Introduction …

Susan CrahallEDUCATION •Wilkes University Bachelor/Masters in Business Administration & Marketing

•University of Scranton Master of Science in Elementary Education PA Certificate in Elementary Education

•Enjoy spending time with family: A.J. Emily 6 years

Zachary 4 years and Chaya

Beginning of year….follow directions, work with group, socialize, and cooperate

As the year goes on….independence in doing work, listening skills improved, reading and math skills for first grade entry

Goals

Kindergarten Checklist

Beginning of Year Mid-Year End of Year

Beginning (B), Developing (D), Secure(S)Only test the Secure (S) skills at each testing time.

*Please take a copy as you leave.

Specials: Library & Computer each week»Art/Music/Gym

(integrated into the classroom)

Socialization Time: 10-30 minutes per day

Always due back the next dayPlease check and initial all homework

• MONDAY – Family Times (*Does not need to be returned)

• TUESDAY - Wordless Reader

• WEDNESDAY - “Letter of the Week” Homework

• THURSDAY – Kindergarten Reader

• FRIDAY – Share Day***********************************************************• Math Homelinks and Take-home games

• Extra Practice/Challenges

*Work for vacations during the schoolyear. Students can create a journal oftheir trip to share with the class!

Traffic Light System

Monitors behavior, provides a visual reminder of the immediate goal and promotes choice.

Each child begins the day with a clothespin on the green light.

First………..Verbal WarningSecond…….Clothespin to yellow light- Visual WarningThird………..Clothespin to red light, lose 5 minutes of

playtime

*Behavior Notices

Rewards & LinksIndividual Clothespin on “Green” for 3/days/week,

child gets a sticker.

3 stickers = Treasure Box!

Group Links RewardICE-CREAM, MOVIE, POPCORN, PAJAMA Day

Special EventsSeptember

-School pictures

October– Halloween parade/party

November– Conferences

December– Gift exchange/party

January– Mystery Readers (Jan-May)

FebruaryFebruary MayConferences Field Trips

K Program

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