All About Kindergarten
Kindergarten Matters at Breakthrough Public Schools. Find out why!
Welcome to Kindergarten
Kindergarten is the first step on the journey to lifelong learning! Choosing a school for your child can be difficult. Finding a school with dedicated educators and joyful classrooms that allow your scholar to grow, explore, and thrive can make all the difference. We hope Breakthrough can be that place for your kindergartner!
What makes our kindergarten
program distinct
Safe, joyful learning environment
cared for and supported in their learning.
Two teachers per classroom
Breakfast, lunch,
& snack provideed
Free, full-day kindergarten
Early literacy focused curriculum
cared for and supported in their learning.
Student Services for scholars with IEPs, ELL, and more
Age-appropriate technology
A day in the life
of a Breakthrough kindergartner
7:35am - 8:00am
ARRIVAL
Early drop-off beginning at 7:35am
8:00am - 8:25am
COMMUNITY MEETING
Scholars build relationships, develop social-emotional intelligence, and give and receive affirmations.
8:25am - 9:10am
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
Story time! Teachers read books aloud to the class, helping kids understand the text and its lessons.
9:10am - 9:55am
CONNECTIONS
Music, gym, and art help scholars connect what they're learning in class with the world.
9:55am - 10:40am
MATH
Counting, adding, and subtracting become joyful adventures as we play with numbers and manipulatives.
11:05am - 12:00pm
FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY
A joyful adventure of building strong reading & writing skills.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
RECESS
A chance to move our bodies, be active, make friends, and navigate different personalities.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
DECODABLE TEXT
Scholars read and decode stories and sentences, making many new discoveries and learning along the way!
1:30pm - 2:00pm
MATH INTERVENTION
Small-group math instruction.
2:15pm
DISMISSAL
We head home knowing there is more wonder to explore tomorrow! After-school programming available.
What makes our kindergarten program distinct?
ENGAGING, INTERACTIVE LEARNING
Each school day follows a schedule and routine, complete with joyful learning a variety of fun learning formats, and specials, including small group learning, breakout rooms, art, music, physical education, team-building, and breaks in between.
SUPPORT AND FLEXIBILITY
We know that learning takes a major commitment and effort from parents and families, and we’re here to make the experience as seamless as possible, supporting you each step of the way.
EVERYONE LEARNS HERE!
We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion of all types of learners, and we work hard to make sure that our schools are brave spaces where exceptional learners are supported and have all the resources needed to reach their full potential.
PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES
Parents and families are the cornerstones to our scholar's success, and we deeply value our relationship with parents. You can expect transparent communication and collaboration from every teacher and staff member from day one.
Kindergarten Readiness Resources
Developmental Milestones Checklist
A checklist of important developmental milestones for incoming kindergarteners!
Before School Starts Summer Checklist
A checklist of kindergarten readiness activities to practice with your child over summer!
Printable K-Readiness Worksheets
A collection of seven fun and printable activities for your child to practice writing, counting and more.
Books to Read With Your Kindergartner
All of the below books are available for free through the Cleveland Public Library and can be picked up at their 28 locations or reserved online!
The Day You Begin
by Jacqueline Woodson
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
by Margaret McNamara &
G. Brian Karas
The Name Jar
by Yangsook Choi
What is Given from the Heart
by Patricia C. McKissack
Juneteenth for Mazie
by Floyd Cooper