Welcome to Kindergarten
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KindergartenKindergarten
Back-to-School NightBack-to-School Night
September 2013September 2013
All About Kindergarten
• Curriculum• Homework• Discipline• Parent-Teacher Communication• Volunteer Opportunities• Miscellaneous
Kindergarten Curriculum
(Archdiocesan-based Standards)
• Integrated Language Arts (ILA)• Math• Religion• Social Studies• Science• Learning Centers• Resource Classes
Integrated Language Arts
Assessment &
Evaluation
FlexibleGrouping
LiteracyCenters
Writing Process
Thematic Units
Phonics
Big Books
ILA
Reading is a Process…
• Observation/modeling
• Oral language development
• Letter recognition• Print awareness• Letter writing and
letter sounds• Recognizing high
frequency words
ILA Emphasizes 3 Key Areas:
• Reading-- The ability to identify words by sight or by decoding.
• Comprehension-- Understanding what is read.
• Written Expression-- Handwriting/letter formation-- Personal reflection
ILA Programs• Saxon Phonics
-- Focuses on identifying words.-- Emphasizes phonemic awareness & phonics-- Features daily practice.-- New concepts build upon those
previously taught.-- Letter formation uses skywriting techniques & practice sheets.
ILA Programs (cont’d)
• Macmillan/McGraw-Hill-- Develops comprehension strategies-- Story structure-- Story elements-- Cause & effect-- Features writing activities that
reinforce strategies taught-- Writing allows for personal
expression
Our ILA Program…• Appeals to various
learning styles• Is interactive,
game-oriented• Features whole
class & small group activities
• Provides instruction for all levels of learners
Kindergarten Math
MacmillanMcGraw-Hill
Introduce The Lesson
Teach And
Practice
Assess and AssignSmall Group Options
In math we use…• Teddy bear
counters• Pattern blocks• Attribute Buttons• Dot cubes• Connecting cubes• Graphs• Two colored
counters
Attend Mass monthlyPrayer PartnersDaily Prayer in classroomCommunity Service Project
Religion
Religion
• Builds upon our school-wide theme.
• Features 2 textbooks:-- We Believe (Sadlier Publishers) -- Benzinger Family Life
• Active involvement of children.
Benzinger Family Life
• Instruction of Catholic morals & values for contemporary families
• Five themes:-- Family, Self, Life, Love, Community
• K-8th grade-- Lessons interspersed throughout
school year-- Features home/school connection
Social Studies
• National Geographic
• Weekly Reader• Current Events• Basic Geography• Communities• Government• Citizenship
Science• Science Tools• Animals• Plants• Habitats• Day and Night• Earth’s Resources• Weather and Seasons • Matter, Energy &
Motion
Learning Centers
• 8 Activity Centers
• Individual and small group activities
We love Centers!• Art
• Blocks
• Dramatic Play
• Prayer
Learning is Fun!
• Computer
• Literacy
• Math
• Science
Resource Classes•Spanish• Ms. Monica
•Library• Mrs. Hartig
Resource Classes
•Art• Mrs. Sherlock
Computer
Mrs. Williams
Resource Classes• Music• Mrs. Chamberlain
• Physical Education• Mrs. Dukera
Homework• Mon. – Thurs.
• Math
• ILA
• Religion
Discipline
• Emphasize positive behavior• Good choices are encouraged• Behavior chart used (Turn a Card)
• Positive reinforcement• Marble Jar• Loss of some recess time
Parent-Teacher Communication
• Teacher websiteolgskin.weebly.com
• Notes Place in plastic folder with my
name.
• Telephone messages OLGS :410-329-6956 Mailbox #138
• E-mail ([email protected])
Parent Volunteers
• Room Parents • Scholastic Book Club• Materials Prep• Field Trip Chaperones• Play dough Maker• Classroom Helpers
Important Info.
• Birthdays
• Show & Tell
• Field Trips
• Scholastic Books
• Healthy Snack and Lunch
• School website
• Course of Study
• Rest Time
Our Classroom RuleThe Golden
Rule
Treat others the way you want to be treated.