Transitional Kindergarten Welcome to Transitional Kindergarten Mrs. Brown 2017-2018

You told me all about your About your Teacher You told me all about your beautiful children… So, it’s only fair that you know a few things about me

What our Day Looks Like Morning drop off is in the Morning Care room by 8:00 AM We unpack our backpacks and sit in circle for prayer and daily topic introductions Group and individual activities Recess is at 9:30 / Snack 9:45 Lunch – 11:20 – 12:00 Mass: Monday at 9:00 PE: Tues and Fri 9:00 – 9:45 Computer time Music Art Trek Spanish FamillyMasses: 2nd Sunday of the month

Different Learning Styles* and Developmental Levels In TK the focus is on each individual child allowing them to feel successful regardless of age, ability, attention span, etc. *STAR Testing - quarterly exam on computer *Self-Assessment Handout * Report Cards are assessment based

In TK We: Acknowledge each child’s presence Honor children’s requests Validate children’s answers Highlight each child’s uniqueness Marvel at children’s creativity Accommodate attention spans Encourage children’s risk taking Bolster each child’s self-image Explore children’s interests

By Doing Those Things We: Develop useful skills Learn meaningful concepts Strive towards independence Expand our potential Form cooperative habits Strive towards intrinsic motivation Practice negotiating skills Develop reasoning skills Develop compassion for others Form wholesome attitudes Become creative thinkers and doers

Curriculum ~ Language Arts – ABC’s (out of order), Jumbo letter, Book Reports, Max Scholar, STAR testing ~ Social Studies -Children Around the World, Me on the Map ~ Math - Number recognition (out of order), graphing, simple addition/subtraction, IXL ~ Religion – The Holy Family, Prayers, Saint of the Week, Religious holidays ~ Science - Insects, Weather, Solar System

Type Title Here Last But Not Least Type Information here Jesus Doll - End of Day Blessing Agreements not Rules Birthday Celebrations / Parties Prayer Bear - Home Monday. Returned Friday Webpage weekly updates - Visit: www.holycrossventura.org Click “News” tab and then “Transitional Kindergarten”. Scroll down and on right side there is a form to fill out to receive the updates automatically Type Information here

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