Kindergartners at Denver Christian School experience the joy and wonder of learning with creative activities that build strong foundational skills. Children are able to try new things and grow in confidence within a safe and nurturing classroom environment. Teachers and staff are dedicated to a culture that recognizes each student is a loved and precious child of God.
Whole-Child Development
Six Spheres of Learning in Kindergarten
At Denver Christian, we nurture the whole child through six interconnected spheres of growth. Explore how each sphere is expressed at the kindergarten level.
Spiritual Growth
God Worshiper
Weekly chapel and daily devotions establish rhythms of worship and prayer; consistent practices help students experience God’s presence in familiar, age-appropriate ways.
Art, music, and play-based learning frequently incorporate Christian themes; creative expression supports joyful, early faith development.
Clearer understanding of God’s presence in daily life; emerging awareness of living out faith through kindness, obedience, and love toward others.
Cognitive Growth
Truth Discerner
Programs such as FLEX, 100’s Day, Zero the Hero, Butterfly Pavilion, and Reading Buddies foster peer learning and cognitive growth within a faith-centered community.
Specialized classes in art, STEM, physical education, and music; after-school programs allowing students to explore creativity and talents as God-given gifts.
Strong academic foundation in literacy and problem-solving; growing confidence and readiness for the next stage of learning.
Physical Growth
Wellness Steward
Daily recess and physical education classes help students build strength, coordination, and a love for active play, while also teaching them that caring for their bodies honors God.
Structured games, team-building activities, and play-based PE emphasizing cooperation and physical growth in a joyful, Christian environment.
Growing understanding of physical health, exercise, and nutrition as ways to serve God and others.
Creative Growth
Beauty Creator
Activities such as collaborative art projects and interactive storytelling help students understand the role of creativity in God’s world, allowing them to express their ideas and thoughts freely.
Provides structured time for music, art, and STEM exploration, emphasizing creativity in both artistic and technical expressions, while guiding students to see creativity as a reflection of God’s nature.
Students develop the ability to generate new ideas and express themselves confidently, understanding creativity as a gift from God meant to be nurtured and shared.
Personal Growth
Image Reflector
Classroom leadership moments, such as “teacher for a day” or leading group activities; experiences building confidence, voice, and self-awareness.
Art, music, and physical education provide creative expression; opportunities to discover interests and talents within a Christian community.
Clearer sense of identity and God-given abilities; growing understanding of how personal gifts contribute to community life and ongoing growth.
Social Growth
Shalom Restorer
Classroom centers, projects, and performances build community; weekly chapel introduces healthy relationships and the practice of bringing healing to others.
Art, music, and play-based learning provide space to explore emotions and social interactions; guided practice in resolving conflict through Christlike principles.
Stronger social skills and emotional resilience; understanding that interactions with others are opportunities to reflect God’s love and build Christian community.
Families can select from two kindergarten programs:
- Progressive Kindergarten: Students begin the year with a 3-day (T,Th,F), full-day program before Christmas, then continue with 4 days (T-F) per week starting in January.
- Enrichment Kindergarten: Students attend a 5-day, full-day program for the entire school year.
- Note: All benchmarks and standards for kindergarten are met in our Progressive Kindergarten program. The additional Enrichment days are above and beyond our progressive kindergarten program and includes more opportunities for STEM, Teacher of the day, play-based learning and enrichment in reading and writing.
The kindergarten program at Denver Christian School has a long history of educating young scholars.
Highlights of kindergarten include:
Reading Buddies
Our Reading Buddies are formed by pairing kindergartners with students from the third grade. Friendships blossom as third graders practice leadership skills while nurturing and working on activities throughout the year with their younger buddies. Kindergartners develop a sense of belonging in the larger school community.
A Rich Language Arts Program
Children develop early reading skills that are grounded in a strong phonics base, learn word attack capabilities and gain a love of reading through a wide variety of books and stories. Each day also includes activities that help kindergarten children develop writing and comprehension skills. The reading curriculum used at this age and stage is Into Reading. Our teachers will incorporate pieces of Orton Gilllingham as well in order to teach these important foundational skills.
Math Facts + Concepts = Problem Solving
Kindergartners gain a strong foundation of math facts and an age-appropriate understanding of math concepts. This foundation allows children to become adept at problem-solving. While our math curriculum and daily lessons come from Savvas’ Envision 2.0, our teachers supplement math lessons with hands-on, engaging manipulatives to make math concrete yet fun!
Growth in God’s Word
Bible stories and biblical instruction are an integral part of the daily curriculum. Starting in preschool and continuing through high school, all students are equipped with the knowledge they need to understand and believe God’s word. Teachers model for children how faith plays a role in daily interactions and relationships. If you ask our kindergartners what their favorite part of the day is, you’ll often hear them answer the Bible (or recess…)! Kindergartners also participate in weekly chapel services.
Science for Inquisitive Minds
Young learners engage in our active learning science curriculum. Through hands-on activities, kindergarten students will explore elements of God’s creation including Trees and Weather, Materials and Motions, and Animals Two by Two.
Special Classes
Each week, kindergartners have specific class times with teachers who specialize in various enrichment subjects, including art, music, STEM, library and physical education. These classes incorporate concepts that focus on whole-child growth, while enhancing academic growth, and allow kindergartners to explore their own unique God-given gifts and talents.
After School Programming
For parents who need a caring environment for children beyond regular school hours, we offer an excellent program. 3:15- 5:30 pm
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Discover Kindergarten at Denver Christian School
Ready to see if Denver Christian School is the right school for your kindergartner?
Contact Our Admissions Team:
Email Carrie Johnson at cjohnson@DenverChristian.org or call 303-763-7919.