3. Planning For Success Readiness is a combination of: Social Emotional Academic IUSD Kindergarten Philosophy In IUSD our goal is to promote a joy of learning in a positive and nurturing environment, which creates critical thinkers, effective oral communicators, and life-long learners.

4. Language This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to use appropriate oral language during: Reading Groups- analysis and discussion Journaling Rug Buddies Sharing and Author’s Chair Super Star

5. Sharing and Super Star

6. Reading This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to learn: Letter/sound recognition Sight words Read CVC words Wordless picture books Reading!!

7. Reading

9. Writing This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to learn: Handwriting Without Tears Journaling from day 1 – Uppercase and lowercase as appropriate – Spacing between words – Appropriate punctuation – Detailed sentence – Appropriate picture – Writing on Topic Thinking Maps

10. Journal Writing

11. Math Number Concept Development This is important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to learn: Number sense to 20 (write and recognize) Addition and Subtraction (Fluently 1-5/1-10 with manipulatives) Concepts of time (days of the week, months of the year, time of day-morning, afternoon, evening) Maturity for hands-on lessons

12. Mathematics

13. Science

14. Social Studies

15. Social and Emotional Development This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten… Classroom with many students RIR expectations: – Backpacks and lunch boxes – Waiting turns – Respecting other property – Completing activities

16. This is important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to participate in… Concept Development- Art and Music- recognize and name colors; understand concepts such as in/out, on/off, front/back, up/down; participation Physical Development- Fine motor- holding a pencil (tri-pod grip), cutting with scissors Gross motor- running, jumping, climbing, ride a tricycle, bounce a ball, jump rope, hula hoop Health and Safety- Good health habits (washing hands), follow simple safety rules, eat healthy foods

17. Art

18. We look forward to a Successful year! Your child will have a more successful experience in Kindergarten if he/she is more well-rounded in all of these areas: Social Emotional Academic

19. Kindergarten Walk-Thru **Check-in at the front office** April 5 th 8:45-9:15 or April 7 th 12:00-12:30 *This is for incoming Kindergarten students ONLY. No siblings please*

20. Up-Coming Events Annual School Carnival Friday, June 3 rd 5:00-8:00pm Open House Wednesday, May 25 th

21. Kindergarten Meet and Greet Thursday, August 11 th 8:00-2:00 Friday, August 12 th 8:00-12:00 Meet and Greet date and time will be scheduled when you enroll your child in the office. Looking Ahead to Fall! Kindergarten Back to School Night The FIRST night of school