Welcome to Welcome to Beginner’s Night at Beginner’s Night at Elon Park ElementaryElon Park Elementary
Welcome to Welcome to Beginner’s Night at Beginner’s Night at Elon Park ElementaryElon Park Elementary
Day in the Life of a Kindergartener
Schedule8:15 – 8:45 Morning Work
8:45 – 9:00 EPES News
9:00 – 10:00 Reading Workshop
10:00-10:15 Words Their Way
10:15 – 11:05 Writing
11:05 – 11:30 Lunch
11:30 – 12:50 Math/Math Workshop
12:50 – 1:20 Recess
1:20 – 2:20 Snack and SOAR (no new teaching)
2:20 – 3:05 Connect Class
3:05 – 3:45 Science / Social Studies
3:45 – 4:00 Dismissal
MATH
Counting and writing
numbers to 30, patterns,
classifying shapes, adding
and subtracting, sorting,
graphing.. etc
Math Workshop
Centers geared to provide opportunities
for students to communicate their
reasoning and mathematical thinking.
ReadingWorkshop
Time for students to
increase their reading stamina through
independent reading and
buddy reading.
Words Their Way
A word study program designed to allow student to sort words, discuss their
reasoning, and practice different spelling patterns.
WritingForming letters
properly, using sight
words, writing pattern book,
letters, all about books,
and narratives
Science
Student learn about the world around them including the seasons, weather, senses, and
animals.
Social StudiesStudent learn
about the world around them including the
difference between a map and a
model, community members’ role,
how to be a good citizen and follow
rules.
Ways to get your child ready for Kindergarten
• Pack and unpack supplies daily• Follow verbal directions• Button and unbutton clothing• Trying to tie shoes• Participate in discussions• Wait their turn• Respect others at all times• Take care of all personal hygiene
needs
•Knowing their letters and sounds•Knowing their numbers 1-10•Knowing how to write their name•Being able to sit, listen and discuss a story that is being read to them
Your child will benefit from…