A Typical Kindergarten Day
 

  • School Family/Community Meeting
  • Math
  • Literacy
  • Lunch
  • Writing
  • Recess
  • Free Choice
  • Science/Social Studies
  • Special Area class (P.E., Art, Library & Music)

Kindergarten Learning
 

  • Large groups
  • Small groups
  • One-on-One
  • Working Independently
  • Working in centers
  • Technology
  • Developmentally Appropriate Activities
  • Art
  • Play
  • Movement
  • Partner collaboration

Special Areas

All Young Five and Kindergarten Students will experience:

  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Art
  • Library
  • Integrated Technology

Literacy Indicators of Kindergarten Readiness
 

  • Read and write name
  • Hold a book and turn pages
  • Listen to a story for at least 5 minutes
  • Listen to stories without interrupting
  • Retell a familiar story
  • Recognize some/all letters (upper and lower)
  • Recognize some letter sounds
  • Recognize some rhyming sounds
  • Draw pictures to represent ideas
Students taking quiz

Mathematical Indicators of Kindergarten Readiness
 

  • Recognize numbers 1-10
  • Show a number of items when asked
  • Sort items by color, shape, and size

Additional Indicators of Kindergarten Readiness
 

  • Separates easily from parents
  • Listens when others are speaking
  • Takes turns and shares materials
  • Uses words to express needs and feelings
  • Puts toys away properly when finished
  • Raises hand and waits to be called on
  • Participates in group activities
  • Plays cooperatively
  • Holds a pencil with some control
  • Uses scissors
  • Follows 2 & 3 step directions
  • Uses bathroom independently
  • Can dress self
  • Use tissue to wipe nose