Kindergarten Instructional Guide

Canyons Thrive Time Curriculum focuses on developing critical competencies that support students to be successful in school and life. Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through middle school, students will acquire the knowledge and skills to: build resilience, set goals for personal growth, make responsible decisions, understand and serve one’s community, respect oneself and others, and resolve conflict.

Understanding Our Community

Building Resilience

Respecting Myself and Others

Making Responsible Decisions

Setting Goals for Personal Growth

Resolving Conflict

Kindergarten Thrive Time lessons are from the Wonders curriculum. There are two scope and sequence options for elementary schools to select from:

Option 1 - Thrive Time Aligned Scope and Sequence: Teach the lessons following the Thrive Time scope and sequence for Grades 1-5. This sequence differs from the order in the Wonders curriculum but matches the rest of the school’s schedule. Option 2 - Wonders Aligned Scope and Sequence: Teach the lessons in sync with the Wonders stories that are outlined in their curriculum. This sequence differs from the Thrive Time lessons in Grades 1-5, but matches the Wonders curriculum. The next pages outline both options clearly. School leadership should decide which scope and sequence option will be used at their school, and all Kindergarten teachers need to follow their school’s chosen approach.