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The kindergarten year is a wonderful time for teachers and catechists to support families in developing the Catholic identity of their children. It is a time to celebrate simple rituals and the traditions of the Church. Kindergarten is a time to introduce the children to a beginning faith vocabulary and provide a readiness for future catechesis ...
What to Do on the First Day of Kindergarten. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s get you ready for that first day of kindergarten! Some of your new students may have attended a private nursery or preschool program before, or your district may have a pre-kindergarten where they were enrolled.
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3 Ideas for Ministering to Kindergarten and First Graders. 1. Give one story and one idea. By now, kids know the difference between history and fiction. They can just sniff it out. They want to know what a story means to them both practically and personally.
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1. Prepare yourself for kids with a wide range of skills
“Be ready for kids who are readers, kids who have never seen letters, and everything in between. I love my kinders dearly and find so much joy in watching their little light bulbs go on for the first time! They’re a different bunch to be sure, but they’re a blast!” —Maggie V.
2. Create an inviting classroom
Need ideas? We’ve gathered real-life kindergarten classroomsfor you to browse!
3. Integrate all of the tech
With so many teachers receiving new devices, make sure you’re using them fully as a normal part of your day. Check out some of Keri from Enchanted Kinder Garden’s favorite tech toolsfor a kindergarten classroom.
14. Keep in mind that kids have expectations too
“Kids go to their first day of kindergarten expecting to learn how to read that very day. So you have to do some choral reading of big books or poems so that they know that they have begun to learn to read. Just one big book. Read it many times that day. If they go home seeing themselves as scholars on the first day of school, you will have set the tone for the whole year.” —Becky N.
15. Help the parents of your students on the first day because it’s a tough transition for them too
“You will have a room full of parents on the first day, so to have a smooth goodbye, I wrap a box with Kinder Bear (any stuffed bear) inside. After the kids are sitting on the carpet, I tell them that I have a friend I’d like them to meet, but that he’s shy. I pretend to listen to the bear and tell the kids he wants you to say bye to Mom & Dad so he can come out and play. The parents will ‘get’ the message and leave, and the students will be eager to meet Kinder Bear!” —Denise B.
16. Start at the very beginning
“Don’t assume they know how to do anything. Teach them everything. How to knock at the bathroom door, how to close it behind them, how to wash hands, throw away towels … routines, routines, routines.” —Shannon T.
28. Keep your kids moving all day long
“Plan lessons/activities that last no more than 15 minutes, with some kind of movement activity in between. (Moving from the circle to the table counts, as does clapping a pattern, or Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.)” —Anne H.
29. Do proper assessments
Teachers need to ultimately adapt their teaching to suit students’ needs. You want all of your students to be successful; that’s why these kindergarten assessment ideasare so important.
30. Combine multiple objectives into a single lesson
Teach children number sense and fine motor skills at the same time. The kids will love using the hole punch in this activityand will improve their number sense at the same time.
38. Add in SEL to your routines
Helping children manage their emotions is essential in classrooms. One way to do this is by incorporating SEL books for kids. Start social-emotional learning with your morning meeting time to have it as part of your daily routine.
39. Try daily STEM challenges
These STEM challengesare designed with your kinders in mind. Try one each day or each week to get their minds thinking outside the box.
40. Use these strategies for writing instruction
From invented spelling to punctuation and using words in context, these tips will help your newbie writers catch on quickly.
61. Connect with a community of educators outside of your own school
Teaching is hard! Join our WeAreTeachers HELPLINEFacebook group and connect with other teachers to talk about challenges and triumphs and ask questions.
62. Follow kindergarten teachers and bloggers
Keep a pulse on what’s happening in your grade level with our favorite teacherssharing about topics ranging from crafts to addressing important multicultural issues.
63. Laugh with your kids
Kindergartners love to laugh as much as the rest of us! These funny books will add some humor and levity to your day. Plus, check out these jokes just for kindergartners!
Sep 16, 2019 · 2. Students will be able to follow directions agreeably and easily. By the end of Kindergarten, the student will be able to follow instructions and work independently on the task. 3. Students should be able to hold a crayon and pencil correctly, as well as be able to use scissors safely and cut along a straight line. 4.
The first day of kindergarten looks a little like this: 8:00 – 8:30 Activity at tables while I welcome students, show them their seats, make a new name tag or two for new students, and help parents separate. 8:30 – 9:00 Carpet or circle time. Introduction of myself and our classroom. Talk about how to sit on the carpet and how to raise hand ...
Aug 14, 2022 · 6 Things to Practice During the First Week of Kindergarten. 1. Morning Routine. It’s important to have students practice a variety of classroom routines from the beginning to the end of the day. However, I’ve found that arrival procedures really set the tone for the school day, so I make sure to practice this routine right from the start.
