1. at Sanders Corner Elementary School

2. Welcome!
Introductions by Mr. Jacques

3. Kindergarten Philosophy
Kindergarten is the start of an exciting learning journey. Our kindergarten classrooms provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for all children.

4. What do you think a rising Kindergartener should be able to do?
THINK, PAIR, SHARE ACTIVITY
What do you think a rising Kindergartener should be able to do?

5. Children are active learners. They learn best when allowed multiple
A Day in Kindergarten
Children are active learners. They learn best when allowed multiple
opportunities to play, create, investigate, explore, predict and learn from one another and their environment.

6. Arrival to School Arrival time – 7:35 – 7:50 a.m.
(students are marked tardy after 7:50)
Teachers/Safety Patrols in Halls
Students walk independently to classroom

7. Dismissal from School Dismissal time – 2:35 p.m. Neighborhood Bus
Parent Pick-Up – Car Loop line
Daycare Riders – wait in gym to be called for Daycare van

8. A Typical Day in Kindergarten
Morning: Morning Activity
Morning Meeting/Calendar
Pathways/Literacy Activities
Lunch/Recess
Afternoon: Math Centers
Social Studies and Science Units
Library/Computers/Classroom Counseling/Search, Art, Music, P.E.

9. Pathways Reading and Writing Instruction
Shared Reading
Read Aloud
Independent Reading
Guided Reading
Word Study
Writing Workshop

10. Math In Kindergarten UNITS TAUGHT BASICS of the Curriculum
Geometry/Shapes
Patterns
Counting/Number Writing & Number Sense
Graphing
Time
Measurement
Addition
Subtraction
Money
Fractions
Whole group lesson
Hands on
Centers
Deeper understanding of a concept (problem solving)

11. Science and Social Studies Content Units
Concepts for Science
Magnets
Plants
Shadows
Life Cycles
Seasons
Science Investigations
Concepts for Social Studies
Rules/Citizenship
Geography
Important People in History
Community Helpers/Economics

12. Things Your Child Should Be Able To Do Before Kindergarten

13. ABC and 123 Practice Know the letters in your name.
Read it and Write it!
Look for and recognize letters everyday.
Have experience coloring, gluing, writing, cutting, drawing
Write the ABC’s and Numbers to 10
Make it Fun!
Use sidewalk chalk, magnetic letters, crayons, markers, shaving cream, dry erase boards

14. READ!!!! Read with your child daily.
Model how to hold a book and turn through the pages.
Take a picture walk by discussing the pictures.
Encourage your child to find and identify alphabet letters in the words.

15. Meet Miss Wilson Your child’s School Counselor
A School Counselor is a vital member of your child’s education team
I help support students in areas of: academic achievement, personal/social development, and career development
I teach whole classroom lessons on topics like: social thinking, diversity, friendship skills, emotion regulation, self control, careers, bullying, and more.
I provide small group counseling
I provide brief individual 1:1 counseling
I collaborate with teachers & parents

16. Social Thinking
The process through which we think about people and their thoughts, intentions, point of view, and emotions.

17. Follow directions from a familiar adult

18. Separates from parents/guardians without tears

19. Respect other’s personal space and keep hands and feet to self

20. Sit still and maintain focus (whole body listening)

21. Express needs and wants verbally

22. Be fully toilet trained

23. THANK YOU FOR COMING THIS MORNING. We look forward to next year
THANK YOU FOR COMING THIS MORNING! We look forward to next year!!! Questions?