Welcome to Kindergarten!Welcome to
Kindergarten!Back to School
September 10, 2012
• What do we look like?
Ms. Lauren• I am from the Gold Coast in the
Queensland, Australia. I am very close to my family – my Mum, my Dad, and my younger sister.
• My younger sister is also a teacher. She works at the Australian International School of Singapore. My parents also lived and worked overseas. I come from a family of travelers.
• This is my 5th overseas teaching assignment.
• I have lived in the USA, Tanzania, Slovakia and Australia.
• This is my 12th year of teaching and I have always taught in lower grades.
• I love to travel, read, camp, go 4WD, go to the movies and listen to live music.
Ms. Lena • 1st year as a Teaching
Assistant.• Prior to having her own
children, she was a Preschool Teacher.
• Is from Norway.• Has lived in America and
Oman.• Is happily married with 2
children.• In her free time, she likes to
take the family boat out on the ocean.
Settling-In• Unpacking• Signing In• Greeting Friends• Question of the Day• Special Projects• Structured Play
Morning Meeting• Every morning we come
together in the circle to sing and have our Morning Meeting.
• Morning Meeting has the following components1. Greeting2. Morning Song3. Morning Message4. Daily Schedule5. ABC Work/ Songs
Literacy• In our literacy block
we will do both reading and writing.
• We work as a whole class, in small groups and with each student individually.• Activities are planned
according to the needs and abilities of the children. • Literacy is embedded
throughout our day.
Writing• Working together in “Shared”
& “Interactive” writing• Whole class mini-lessons• Writer’s Workshop• Small groups based on
student needs• Time for one-on-one
conferencing• Working on a piece of writing
at various stages (thinking, planning, writing, revising)
• Sharing work with others
Reading Time• Reader’s Workshop
• Read to Self• Partner Reading• Shared Reading • Guided Reading
• Read Aloud• Reading Buddies• Take Home Books• Poetry Songbooks
• Library
Math• Our math program emphasizes a hands-on,
problem-solving approach to learning math concepts.
• We also work on our calendar skills which include: the days of the week, the months of the year, the concepts of yesterday, today and tomorrow, and various counting skills.
• Units for Math:» Routines and Numbers» Shapes and Patterns» Sorting, Ordering and Comparing» Measurement» Joining and Separating Numbers» Show What We Know
Science/ Social Studies • Me in My Classroom (Rules and
Routines• I Can (Me)• Things In Our World: What is it and
how does it work?• Amazing Earth: Land and Sky• Discover Oman• The World in Our Classroom: How are
we connected?• In My Backyard: Plants and Insects
Choosing Time
• Play is very important to your child’s social and cognitive development.
• S/he will learn to cooperate, share, problem solve and HAVE FUN!
12:30- Lunch in Our Classroom
• Thank you in advance for sending in food that includes healthy choices and is easy for your child to eat.
• We can warm up food in our microwave.
• Don’t forget utensils!
After lunch we will have a rest time.
Snack & Recess• Please make sure
your child has a hat & water bottle for recess time.
• When the weather is more temperate, we may spend more time outside.
Kindergarten Specials
Art IT
Music
Library
PE
Counselor
Ms. Lauren-KG Day 1__________
Day 2___________
Day 3___________
Day 4___________
Day 5___________
Day 6_________
8.15 – 9.00 Settling In/Choosing Time
9.00 – 9.15 Morning Meeting
9:15-9:30 Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study
Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study
Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study
Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study
Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study
Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study
9.30-10.15Reading/Writing
WorkshopReading/Writing
WorkshopReading/Writing
WorkshopReading/Writing
WorkshopReading/Writing
WorkshopWriting/Reading
Workshop
10.20 – 10.55 Snack and Recess
11.00 – 11.40Reading/Writing
WorkshopWriting/Reading
WorkshopWriting/Reading
WorkshopWriting/Reading
Workshop ART : Week 1
MUSIC : Week 2Writing/Reading
Workshop
11.45 – 12.25 MUSICMath
MUSICMath Writing/Reading
WorkshopMath
12.30 – 1.20 Lunch and Rest Time
1.20 – 2.00Math
PE PEScience/Social
StudiesMath
ART
2.05 – 2.45Science/ Social
StudiesScience/Social
StudiesScience/ Social
Studies ART 2:30- COUNSELOR LIBRARY
2.50 – 3.30 Pack, Recess/Choosing Time & Goodbye Circle PE
How can you help your child learn?
• Talk about the events of the day.• Ensure that your child has a wide range of
experiences to talk and write about.• Read to your child every day.• Play games with your child.• Make sure your child gets enough sleep
(approximately 10 hours for a 5 year old) and eats breakfast.
Helping at home with reading:
• Reading aloud to your child is the single most important thing you can do to help him or her become a successful reader.
• Read at Home Recording Sheet
Helping at home with writing:
• Provide writing “tools” and a table or desk to work at.
• Encourage young writers by asking them to tell you about their writing/drawing.
• Let them hang up their work, or send it to someone special.
Building Confidence
• Encourage first attempts at reading and writing, with positive comments.
• Ask your child to tell you about their work, and listen with interest.
• Avoid pointing out “mistakes”
Communication
• We will be informing you of the happenings in our KG classroom via our blog!
• www.kgmslauren.blogspot.com
• You can also contact me directly on [email protected]
Thank you for coming!
