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Welcome to Kindergarten!
Heidi Bell
Ann Quinn
Stacie Troutman
Indian Run Elementary
Daily Schedule• 9:20 (1:20)Turn in Home folders, put away
items, buddy read• 9:40 (1:40)Circle Time• 10:00 (2:00) Academic Block• 10:25(2:25) Recess• 10:45(2:45) Academic Block• 11:00(3:00) Center Time, small groups• 11:45(3:45) Clean up, Folders• 11:55(3:55) Dismissal
The Kindergarten Promise
*We will listen to others and raise hands*Use indoor voices*Always use kind words*Share and cooperate*Keep our bodies to ourselves*Follow directions the first time they are given
A balanced Literacy program includes:
*Read-alouds- teacher models the reading process; students listen/respond-expand vocabulary & concepts- exposure to a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry)- encourage responses (drawing, writing, drama, art, and discussion
Language Arts Program
Reading, continued• Share Reading- teacher
leads and the students participate– Develops concepts of
print– Draws attention to
particular letters or letter sounds
– Notice high frequency words
Comprehensive Word Story Program
Becoming fully literate is absolutely dependent on fast, accurate recognition of words in texts, and fast accurate production of words in writing so that readers and writers can focus their attention on making meaning.
4 Ways to know letters
• Formation• Sound• Name• Linking word
** Early strategies for how to LOOK at print is essential
Writing
• Students practice upper and lower case letters in the D’Nealian Handwriting style
• Students’ writing follows developmental stages:– Beginnings (random letters), – Consonants– Initial and final consonants– Words– Standard spelling
Writing Methods
• Shared writing- teacher models writing in group with student input
• Interactive writing- students take turns helping with writing piece
• Independent writing-students attempt their own writing in various situations (journals, page for class book, letters, Writer’s Workshop)
Reading at Home• Nightly reading is an important
part of our reading program.• Children self-select books from
the classroom and school libraries for parents to read to them and/or read to their parents
• Levelled books are sent home later in the year to aid in sight word recognition, strategies, and fluency.
Science Topics
Trees and Leaves
Animals Two by Two:– Goldfish and Guppies– Bugs and Insects
Cycles and Systems of Universe:
- weather, seasons, day and night
Social Studies Units• American Heritage &
Citizenship
• Traditions & Celebrations
• Locations & Geography
EnVision Math Program*enVision focuses on visual learning and differentiation for each student. We will be instructing 16 math units concentrating on skill practice, hands-on interactive work, literacy bridges, and workmats. *When appropriate, we will supplement with teacher-created lessons and activities that correspond to other content areas.
Math Units, 1-101. sorting and classifying2. position and location3. Patterns4. Zero to Five5. Six to Ten6. Comparing Numbers7. Geometry8. Fractions and Ordinals9. Measurement10.Addition
Math Units, 11-16
11. Subtraction12. Larger Numbers13. Money14. Time15. Calendar16. Graphing
Expectations• Please read to your
child nightly• Please check home
folders every day• Please practice the
kindergarten sight words (These will be sent home shortly)
RemindersReminders*Due to the short time frame of the academic day and food allergies, no snacks please.
*Please encourage your child to leave all toys at home as these are unnecessary distractions
*No birthday party invitations passed out at school.
Helpful Suggestions for Home:*Play number games such as Candy Land and cards
*Play memory games such as Concentration*Practice counting with extra coins and change
*Point out environmental print such as Target and McDonalds*Play I Spy games in the car with colors and letter sounds
*Read and practice nursery rhymes for ending sound development*Choose ABC books and Counting Books at the library*Have a good, healthy breakfast and calm morning
Conclusion
Have a Great Year!!!
The Kindergarten Team