of August 1st. The curriculum and approach in Transitional Kindergarten is similar to a typical Kindergarten Curriculum and research has shown children who have attended TK have a much greater degree of success when they are in kindergarten. Trinity Lutheran Preschool is the only facility in the Carson Valley with a Universal TK program! This class does not have a naptime.

Ratio

Enrollment is limited in order to maintain a low pupil-teacher ratio. (Our pupil-teacher ratios are at or below state requirements in order to ensure a quality educational program.)

TK Ratio ~ 10:1

TK | 5 Years | Serving Carson Valley, NV

  • Christian Values

  • Bible Stories, Prayers, Chapel and Songs

  • Individualized Learning

  • Language Skills

  • Math Skills

  • Science

Our curriculum includes, and is not limited to the following:

  • Social Skills

  • Creative Arts

  • Physical Play

  • Letter Recognition and Reading Skills

  • Dramatic Play

  • Free Choice Activities

 FAQs

  • Supplies are provided by each family:

    Diapers/Pull-ups/Swim diapers (in summer)

    Blanket and/or pillow for nap time

    Cuddly/Favorite animal for nap time

    Extra Clothes

    Wipes

    Rash Ointment

    Backpack

    Lunchbox

  • Snacks: Parents are responsible for packing an AM and PM snack for their child.

    Lunch: Parents must pack a lunch for their child. On Wednesdays, the Advanced Toddlers may purchase a fundraiser lunch in the morning. Please view our CALENDER to see what is being served each Wednesday.

    Food Safety: We follow safety guidelines on storing, heating and serving all food.

    *Milk at the school is served at snack and lunch free of charge under a USDA Special Milk Program grant administered by the Nevada Dept of Education – Office of Child Nutrition and School Health.

    *In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6372 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

  • Everyday we will fill out and send home a daily news report. This will include:

    Date

    Diaper Changes/Potty Time

    Nap Time

    Needed Supplies

    Special Notes from the Teachers

    Eating habits

  • We will provide each child with a mat and sheet that will be laundered once a week or as needed during the week due to accidents. We will give them their blanket/pillow/nap cuddly and rub their back, if needed. We play soft soothing music to help them rest. This is an important part of the day as well. Important brain development goes on during this quiet rest time. LABEL – LABEL – LABEL all items please!

  • Toddlers love to explore and express their curiosity with the world around them. When toddlers are uncooperative, even defiant they need adults who are gentle and firm to enforce reasonable limits, but also understand the difficulty that toddlers are having. The following are characteristics of a toddler: They are egocentric – they believe that they are the center of the world. They have a lack of understanding and a lack of self-control. Toddlers often have good intentions, but bad implementation. It is important for us to show encouragement and appreciation of the good intention. Discipline with toddlers is a matter of planning, setting clear limits and expectations, redirection and logical consequences done in a loving and caring manner.

  • Our Toddler Playground is separated from the preschool playground, with age-appropriate outdoor play toys including a sandbox, slides and other various items. Safety and security are very important to us, which is why all of our playgrounds are blocked by a 5 foot tall wall and are not visible from the street. As with preschool outdoor play, Toddler outdoor play is always supervised by a staff member.Item description

  • 6:45am ~ T.L.C. Opens

    6:45am – 8:00am ~ Morning Activities (open centers in the big room)

    7:00am – 8:00am ~ Breakfast Cereal Available (.50)

    8:20am ~ School Kids – GES bus stop in front of Center

    8:30am ~ School Kids – Van Drop-off MES

    8:00am – 9:00am ~ Outside Fun or Inside Free Centers (depending on weather)

    9:00am ~ Preschool/Kindergarten Begins

    9:00am – 9:20am ~ Bathroom break/AM Snack

    9:40am – 10:00am ~ Jesus Time/Circle Time (3 yrs)

    9:40am – 10:00am ~ All School Chapel on Wednesdays

    9:30am – 11:00am ~ Preschool Instruction

    10:40am – 11:00am ~ Jesus Time/Circle Time (4 yrs)

    11:00am – 11:30am ~ Outside Playground Fun

    11:30am – 12:00pm ~ Pre-K lunch

    12:00pm – 12:30pm ~ 3’s lunch/Pre-K outside

    12:30pm ~ Half Day Program Ends

    12:30pm – 2:00pm ~ Bathroom break/Quiet/Rest Time

    2:00pm – 2:10pm ~ Quiet Reading and early nap risers

    2:10pm – 2:30pm ~ Bathroom break/PM Snack (snacks provided by parents)

    2:30pm – 4:30pm ~ Outside Play/Special Program as Scheduled

    (Gym, P.E., Music, Library, Sign Language/Bells/etc.)

    3:00pm ~ School Kids – Van Pick Up MES

    3:30pm ~ School Kids – Drop Off from GES front bus stop

    3:30pm – 4:00pm ~ After-School Snack & Jesus Time/Wednesdays Chapel

    4:30pm- 5:45pm ~ Outside/Inside Center Play (homework/crafts/activities)

    5:45pm – 6:00pm ~ Clean-Up/Story/Music

    6:00pm ~ Center Closes