With an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, our Bridging Kindergarten program helps children develop the readiness and confidence for kindergarten. Participants who have spring and summer birthdays and who turn 5 before September 1 are eligible.
As children transition from preschool to kindergarten, they move from basic counting and recognition of numbers to understanding numerical relationships and patterns as well as basic mathematical operations
The student-teacher ratio for our Bridging K program is 6:1. In Texas, the average for this age group is three times that at 18:1! We’re able to keep our ratio so low because 1) class sizes are smaller at 12 students, and 2) we have a team of staff directly supporting our lead teacher in the classroom.
At this stage, children are likely to be quite articulate, so the program would offer advanced language experiences. Kids would engage in in-depth discussions, tell and write their own stories, and explore a variety of books, including early reader books. There would also be emphasis on listening skills and following multi-step instructions, which are crucial for kindergarten readiness.
Experiential learning continues to be an effective teaching strategy. Kids would participate in complex projects or field trips that connect to real-world experiences. They might start a class garden, investigate local wildlife, or run a mock store, integrating math, science, and social studies concepts.
As children prepare for kindergarten, there's a heightened focus on developing independence, resilience, and cooperative skills. The curriculum might involve group projects, roles and responsibilities within the classroom, and guided discussions about feelings and relationships.
Fine motor skills would be honed to ensure children are ready for kindergarten activities, like detailed drawing, writing letters and numbers, and cutting out complex shapes. Gross motor skills would also continue to be fostered through outdoor play and structured physical activities.
Problem-solving tasks would become more advanced in a bridge program. Kids would tackle more complicated puzzles, begin using basic math operations, and be encouraged to use logical thinking to solve conflicts or challenges independently.
The first step of your application is submitting an inquiry for 2025-2026 on behalf of your child. It sets up your account and takes only a few minutes. Creating an account also adds you to our email list, which keeps you informed of important updates and gives you early access to event registrations.