Kindergarten Independence

Washroom

Please be sure students are comfortable using the washroom on their own. We have one in the classroom that is just their size to use, however they will be expected to do their best to handle this activity independently. Please try and send them with clothes they are able to unbutton/buckle themselves for this reason. I will be giving a short lesson on how the washrooms in the classroom work and the importance of washing their hands.

Shoes

Students are expected to have 3 different pairs of shoes at school each day. Black dress shoes, indoor running shoes for gym class, and a pair of shoes or boots for outside - depending on the weather. Students will be changing shoes many times through the day and should practice doing this independently. Please make sure students have velcro shoes unless they are well prepared to tie laces. Practice pulling out the tongue of the shoe before putting them on and recognizing when shoes are on the wrong feet.

Thank you again for your help!