Welcome to Kindergarten Curriculum Night 2012-2013

Welcome to Welcome to Kindergarten Curriculum Kindergarten Curriculum

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Welcome to Welcome to Kindergarten Curriculum Kindergarten Curriculum

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Kindergarten TeamMrs. Stilwell

Mr. SchumannMs. WellmanMs. FergusonMrs. WilsonMs. Selves

Mrs. McCray

Imagine It! Themes---Mrs.Stilwell

Off To SchoolPatternsFinding FriendsBy the SeaStick To It

My ShadowTeamworkReady, Set, GrowRed, White, and

BlueWindy Days

Literature• Character, Setting, Events, Problem,

Solution• Beginning/Middle/End• Author/Illustrator & Types of

Literature• Compare & Contrast• Listen & Respond to Literature

Informational Text• Main Idea & Details • Parts of a Book- Title, Front Cover,

Back Cover, Title Page• Author’s Purpose

Foundational Skills• Left to Right/Top to Bottom• Letter Identification• Letter Sounds• Syllables• Beginning, Middle, Ending word

sounds• Rhyming

Writing• Draw/Dictate/Write on a fictional

story and informational text• Sequencing• Use technology to write• Research a topic to find information• Recall and write personal

experiences

Speaking & Listening• Participate in conversations with

peers & adults• Take turns, stay on topic• Ask & Answer questions on topic• Oral Presentations of projects

Writing Tips---Ms. Wellman•Complete sentence

•Uppercase at the beginning

•Punctuation

•Spacing• Ways to practice at home: write to a picture,

write in a journal, practice writing your sight words

Math---Ms. FergusonThemes: INVESTIGATIONS: Unit 1: Who Is in School Today? (Classroom Routines and

Materials), Unit 2: Counting and Comparing (Measurement and the Number System), Unit 3: What Come Next: (Patterns and Functions), Unit 4: Measuring and Counting (Measurement and the Number System), Unit 5: Make a Shape, Build a Block (2-D/3-D Geometry), Unit 6: How Many Do You have? (Add/Subtract/Number System), Unit 7: Sorting and Surveys (Data Analysis)

Objectives: Connect model, number words, and number using a variety of representation. Count objects in a set. Read and write numbers. Compare and order numbers and sets. Use ordinals 1st-10th. Estimate quantities up to 10. Share equally and explain. Solve problems and share solutions. Compare objects using color, weight, height, length, and texture. Use appropriate calendar vocabulary. Identify and compare shapes. Model and use directional and positional words. Complete spatial visualization tasks. Collect, organize, display, and describe data with concrete and pictorial graphs. Sort and classify objects. Create and extend patterns with actions, words, and objects.

Science---Mr. SchumannEssential Standards• Forces in Motion• Matter: Properties and Change• Earth Systems, Structures and Processes• Structures and Functions of Living Organisms

Objectives: Build an understanding of similarities and differences in plants and animals. Build an understanding of weather concepts. Understanding of the properties/movement of common objects and organisms. Increase his/her understanding of how the world works by using tools.

Social Studies---Ms. WellmanEssential Standards:

• History– Change Over Time/Weather– Weather

• Geography & Environmental Literacy– Maps & Globes– People’s Needs and Wants

• Economics & Financial Literacy– Family Needs and Wants– Jobs

• Civics & Governance– Citizenship

• Culture– People: alike and different

Cultural Classes---Ms. Selves

Art: Ms. King & Ms. Thomas

Physical Education: Mr. Weiner & Ms. Gordon

Music: Ms. Hood & Mr. Williams

Media: Mrs. Reeder

Computer Lab: Ms. Mondelli

Character Education: Instructional Associate

Lunch Procedures---Mrs. Wilson

IN OUT TEACHER TABLE10:15 10:45 Selves 110:15 10:45 Stilwell 2

10:20 10:50 Wilson 3 10:20 10:50 Ferguson 4

10:25 10:55 McCray 510:25 10:55 Wellman 6

10:30 11:00 Schumann 7

Dismissal Procedures---Ms. Ferguson

Car Riders

ASEP

Bus Riders

Wiki Space---Ms. SelvesGrade Level Wiki SpaceHomeworkMonthly NewsletterTeacher Wish ListsCurriculumEducational LinksLinks to:

Volunteer RegistrationPayPamsAcademic CalendarLunch Menu

Dolch Sight Words---Mr. Schumann

• Most common words that are found in children’s books

• Six Different Lists: Pre-Primer, Primer, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade

• We cover Pre-Primer and Primer in Kindergarten

• Make sure to leave the word list in your child’s homework folder and do not write on it

• You child is assigned to learn about four words a week

How Can I Help?• Make sure you are studying the words

every night with your child• Use flashcards, have them find the

words in the books you read, let them cut up old magazines

• If your child know the words for the week move on to other words or go back and review

• www.mrsperkins.com

Additional Services---Mrs. Wilson

Additional Services:ESLSpeech/ResourceSchool CounselorSchool NurseDean of StudentsAfter School ProgramSchool Psychologist

Questions & Answer Session

LI• Bright Child or Gifted Learner?

• Learning Immersion is an accelerated program for potential Gifted Learners.

• What makes the LI program different than a regular kindergarten class?

• How can parents facilitate their student’s growth?

LI

• Learning Immersion QUESTIONS ?

• The Kindergarten Team thanks you for your participation and support.