What is Kindergarten?

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What is Kindergarten?

• Kindergarten is
• Learning to get along and work with others in our
  classroom community
• Learning to share and learning to solve problems
• Learning to be Independent
• Learning to listen and follow directions
• Learning to follow expectations, rules, and
  procedures
• Learning when to have fun be silly and when to
  work be serious

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What will my student be learning?

• Mathematics
• We will be using the following programs in the
  classroom to help with Mathematic instruction
• Eureka Math
• Marcy Cook Math
• Abcya.com
• MobyMax.com
• ixl.com

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Mathematics

• 1st Quarter I Can Statements
• I can count from 0 to 15.
• I can write and show numbers 0 to 5.
• I can point and count objects up to 5.
• I can tell how many objects are in a group that
  is 5 or less.
• I can sort objects.
• I can find shapes in the environment.
• I can name squares, circles, triangles,
  rectangles, and hexagons.

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• 2nd Quarter I Can Statements
• I can count from 0 to 30.
• I can count to 30 starting at a number that is
  not one (1).
• I can write and show numbers 0 to 10.
• I can point and count objects up to 10.
• I can tell how many objects are in a group that
  is 10 or less.
• I can use words to compare groups of objects.
• I can participate in showing adding and
  subtracting stories.

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• 2nd Quarter I Can Statements (continued)
• I can tell about objects using measuring words.
• I can find shapes in the environment and describe
  where they are using positional words.
• I can sort and count objects.
• I can name squares, circles, triangles,
  rectangles, hexagons, cubes, spheres, cones, and
  cylinders.
• I can identify shapes as flat or solid.

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• 3rd Quarter I Can Statements
• I can count from 0 to 50.
• I can count to 50 starting at a number that is
  not one (1).
• I can write and show numbers 0 to 15.
• I can point and count objects up to 15.
• I can tell how many objects are in a group that
  is 15 or less.
• I can compare groups of objects and/or numbers
  (up to 5) and decide which group is greater
  than/less than or if they are equal.
• I can solve addition and subtraction word
  problems to 5.

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• 3rd Quarter I Can Statements (continued)
• I can break apart a number (0-5) in many ways and
  record with a drawing or an equation.
• I can find the missing number in an equation or a
  drawing when the total is 10 or less.
• I can quickly add and subtract from 0-5.
• I can compose and decompose 11-15 into tens and
  ones.
• I can name squares, circles, triangles,
  rectangles, hexagons, cubes, spheres, cones, and
  cylinders.

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• 4th Quarter I Can Statements
• I can count from 0 to 100.
• I can count to 100 starting at a number that is
  not one (1).
• I can write and show numbers 0 to 20.
• I can point and count objects up to 20.
• I can tell how many objects are in a group that
  is 20 or less.
• I can compare groups of objects and/or numbers
  (up to 10) and decide which group is greater
  than/less than or if they are equal.
• I can solve addition and subtraction word
  problems to 10.

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• 4th Quarter I Can Statements (continued)
• I can break apart a number (0-10) in many ways
  and record with a drawing or an equation.
• I can find the missing number in an equation or a
  drawing when the total is 10 or less.
• I can quickly add and subtract from 0-10.
• I can compose and decompose 11-19 into tens and
  ones.
• I can name squares, circles, triangles,
  rectangles, hexagons, cubes, spheres, cones, and
  cylinders.

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What will my student be learning?

• Reading
• We will be using the following programs in the
  classroom to help with Reading instruction
• Saxon Phonics
• Starfall.com
• Abcya.com
• Raz-Kids.com
• Reading 3D Progress Monitoring and Assessments

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• Kindergarten Reading
• Identify concepts about print letters, words,
  pictures, title, author, illustrator,
  left-to-right, top-to-bottom, front-to-back
  directionality, and one-to-one correspondence
• Recall and retell details in a story
  characters, setting, plot, and the beginning,
  middle, end
• Compare/contrast details in multiple stories
• Connect stories with real life experiences
• Recognize letter name and give sounds for all
  letters and some blends and digraphs
• Blend beginning, middle, and ending sounds to
  read words
• Recognize high frequency words taught by sight

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What will my student be learning?

• Writing
• We will be using the following tools in the
  classroom to help with Writing instruction
• Thinking Maps and Graphic Organizers
• Six One Traits Writing
• Interactive Writing
• Shared Writing
• Independent Writing

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• Kindergarten Writing
• Write first and last name with appropriate usage
  of capital and lowercase letters
• Write all capital and lowercase letters
• Use left-to-right and top-to-bottom patterns of
  writing
• Use high frequency words taught in writing
• Write 1-3 sentences about own drawing
• Use appropriate capitalization and punctuation in
  writing
• Use proper spacing when writing

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• Kindergarten Writing (continued)
• Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and
  writing to compose personal narratives and
  opinion pieces
• Label pictures
• Compose a book about a subject discussed in the
  classroom

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What can I do to help my student?

• Provide a consistent homework routine in a quiet
  place at your residence
• Students will have a homework journal. Written
  homework completion is highly recommended.
• Read for 20 minutes a night with your student
• Make sure your student comes to school well
  nourished and well rested

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Closing Notes

• Kindergarten is a big adjustment for most
  students. Spending seven hours in a structured
  environment can be overwhelming for five and six
  year olds.
• In todays global economy, Kindergarten is very
  academically focused. Kindergarten is not just
  playing in centers. Kindergarten is structured,
  learning activities.
• School is important, but is only one aspect of
  your students life. Sports, dance, scouts,
  church, and other activities are also very
  important in your students development.