SDCA Program

This class is designed to teach children to count, identify geometric forms, length, to be able to name months, and time.  Students also practice spatial awareness and become familiar with terminology specific for this subject.  One of the goals is to teach children apply new mathematical concepts to the world around them. 

The main objective of Language Skills class is to creatively teach students how to express their thoughts and ideas in Russian, applying correct language rules. This class helps children feel comfortable engaging in dialogues and makes their speech more enriched when they do storytelling.  Classes include speech correction exercises to encourage children pronounce their sounds clearly.  Other goals of this class include enriching children’s vocabulary, teaching them to create sentences using correct word order and grammar rules, retell short stories, and develop communication skills that children can use with both peers and adults. 

 One of the main objectives for this class is to strike children’s interest about books and reading.  In this class, children learn how to actively listen and pay attention to the storyline.  They learn to sympathies with characters from books and see the world from a different perspective.  Our program includes tales and poems of both Russian and American authors so that our students are exposed to children’s literature from both cultures.  Literacy class improves children’s critical thinking, imagination, storytelling and listening skills.  In this class, children strengthen their memory by learning short poems by heart and retelling small parts of the books.

Older students have weekly English Language classes. Curriculum includes learning Alphabet, numbers, learn to engage in dialogues. This class is designed to help students transition to English-speaking environment when they start Kindergarten.

The main goal of Dramatic Play is to create a positive environment among children in each class, make them feel comfortable and secure to express themselves.  Children are encouraged to participate in role-playing games and theatric performances that take place in our Academy. Children get a chance to watch puppet shows where they learn to follow the actions of main characters.  This class is great for improving children’s memory as they learn their lines, motivate them to be creative and let their imagination blossom.  Dramatic Play class encourages children feel comfortable and have fun during pretend-play activities. 

The main goal of P.E. classes is to encourage children’s not only physical development, but also promote their healthy and positive growth. This class motivates children to grow up to become caring adults who enjoy taking initiative.  Children learn to love sports and staying physically active. These classes help students learn to walk, run, keep their balance, jump, and throw. Children get a chance to participate in group games both indoors and outdoors that involve physical activity. Classes include weekly step and yoga.

Music and Movement classes include the following activities: listening to classical and modern music, singing and learning the lyrics of children’s songs, as well as practicing rhythmic movements to music.  These classes also help students prepare for upcoming musicals and holiday celebrations.  During Music and Movement classes children get an opportunity to experiment playing various musical instruments. 

These classes allow students the opportunity for self-realization and self-affirmation, contribute to the development of their creative individuality. Harmonious combination of musical, motor, physical and intellectual development help students learn the basics of musical and theoretical concepts, develop an ear for music and memory, sense of rhythm, and activate the perception of music.

Art classes combine drawing, clay modeling, gluing, and other crafts activities.  The main goal of these classes is to strike students’ interest about art.  Here, children are encouraged to use their creativity and imagination.  They also gain such useful skills as holding and using scissors properly, holding and using paint brush and other drawing supplies the right way, etc.  During art classes, students work on both their individual creations and group projects. 

Science classes encourage students to search for scientific answers and satisfy their thirst for curiosity. This class guides students in discovering and researching, promotes logical thinking, speech and analytical skills. Students learn to come up with reasoning-consequence connections and form the basics of the science world.

This class introduces children to their surroundings, nature, and their role within community. Children enrich their vocabulary, learn to compare and contrast, describe and analyze the world around them.  Topics include but are not limited to “Family,” “Holidays and Traditions,” “Seasons,” “Plants,””Animals,” “Etiquette,”  etc..