Kindergarten Open House 2013-2014
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
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
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
Learning Centers
Reading
Writing Math
Listening
ArtScience
ABC
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!
