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Hello everyone
The week ahead:
- Wednesday: 2PM-Assembly (dress as your favourite comic character OR black & white)
- Thursday: Outdoor learning envirnoment
- Friday: Bring a Hero to School Day 8:15 to about 10:30 . If the weather is nice, we will share our snack in the front yard on the grass. Bring a blanket.
It's that time of the year when many of the materials need to be cleaned. I have put several boxes in the hallway to be cleaned. Please take what you are comfortable taking to clean. It doesn't have to be back until the end of next week (June 22)
Light table: color and shapes review and hands on learning.
The children have been talking about camping lately as many families have been out enjoying the parks, tents, trailers and other camping possibilities. This interest has spurred this week's play engagement.
We will also be talking about different "actions" that children can engage in over the summer. Using theses cards as motivation, this will be part of our morning meeting conversation.
Make sure to ask your child about the caterpillars. They are now in the next stage of growth.
It's really pretty remarkable!
Transition from preschool to kindergarten:
What to Expect in Preschool:
- Children are able to expand their play to incorporate peers and develop the skills necessary to gain a greater sense of self and those around them. This might be the first time children are expected to engage with peers, follow directions, and adhere to structure.
- Offers more play-based interventions and structured unstructured time (free play, art time where the child can choose what they want do).
- Children learn to focus, share, take turns, and listen while others speak.
- Language and cognitive skills emerge and strengthen.
What to Expect in Kindergarten:
What to Expect in Kindergarten:
- The expectation is that the child can endure increased structure and will be able to write, utilize proper pencil grip, and engage in rote counting.
- There is an emphasis on increased child independence as the student becomes more responsible over his choices.
- Children are expected to implement peer problem-solving to avoid tattling and to enhance conflict resolution strategies.
- Implementation of self-help and self-advocacy skills are expected.
- In some cases, the length of the school day is longer.
To prepare your child for Kindergarten, utilize these strategies to create a smooth transition:
To prepare your child for Kindergarten, utilize these strategies to create a smooth transition:
- Explore new activities as a family to help your child adjust to change. This will help him to be okay with experiencing the unknown.
- Read to your child for 20 minutes a day to foster listening and focusing skills.
- Use consistent routines and disciplinary methods to get the child familiar with the fixed systems in the school setting (i.e. understand expectations and how to modify behavior).
- Teach child independence through child-friendly clothing (pick out clothes), toileting independence, and setting the expectation that the child will put away toys and coats regularly.
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