getting ready for kindergarten everett public schools 2015
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Everett Public Schools2015
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Welcome to
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A Day in Kindergarten
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Arrive at School
• How do children get to school?
o Walko Parents driveo Bus for some
areas
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Beginning of the Day
• Put coat & backpack away in personal cubby or locker
• Beginning of the day routine
• Breakfast program available
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Welcome Time
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Welcome Time Concept Development
• Information about the day
• Read aloud
• Modeled writing
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Welcome Time Songs & Finger plays
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Math
• Numbers
• Counting objects
• Patterns
• Forming groups
• Shapes
• Measurements & graphs
• Solving problems
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Literacy: Oral Language
• Listening and understanding
• Expressing thoughts, feelings
and ideas
• Learning and using new words
• Retelling familiar stories
• Taking turns in classroom conversations
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Literacy:Learning how stories work
Telling about a memory that includes:
• What happened
• Who was there
• Where did it happen
• How did you feel
• What did you say
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Literacy: Beginning to Write• Telling and drawing
one’s own stories • Sounding out and
writing letters and words
• Using writing in a variety of ways- Labels- Children’s stories - Lists- Journals
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Literacy: Beginning to Read• Read aloud• Teacher modeled reading• Small group reading
instruction• Letters, sounds, rhyming,
and beginning sight words• Center activities
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Science
• Learning about living and non-living things
• Asking questions• Making observations• Using tools to solve
problems• 3 units per year
- Balls & Ramps- Wood & Paper- Animals 2x2
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Social Studies• Social skills
• Understanding emotions
• Working in a group
• Classroom & school community
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Social Skills
• Following routines• Sharing and helping
others• Recognizing feelings• Interacting with more children and adults• Managing self in a classroom and other
parts of a school• Taking on challenging tasks
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Recess & Outdoor Play
• Physical activity
• Time to play with other children
• Learning to cooperate, take turns and solve problems
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Technology in the Classroom• Supporting development
of math, reading and
writing
• Developing beginning
computer skills
• Imagine Learning
English for students learning English
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Specialists
Music
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Specialists
Library
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Specialists
Lessons with the Counselor
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Specialists
Physical Education (PE)
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Your School
Main Office Health Room
Cafeteria
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Food at School• Breakfast available before
school• Lunch for Full-Day
Kindergarten• Snacks vary by school &
teacher• Know Student ID number to
go through food line• Free or Reduced Lunch
applications available in September
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Self-Help Skills• Independently use
the bathroom• Zip & button coat• Blow own nose• Put on and take off
backpack• Clean up small
spills• Put away materials• Ask for help• Wash hands
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Supporting Your Child’s Success
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Family Involvement
• Reading with your child daily
• Sharing family stories
• Helping with class projects/work
• Family events• Parent-Teacher Conferences• Volunteering• PTA
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Important Things to Remember
• Being at school on time, every day is important
• Children learn new things each day
• Important information and skills are taught throughout the entire day
• All children start school at different skill levels
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Important Things to Remember• You know your child
best. If they are too sick to attend school please keep them home
• Check your school’s guidelines
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Before the First Day… • Review the “Kindergarten
Readiness Guidelines” to see what you and your child can work together on over the summer
• Choose a few things to do each day
• Repeat the same items until your child can do them easily and feels successful
• Make it fun!
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Before the First Day…• Develop a home routine• Help your child learn their
personal information and how to care for him/herself
• Get supplies ready and labeled (see list for your school)
• Visit the school playground over the summer
• Practice drop off and pick up
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Visit the district Early Learning website• www.everettsd.org/earlylearning
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Additional Support
If you have concerns about your child’s development or readiness for kindergarten, please contact:
• Your School Principal• Special Services
o 425-385-5250• Early Learning Curriculum Specialist,
Lynn Lahey o 425-385-4089
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Spread the word about Kindergarten• Registration is
happening now
• It is important to register in the spring
• Tell your neighbors, family & friends
• Final information on classes in August
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Questions?
Check with your school’s principal
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What is WaKIDS?
The Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills is a process for:
●Welcoming students and their families to kindergarten
●Assessing students’ strengths
●Engaging the state in a conversation about the characteristics of children’s development and learning
that will enable them to be successful in school
WaKIDS is a partnership supported by state, federal and private funding
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Cedar Wood
Emerson
Garfield
Hawthorne
Jackson
James Monroe
Lowell
What elementary schools are participating in WaKIDS?Full-day kindergarten programs at:
Madison
Mill Creek
Silver Lake
View Ridge
Whittier
Woodside
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The first 3 days of school have been set aside for teachers to meet individually with each child and family.•Children and family members are invited to a special one-on-one with a kindergarten teacher during one of the first three days when other students have begun school. •The appointment will be scheduled in advance.•Family meetings will be held at your student’s school.
How will WaKIDS students’ first day of kindergarten be different?
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• When will school start in the fall? Family connection meetings are held during the first three days of school. Your family will be scheduled on one of these three days. The first full day of kindergarten for all WaKIDS students will be the following Monday.
• When is my appointment? Your school will inquire about times that will work best for you. This information will be used to schedule your family connection meeting with your child’s teacher.
Questions and Answers
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Where can I get more information about WaKIDS?
Visit http://www.k12.wa.us/WaKIDS
to learn more.