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| I feel it is very important for teachers and parents to have open communication. Listed below are things that can help your child before he/she enters Kindergarten and then information to know after he/she begins. |
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Beginning Kindergarten is a huge milestone for you and your child and you can help them prepare in many ways. In Kindergarten children learn about communication and academic skills. It is not only helpful to work on the basics, but also the importance of play, cooperation, and following directions.
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Social For most of your child’s school day, he/she will relate to and work with other children learning to collaborate on projects and share classroom items. Children will learn to be comfortable in group settings. Being part of the classroom will help with communication skills.
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Self-Awareness Besides being aware of others, children who begin Kindergarten need to be aware of themselves. Help your child to remember basic information about him/herself such as the correct spelling of his/her name, age, and possibly address.
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Expanding the mind Informally begin to use numbers and letters as you go about your daily routine. While unpacking grocery bags, for instance, you can count the items and ask your child to count along. You can have your child sort and place items in order by size or to alphabetize them if he/she already knows the letters and some sequences. Ask him/her to find objects inside or outside that might start with a specific letter. Knowing and identifying colors is also useful. Devote some time to teaching concepts as well. Understanding differences between words such as same and different or more and less will help a child to express thoughts. Another important tool is the art of describing and making distinctions.
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Surrounding your child with words Nurture your child with language whenever and however you can. Read to him/her frequently during the day and encourage your child to create his/her own story while looking at pictures. You can also ask your child to tell you a story for you to write down. Then he/she can try to read it back to you. Drawing pictures with the story can also be a fun project. Visit libraries and bookstores as often as possible. Remember to read, read, and read!
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I believe we share a common interest - your child. Your child is very important to me and I want him/her to have a successful year in Kindergarten. Througout the year, I will communicate with you through notes, telephone calls, and/or parent/teacher conferences. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns any time during the year. You can reach my at 676-3335 or send me a note. |
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Homework: Students will receive a homework folder at the beginning of the year. In this I will send home any important papers, information, school menu, as well as any homework. Homework is assigned during the week, however, it is always something that should not take your child long to complete as it is something that was taught. |
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Specials: Students have one or two specials daily. Please review the schedule to make sure your child is prepared for each class. For example, on a Gym day, students need to be wearing sneakers. Art smocks can be sent in at the beginning of the year, kept here all year, and then returned at the end of the year. |
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Recess: We will go outside for recess twice on a daily basis unless it is raining or extremely cold. Please dress your child appropriately for the weather. Sneakers and closed toed and heeled shoes are most appropriate. |
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Book Orders: Scholastic book orders will be sent home once a month. I try to give around 2 weeks before they need to be turned in. Only checks or money orders are accepted as payment; no cash. |
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Starting school is exciting for children! They have heard about it from parents, siblings, or friends. Now they are eager to begin. Getting off to a good start takes a team effort. Teachers, administrators and specialists are trained to help your child learn and grow. |
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Learn: He/she will be taught: Basic skills such as language, reading, writing, math, and social studies. Art, music, physical education, and library |
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Grow: He/she will learn to: Work with others Respect authority Develop self control |
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Goals for Kindergarten
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Develop self-esteem -being respectful -experiencing success -expressing feelings appropriately |
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Learn -exploring & making choices -working & playing independently, in pairs & in groups -expressing thoughts & ideas -problem solving |
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Increase knowledge and skills -listening, speaking, reading, & writing -collecting, observing, naming, & categorizing objects -sharing stories & ideas from books & experiences |