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BHE PARENT Kindergarten Orientation 2012 SPRING
BHE PARENT Kindergarten Orientation 2012 SPRING
Spring 2012
Cognitive Readiness
Math: Interested in numbers and counting. Identifies shapes Sorts objects by color, shape, size Literacy: Listens with interest to stories read aloud Shows interest in reading-related activities Retells information from a story Writing: Uses pictures to communicate ideas Uses scribbles, shapes, and letter-like symbols to write words or ideas. Alphabet Knowledge- Recites and sings alphabet Matches upper-case and lower case letters Identifies upper-case and lower-case letters
Self Control-can follow rules and routines Uses words to resolve conflicts- Problem Solve
Can share toys. Can play with a variety of friends. Can follow simple directions. Can take turns. Can share adult attention.
Social Readiness
Emotional Readiness
Can separate from mom and dad for 7 hours. Can function without a nap. Can communicate needs appropriately.
Physical Readiness
Can hold and use a pencil or crayon. Can cut straight lines. Can use restroom independently. Can put on shoes and coats without help. Grasps pencil correctly Copies: vertical line, horizontal line, circle, cross, square, V, triangle Copies first name Prints first name without a model Grasps scissors correctly
Parental Readiness
Can leave child at door without emotional breakdown. Can live without child for 7 hours a day. Can endure peace and quiet for 7 hours.
Lunch
30 minutes each day Children get own trays Prepay is encouraged Guest table available Peanut-friendly campus
Specials
50 minutes daily Art Music Physical Education Rotating schedule
Teachers supervise children during dismissal. Please try to keep the mode of transportation consistent day to day. Children get stressed when it changes! Any changes need to be in writing to the front office. Rainy day plan for walkers and bikers.
Transportation
On Monday, August 20th at 5:30, we will have our BHE Kindergarten Parent Orientation/ Meet the Teacher. We will be informing you of additional Kindergarten information that has not been mentioned tonight presented by your childs kindergarten teacher.
On Thursday, August 16, 2012, from 8:30-4:00pm our BHE kindergarten teachers will be conducting pre-assessments on all kindergarteners. Please arrive anytime between 8:30 and 4:00pm. Through our Kindergarten Driveway doors.
Kindergarten Pre-Assessments
We are looking forward to learning, having fun & making memories with your children!