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Kindergarten at The Avalon School—a K-12 Catholic school for boys— cultivates wonder, friendship, and a love for learning—all within a faith-filled environment. Sign up for our Open House on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10:30 am-12:30pm.

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What Does a Day Look Like?

Every day in Avalon’s kindergarten is designed to balance structure with freedom, learning with joy.

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The Power of Play

Where curiosity, imagination, and growth come to life. Outdoor and indoor play are necessary components to an Avalon kindergarten.

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Why Kindergarten at Avalon?

At Avalon, kindergarten is more than a classroom—it’s the first step in forming boys of virtue and curiosity.

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A Day in Kindergarten

What Does a Day Look Like? Every day in Avalon’s kindergarten is carefully designed to balance structure with joy. Boys learn best when they feel safe, engaged, and active, and our daily rhythm reflects that.

  • The Right Morning

    Starting the day with prayer, songs, and community.

  • Learning Blocks

    Building early literacy and numeracy skills through engaging and fun lessons.

  • Outdoor Play

    Recess and exploration in spaces made for boys to move, imagine, and create.

  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

    Kindergartners work with trained catechists in the Atrium, learning about Jesus Christ, the good shepherd.

  • Orton-Gillingham 3-D (OG 3-D) Literacy Program

    Taught by highly trained faculty, our reading instruction follows the Science of Reading and the OG 3-D approach. This evidence-based, structured, multisensory method breaks reading into manageable skills—phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—building confident readers through explicit, sequential teaching.

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The Power of Play

At Avalon, play isn’t just recess—it’s how boys learn best. Through building, creating, moving, and imagining, our kindergarteners develop problem-solving skills, strengthen friendships, and discover the joy of learning in action.

  • Exploring Outdoors

    Hands-on discovery of nature, fostering curiosity and wonder.

  • Imaginative Role Play

    Stories and pretend play that stretch creativity.

  • Collaborative Games

    Learning teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. Even kindergartners love playing chess!

  • Creative Arts & Crafts

    Expression through drawing, painting, and making.

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Why Kindergarten at Avalon?

A Foundation Built on Virtue, Play, and Discovery

  • Faith & Virtue

    A gentle introduction to Catholic traditions and values that shape character. Avalon uses the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, the only one of its program in Montgomery County.

  • Love of Learning

    Reading, math, and problem-solving taught in ways that spark curiosity.

  • Friendship & Play

    Daily opportunities to build friendships and learn the importance of teamwork.

  • Confidence & Independence

    Guided experiences that encourage responsibility and self-expression.

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What Our Parents think

The boys have the freedom to play well, and in that freedom they are curious to learn together about the world around them.

Veronica P.

Avalon parent

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Kindergarten is an important milestone—one that shapes your son’s approach to learning for years to come. At Avalon, he’ll find joy in discovery, confidence in trying new things, and comfort in knowing he’s part of a caring community.

Enrollment is now open for Fall 2026.
Spaces are limited.

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