Planning For Success

Readiness is a combination of:

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IUSD Kindergarten Philosophy In IUSD our goal is to promote a joy of learning in a

positive and nurturing environment, which creates critical thinkers, effective oral communicators, and life-long learners.

Language

This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to use appropriate oral language during:

Reading Groups- analysis and discussionJournaling Rug BuddiesWeekly Sharing and Author’s ChairSuper Star

Reading

This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to learn:

Letter/sound recognition18 sight wordsRead CVC words Wordless picture books Reading!!

Writing

This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to learn:

Handwriting Without TearsJournaling from day 1– Uppercase and lowercase as appropriate– Spacing between words– Appropriate punctuation– Detailed sentence – Appropriate picture – Writing on Topic

Thinking Maps

MathNumber Concept Development

This is important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to learn:

Number sense to 20 (write and recognize)

Addition and Subtraction (Fluently 1-5/1-10 with manipulatives)

Concepts of time (days of the week, months of the year, time of day-

morning, afternoon, evening)

Maturity for hands-on lessons

Social and Emotional Development

This area will be important for your child because in Kindergarten…

30+ studentsRIR expectations:– Backpacks and lunch boxes– Waiting turns– Respecting other property– Completing activities

This is important for your child because in Kindergarten they will be expected to participate in…

Concept Development-Art and Music- recognize and name colors; understand concepts such

as in/out, on/off, front/back, up/down; participation

Physical Development-Fine motor- holding a pencil (tri-pod grip), cutting with scissors

Gross motor- running, jumping, climbing, ride a tricycle, bounce a ball, jump rope, hula hoop

Health and Safety-Good health habits (washing hands), follow simple safety rules, eat

healthy foods

We look forward to a Successful year!

Your child will have a more successful experience in Kindergarten if he/she is more well-rounded in all of these areas:

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Please visit our Kindergarten homepage for readiness tips and information.

Kindergarten Walk-Thru

**Check-in at the front office**April 1st 8:45-9:15

or April 3rd 12:00-12:30

*This is for incoming Kindergarten students ONLY. No siblings please*

Up-Coming Events

Annual Spring CarnivalFriday, June 13th

5:00-8:00pm

Open HouseThursday, May 22nd

Kindergarten Welcome Screening

Monday, August 25th 8:00-3:00Tuesday, August 26th 8:00-3:00

Assessment date and time will be scheduled when you enroll your child in the office.

Looking Ahead to Fall!Kindergarten Back to School Night

The FIRST night of school