Kindergarten to 1st Foundation

For children entering Kindergarten to 1st Grader

Kindergarten to 1st Foundation!

Get your child excited and prepared for their big transition! This engaging and supportive program is designed for children entering kindergarten and 1st grader in the fall, helping them build confidence in both academic and social-emotional skills.

Each day, children will practice essential social-emotional skills such as whole-body listening, sharing, problem-solving, and smooth transitioning between activities—all in a fun and nurturing environment.

In addition, they’ll participate in hands-on academic enrichment activities to strengthen early literacy, writing, math, and critical thinking skills. Weekly project-based learning will bring science, cooking, and art to life, sparking curiosity and creativity.

The afternoon program features exciting themed days to keep learning fun:
⭐ Movement Mondays – Get active with fun physical activities!
🔧 Tinkering Tuesdays – Explore creativity with STEM and building challenges.
💦 Wet Wednesdays – Water play and splash-filled fun!
🎭 This or That Thursdays – Engage in choice-based activities that encourage decision-making.
🚌 Field Trip Fridays – Enjoy exciting adventures and outings!

Join us for a summer of learning, discovery, and fun as we help your child step confidently into kindergarten!

CLASS INFORMATION

Location:
Shoesmith Elementary School
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615

Summer Session Dates

Session I: June 22nd- June 10th

Session II: July 13th- July 31st
**children are encouraged to attend both sessions, but may register for one**

Ages
Rising Kindergarten Students -Rising 1st Graders

Days
Monday-Friday

Program Times
Full Day: 8:00 am- 3:00 pm

*Full Day price includes weekly field trips

Half Day: 8:00 am- 12:00 pm

*A $150 deposit is due at checkout

Installment Payment Plans Available

DISCOUNT CODES for 10% Off:

earlybirdextend2025: available until 4/30

Families of 2 or more children will receive an automatic 10% discount