English

In this section there are a collection of resources, photos and a few short clips that demonstrate English lessons in Kindergarten. Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, as well as a love of literacy, are developed through story-telling, shared literacy experiences and imaginative play.

Reading and writing instruction is hands-on, engaging and uses a combination of sound and word-based strategies. Students read a variety of texts with the teacher and in small groups. They have regular opportunities to write about familiar topics and the learning experiences that they have at school.

Literacy Instruction

In this video you will see an example of small group instruction for guided reading, an activity your child will be participating in during literacy lessons.

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How can I help my child transition to school?

Develop a shared love of reading

Kindergarten classrooms are literacy-rich environments, and students will have regular opportunities to engage with a range of quality texts.

You can assist your child by reading their favourite stories to them or with them, and talking about the stories that you have shared. This is also a wonderful opportunity to help develop your child’s sense of curiosity; you might encourage them to ask questions or give opinions about favourite books or characters.

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Colouring and drawing

Drawing pictures is an excellent way for young students to communicate about the world around them. You might also like to encourage them to tell you about their pictures.

Name writing

Students will have many opportunities to practise writing their name during the first few weeks of Kindergarten. If they are able to recognise and write a few letters of their name, this will assist them in locating their belongings and identifying their work.

Word Games

Your child will play a variety of games at school to develop their literacy skills.

Reading Strategies

During reading instruction, your child will learn a variety of decoding and comprehension strategies.

How can I help my child during Kindergarten?

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Read every day!

Home readers

Kindergarten teachers will send home readers that are appropriate for your child. It is important to read these together as they will help to consolidate the learning that is happening at school.

Library

Your child will have the opportunity to choose books that they are interested in from the library each week. The purpose of this is to continue developing a love of reading and stories so it is recommended that you read these, and any other favourite books, with your child for enjoyment.

Talk and listen every day

Strong speaking and listening skills will help your child to develop their literacy skills in all areas and thrive at school.

Engaging in quality talk, sharing experiences and responding to questions at home will build their vocabulary and confidence for speaking with teachers and in front of their peers at school.

Fine Motor Skills

Children need to have developed strong fine motor skills prior to school. Children need many prior to school experiences cutting with scissors, tearing, folding and manipulating paper and materials such as play-dough. Drawing and colouring with crayons and pencils builds the strength to enable the development of handwriting skills in Kindergarten.

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