Clay Springs Elementary
Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Curriculum at a Glance
Clay Springs Elementary offers Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) free-of-charge for children who are four years old by Sept. 1. Space is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. VPK Round Up is offered each spring and kicks off the registration process. Dates and details are available on the Early Childhood Program’s website, accessible directly at www.earlychildhood.ocps.net.
The OCPS VPK program leads students to success by offering a high- quality program that incorporates the following stimulating and developmentally appropriate practices:
• Encourages children to achieve their highest potential through healthy, innovative, educational, and fun activities.
• Models the character traits of honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness.
• Builds a sense of community between school and family.
• Values diversity by encouraging children to learn about their heritage, and the heritage of others, and by continually exposing children to literature, music, and toys that celebrate diversity.
• Extends the range of play and learning experiences outside the classroom through an emphasis on outdoor and natural learning environments, field trips, and classroom visits from a wide variety of community resource representatives.
• Supports inclusion of children with special needs in the general education classroom.
• Integrates classroom centers, which support the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for 4-Year olds, focusing on the current academic themes that include opportunities for language and physical development, early literacy, writing, and mathematical thinking.
School Supplies
1 pair of headphones (for use with iPad/tablet)
1 green plastic binder folder (with 2 pockets & brads)
1 spiral 70 page notebook
2 composition notebooks (preferably not plastic)
1 EXPO markers (2 pack) -black
2 Crayola crayons (16 count)
1 Crayola thin washable markers- 10 count (classic colors)
1 Ziploc baggies - gallon
1 Scotch tape (roll only - no dispenser)
1 baby wipe package
1 backpack (no wheels, large enough to hold a folder)
1 water bottle/thermos (labeled with child's name)
1 change of clothes in case of accidents or spills (place in baggie labeled with child's name)
1 Family Photo & 1 Self Photo (place in Ziploc baggie and label with child's name)
Wish List (optional but helpful)
White, small, plain paper plates (100 count)
White, large 9" paper plates
Avery Labels (1"x2 5/8") #6240
Crayola Washable Markers- 10 count classic colors
Multi-Color (bright) cardstock or copy paper
3" Blue or Green Painters Tape Roll
White 6" plain paper plates
Glue Sticks
Hot Glue Sticks
Kleenex Tissue Box
Quart Ziploc Baggies
Assorted Construction Paper