Academic Program

Kindergarteners Travel to Space!

Kindergarteners Travel to Space!

June 18, 2018 |
Academic Program, Field Trips
The Unicorns were studying outer space in April, so we went to visit the Chabot Space and Science Center. We met up outside and had a quick snack before being ushered into the planetarium for a film. There was some anxiety about whether the film would be scary, but Justice,…
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But… Is Crestmont for Me?

But… Is Crestmont for Me?

March 14, 2018 |
Academic Program
This blog post is by Crestmont parent Chamia LaRae Chambers. My son had been attending a fantastic, private preschool for almost three years when I realized that I had no idea where he’d be going next.  The school he was at was a real school (not a daycare center), they…
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Patterns

Patterns

January 11, 2018 |
Academic Program
Our Kindergarten students have been using concrete and visual models to learn about patterns. Using models in math makes those concepts easier to understand and remember. And why are patterns important? Patterns are the building blocks to higher level math (Statistics, Algebra, Measurement) and it all starts in Kindergarten!
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Partner Pals

Partner Pals

December 14, 2017 |
Academic Program
Multi-age classes, activities, and play are integral to Crestmont’s philosophy. One of the ways we encourage multi-age connections is through Partner Pals. Younger children are partnered with an older buddy and engage in a variety of activities together throughout the year. Multi-age connections benefit both younger and older children, as…
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Middle School Science Buddies

Middle School Science Buddies

November 13, 2017 |
Academic Program
Our Middle School students are partnering with the Kindergarten students as science buddies. Once a week, for 5 weeks, the 5th-7th graders will be meeting with their Kindergarten friends as the Ks explore their 5 senses. Besides the academic benefits, there are social-emotional benefits for both the younger and the…
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