welcome to kindergarten curriculum night 2012-2013
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Welcome to Welcome to Kindergarten Curriculum Kindergarten Curriculum
NightNight2012-20132012-2013
Welcome to Welcome to Kindergarten Curriculum Kindergarten Curriculum
NightNight2012-20132012-2013
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.