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 Weekly Sharing and Author’s Chair Super Star

5. Reading This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to learn: Letter/sound recognition 18 sight words Read CVC words Wordless picture books Reading!!

6. 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

7. 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

8. Social and Emotional Development This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten… 30+ students RIR expectations: – Backpacks and lunch boxes – Waiting turns – Respecting other property – Completing activities

9. 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

10. 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 Please visit our Kindergarten homepage for readiness tips and information.

11. Kindergarten Walk-Thru **Check-in at the front office** April 1 st 8:45-9:15 or April 3 rd 12:00-12:30 *This is for incoming Kindergarten students ONLY. No siblings please*

12. Up-Coming Events Annual Spring Carnival Friday, June 13 th 5:00-8:00pm Open House Thursday, May 22 nd

13. Kindergarten Welcome Screening Monday, August 25 th 8:00-3:00 Tuesday, August 26 th 8:00-3:00 Assessment 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