Goals for Today•Learn the 5 top skills that best predict success•Review and practice strategies•Have fun

5 SKILLS PRE-K STUDENTS NEED TO “EXPLORE” BEFORE ENTERING KINDERGARTEN:

Pre-K “Explorers” - LISTEN

Pre-K “Explorers” - LOOK

Pre-K “Explorers” - TALK

Pre-K “Explorers” - DISCOVER

Pre-K “Explorers” - TAKE NOTES

PRE-K “EXPLORERS” LISTEN – ANALYZE SOUNDS IN WORDS

•Listen for sounds in the environment•Hear sounds in words•Play with sounds in words

PRE-K “EXPLORERS” LOOK – INVESTIGATE PRINT IN YOUR WORLD

•Identify letters•Letters = Sound

PRE-K “EXPLORERS” TALK – EXPAND YOUR CHILD’S VOCABULARY

•Expand your child’s vocabulary•Introduce new words to your child in conversation

Objects, Objects Everywhere!1. Partner #1 choose one word to

describe the object. Then pass the object to Partner #2 and they add a word to describe the object. Pass it back and forth.

2. You have one minute to see how many words you can get to describe the object.

3. How many words did you come up with to describe your object?

PRE-K “EXPLORERS” DISCOVER – EXPLORE BOOKS WITH YOUR CHILD EVERYDAY

•Remember what was said or read

TAKE A HIKE!

H-I-K-E StrategyHave a comment to share and then wait 5 seconds

Initiate discussion by asking a question

Keep quiet until your child responds

Expand on what your child has said by adding a little more

PRE-K “EXPLORERS” TAKE NOTES – DISCOVER THE WRITING PROCESS

•Explore ways for your child to express themselves in written form

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