St. Michael School Hosts Third Annual Kindergarten Boot Camp

Last week, 20 soon-to-be Kindergarten students attended St. Michael School’s third annual Kindergarten Boot Camp. The week-long program was open to any child entering Kindergarten, even if they were not attending St. Michael School in the fall. The goal of the boot camp was to give the students tools necessary to be successful in Kindergarten as well as getting rid of the nerves associated with starting school and instead build excitement about Kindergarten.

Each day started with prayer and sharing activities, similar to a typical school day. The rest of the day consisted of practicing fine motor skills and completing basic math and language arts activities. Students were also able to run an obstacle course, do science scavenger hunts, alphabet relays and water and bubble activities throughout the week. Teachers read aloud Commotion in the Ocean and students made their very own jellyfish.

“It is a very exciting week!” said Kindergarten teacher Sue DiGeronimo. “The students come in unsure of Kindergarten and leave feeling prepared and excited for the upcoming year.”