1. Kindergarten Open House 2013-2014

2. Important Notes First few weeks: Rules, routines, getting to know one another Snack Lunch Communication Home/School Folder Specials: Music, Art, Gym, Library, Computer Lab Parent Volunteers Birthdays Sharing

3. Kindergarten Curriculum Responsive Classroom: Morning Meeting Language Arts: Letter/sound recognition, “popcorn words,” Writing Workshop, Guided Reading (Common Core Standards) Math: Counting, number formation, shapes (3D), groups of ten, addition, subtraction, Science: Butterflies, seasons, weather Social Studies: Friendships, “All About Me,” community

4. What Does Our Day Look Like? Arrival/Attendance/Lunch Count Pledge, Song, Moment of Silence Morning Meeting Calendar/Weather Language Arts: Phonics, reading, writing Snack Play Specials Lunch/Recess Quiet time Math/Science/Social Studies/Centers Choice time/Recess Dismissal

5. Learning Centers Reading Writing Math Listening Art Science ABC

6. What Can You Do? Ask your child about his/her day. Read to your child often. Encourage play dates and social activities. Enjoy your child every day!