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WELCOME TO PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER: MRS. KATHY KIRK Pre-K is such a special moment in time for your child. This is the first step for many children to experience school. My goal is to facilitate a smooth transition from home to school and provide a fun-filled learning adventure. Together we will work to gradually guide the children as they develop socially, emotionally, and educationally. It's time to make friends, read stories, learn the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, sing songs, paint, play and much much more! Please keep in mind that all children develop at different stages and ages. Welcome to Pre-K ! Snack: Each day the children are to bring a healthy snack along with a juice box or water bottle (with a pop up top not a twist off cap in order to avoid any major spills) thank you. Candy, soda or any unhealthy drink or snack will not be permitted.Thank you for your kind cooperation. SEPTEMBER NEWS: WELCOME BACK ! Welcome, my name is Mrs. Kirk and I will be your child's teacher this year. I am certified in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education with many years of experience. Preschool is a wonderful time for your child to learn and make new friends. We use the Curiosity Corner Curriculum here at Highlands Elementary. This is a comprehensive early childhood program from the Success fo All Foundation that emphasizes language and literacy within the context of the broad range of development domains. This balanced developmental approach will focus on language and literacy within physical, emotional, and interpersonal development, math, science, social studies, music, movement, and art. Please make sure that your contacts and emergency phone numbers are up to date. Also you may wish to keep an extra pair of clothes in your child's backpack just in case we need them. Please have your child wear socks and sneakers for safe foot attire. (no flip flops) We love to dance, jump, run and play so we need to be dressed in comfortable clothing. We line up on the side of the building and will enter school at 8:30 for the a.m. session and 12:30 for the p.m. session. I am excited to meet everyone. See you soon! ITEMS NEEDED upon arrival in September PLEASE : Backpack-Lunchbox-Plastic Child Size Smock- 1 Roll of Paper Towels- 1 Box of Baby Wipes-1 Box of Crayons-1 Set of Water Color Paints - 4 Cans of Play Doh- 1 Folder Thank you for your kind cooperation. Your help and involvement is truly appreciated. ***************************************************************** Please revise emergency contact information throughout the year as needed. Any allergies or special medical notations should be brought to the attention of the school nurse please. Any food restrictions need to be brought to the attention of the teacher and nurse since we do have celebrations in class throughout the year when snacks, food, and drinks are served. Thank you! Pre K p.m. session 12:30 until 2:55 Room #105 ANY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR CHILD TO GO HOME WITH ANY PERSON OTHER THAN YOU REQUIRES A WRITTEN NOTE IN ADVANCE PLEASE. THANK YOU! DAILY SCHEDULE: Greet and meet: The children enter the classroom, unpack and settle in for circletime. They hand in their daily folder with any special notes/forms. Circletime: We review the daily weather, calendar skills, colors, shapes, numbers, the alphabet, news of the day, in addition to show and tell. Music and Movement: We sing, dance and do finger plays with gestures to coincide with songs of the season. Open Floor Centers: The chidren may engage in centers such as family, kitchen, blocks, play-doh, transportation, legos, puppet theater, sand/water table, puzzles, art center, etc. They will interact with their peers using their social and communication skills to further enhance their growth and development within the Pre-K classroom. Activity Table: The students move to the large tables for special projects and academics as a whole group. We complete activities that are in alignment with the curriculum for Pre-K for skill content areas of math, reading, science, social studies, health etc. Blue Table: The students work with the teacher in small group or as an individual for lessons in academic areas or crafts for motor ability, listening skills and following directions. Storytime: Students listen attentively to the book being read to them. The teacher will direct questions and facilitate discussions on the story to assess comprehension skills. Snack Time: Students will socialize as they engage in a break time for a healthy snack and drink. Gross & Fine Motor Activites: Students will play inside the classroom in various centers designed for free yet structured play to promote creativity, language skills, social interaction, fine/gross motor skills, enhance imagination and cooperation within a classroom setting. If the weather permits , we will venture outside to utilize the playground equipment from time to time.
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