Reading
Sounds, letters & stories
We listen for beginning sounds, build words, and retell favorite stories.
Welcome, rock stars!
Learning has
its own rhythm.
A joyful home base for our kindergarten community—where families can see what we're learning, find helpful resources, and stay in the groove.
Ready to rock, ready to roll!
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NOW PLAYINGCurious MindsSide A • Kindergarten
On our playlist
This week in class
Here's a peek at the big ideas we're exploring together. Ask your rock star to teach you something new!
Math
Numbers all around us
We count, compare, sort, and explain how we know.
Music
Find the beat
We use rhythm, movement, and song to make new learning stick.
Take the learning home
Family resources
Simple, playful ways to practice together—no printer required unless a resource says otherwise.
Sound Hunt
Find five things at home that begin with our sound of the week.
Family activityCount & Move
A quick movement game for counting forward and backward.
Movement gameRhythm Echoes
Clap a pattern, take turns, and make your own family rhythm.
Music activityRESOURCE LIBRARYClassroom handouts & printables
Select View to open a PDF in your browser or Download to save a copy.
Our daily groove
A steady rhythm helps little learners shine.
Our days blend focused learning, music, movement, creativity, and play. Times may shift as our learners' needs guide the day.
- Welcome & communityConnection, routines, and a joyful start
- Literacy studioSounds, stories, writing, and small groups
- Math & discoveryHands-on problem solving and exploration
- Creative labScience, art, music, technology, and play
Welcome to kindergarten
Hi, I'm Mr. Firme!
I'm so excited to be your child's teacher. Kindergarten is a special year of curiosity, discovery, laughter, and tremendous growth—and I'm honored to share that journey with your family.
I bring more than a decade of classroom experience and 16 years of working with students of all ages. My wife and I proudly call Soledad home, and I'm grateful to serve the community where we live.
With a degree in music and a love for rock and metal guitar, I enjoy bringing rhythm and creativity into our learning. I also serve as our district's PreK–1 technology lead teacher, helping students use technology in balanced, purposeful, and age-appropriate ways.
🎸 MusicGuitar, rhythm & creativity💻 TechnologyPreK–1 district lead👨🍳 Beyond schoolCooking, photography & service
When teachers and families work together, amazing things happen. Here's to a wonderful year of learning and growth!
— Mr. Firme