Early Childhood Curriculum

St. Bonaventure Catholic School’s early childhood program for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten provides a nurturing, faith-filled foundation focused on social-emotional growth and early academic readiness. Students learn through hands-on exploration, structured routines, and joyful discovery in a supportive environment that encourages confidence, kindness, and a love of learning.

We invite you to schedule a tour to visit our campus and see our TK and Kindergarten classrooms in action. Ready to join our community? Apply online and take the first step in your child’s educational journey at SBS.

TK students must be 4 years old by September 1st and Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1st.

Religion

  • Weekly Mass in the Church (TK starts a little later in the year)

  • Reflects the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

  • Students are introduced to Scriptures and the Sacraments

  • Faith Families

  • Service Projects

  • Eucharistic Adoration (K)

  • “His Little Way” – Sofia Institute (TK)

  • The Little Catholics’ Journey through the Liturgical Year

  • Loyola Press Growing with God (K)

  • Sadlier We Believe Catholic Identity Edition Religion Curriculum (K)

Mathematics

  • Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

  • Small Group Instruction

  • Developmental Skills in Number Sense, Algebra Functions, Measurement, Geometry, and Mathematical Reasoning

  • Curriculum Integration with Science and Technology

  • Daily Foundational Skill Review

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Houghton Mifflin Big Day Pre-K (TK)

  • Savvas Envision Math (K)

  • Three Cheers Envision (TK) Literacy/Math/SS/Science Program

English Language Arts - Literacy

  • Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

  • Small Group Instruction

  • Foundational Skills in Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Reading

  • Daily word work with Word Families and Sight Words

  • Speaking and Listening Opportunities

  • Sentence mastery and writing skills practice using Four Square Writning (TK & K)

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Houghton Mifflin Big Day Pre-K (TK)

  • Houghton Mifflin Journeys Reading and Language Arts Program (K)

Early Childhood Education Curriculum - Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten

Science

  • Curriculum aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (K)

  • Scientific Inquiry

  • Hands on Investigation and Experimentation

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Mystery Science Science Curriculum (K)

Social Studies

  • Houghton Mifflin Into Social Studies Program (grade K)

  • Studies include communities and the historical connections between the World of Long Ago and the World Today

  • Curriculum is designed to meet mission-driven national standards approved by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange.

  • Differentiated instruction for remediation and enrichment

Enrichment Opportunities

updated 08/2024