๐ Kindergarten Bi-Weekly C-STREAM¶
17 Sessions | 25 Minutes Each | Every Other Week
This folder contains the condensed Kindergarten C-STREAM curriculum for schools with bi-weekly STREAM classes. Each session combines the best elements from the weekly curriculum while maintaining faith integration and hands-on exploration.
๐ Session Overview¶
| Session | Title | Theme | Key Activity |
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| Session 01 | Welcome to Wonder | Introduction | Wonder Walk & Five Senses |
| Session 02 | God's Amazing World | Creation | Nature exploration |
| Session 03 | Building Basics | Engineering | Block towers |
| Session 04 | Colors & Light | Science | Light exploration |
| Session 05 | Simple Machines | Engineering | Ramps & rolling |
| Session 06 | Thanksgiving Wonder | Gratitude | Thankful collage |
| Session 07 | Advent Light | Wonder | Star & light activities |
| Session 08 | Winter Science | Seasons | Ice & snow exploration |
| Session 09 | Our Catholic School | Community | School celebration |
| Session 10 | Weather Wonder | Science | Weather observation |
| Session 11 | Growing Things | Life Science | Planting seeds |
| Session 12 | Animal Homes | Engineering | Habitat building |
| Session 13 | Easter New Life | Renewal | Butterfly life cycle |
| Session 14 | Sound & Music | Arts | Making instruments |
| Session 15 | Helping Others | Service | Kindness project |
| Session 16 | Water Wonder | Science | Sink/float exploration |
| Session 17 | Year Celebration | Exhibition | Portfolio sharing |
๐ฏ Learning Goals¶
By the end of the year, Kindergarten students will:
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โ Approach the world with wonder and curiosity
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โ Use their five senses to explore God's creation
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โ Build simple structures and test designs
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โ Understand that faith and discovery go together
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โ Show kindness and care for others and creation
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โ Share what they've learned with others
๐ ๏ธ Materials Used Throughout Year¶
From CSCOE Library¶
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KEVA Planks
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Pattern Blocks
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Simple Machines Kit
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Magnifying glasses
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Color mixing supplies
Classroom Supplies¶
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Construction paper
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Craft sticks
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Playdough
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Crayons/markers
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Nature items (leaves, rocks, etc.)
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Family Connection¶
Each session includes a "Wonder at Home" activity families can do together. Consider:
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Sending home a bi-weekly Wonder Journal page
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Creating a classroom photo book families can check out
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Hosting a Family Wonder Night in spring
Kindergarten Bi-Weekly C-STREAM โ Where wonder meets discovery!