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!