Welcome to Welcome to Kindergarten!Kindergarten!Welcome to Welcome to

Kindergarten!Kindergarten!Back to School Back to School

September 10, 2012September 10, 2012

• Introducing…Our

Amazing Class!

Ms. Cori

• I am from Minnesota in the United States.

• My husband, Peter is the Middle School Principal.

• We have 3 children.

• This is our 7th year living in Oman and teaching at TAISM.

• I love to travel, read, run, knit, camp and play with kids.

Mrs. Ghada• Eight years as a Kindergarten educational

assistant at TAISM.• Certified Montessori School teacher.• Home country is Egypt.• Married, has one daughter.• In her free time, she likes to read, shop,

travel, and visit friends.

Settling-In

• Unpacking• Signing In• Greeting Friends• Question of the Day• Special Projects• Structured Play

Morning Meeting & Message

Every morning we come together in a circle to

• Sing Good morning• Greet each other• Read the daily

message • Talk about our day

Why?-Community building-Literacy skill building -Happy way to start

our day!

Literacy• In our literacy block

we will do both reading and writing.

• We work as a whole class, in small groups and with each student individually.

• Activities are planned according to the needs and abilities of the children.

• Literacy is embedded throughout our day.

Writing• Working together in “Shared”

& “Interactive” writing

• Writing Workshop Model-teaching point, active engagement, writing time, sharing

• Small groups based on student needs

• Time for one-on-one conferencing

• Working on a piece of writing at various stages (thinking, planning, writing, revising)

• Author Celebrations: Sharing our work

Reading

•Read to Self•Partner Reading•Shared Reading •Guided Reading •Read Aloud•Reading Buddies•Literacy Centers•Shoe Box Books•Take Home Books•Poetry Songbooks•Library

MathOur math program emphasizes a hands-on, problem-solving approach to learning math concepts.

We also work on our calendar skills which include: the days of the week, the months of the year, the concepts of yesterday, today and tomorrow, and various counting skills.

Social Studies & Science

• Me in My Classroom: Rules & Routines

• I Can (Me)• Things In Our World: What Is It? & How Does It Work?• Amazing Earth: Land & Sky• Discover Oman• The World in Our Classroom: How Are We Connected?• In My Backyard: Plants & Insects

Learning Centers•Allows students to explore and use materials to expand interests and abilities.

•Provides students with opportunities to practice and apply skills and concepts they have been taught.

•Student work independently or cooperatively with classmates.

•Teacher guides and assists as appropriate.

Choosing Time

PLAY is very important to your child’s social and cognitive development.

S/he will learn to cooperate, share, problem solve and HAVE FUN!

Snack & Recess

• Please make sure your child has a hat & water bottle for recess time.

•When the weather is more temperate, we may spend more time outside.

12:30- Lunch in Our Classroom

• Thank you for sending in food that includes healthy choices and is easy for your child to eat.

• We can warm up food in our microwave.

• Don’t forget utensils!

After lunch we will have a rest time.

Kindergarten Specials

Art IT

Music

Library

PE Counselor

Time

Kindergarten Sample Schedule

You can find this and our weekly specials schedule on our blog!

Ms. Cori-KG Day 1__________

Day 2___________

Day 3___________

Day 4___________

Day 5___________

Day 6_________

8.15 – 9.00 Settling In/Choosing Time

9.00 – 9.15 Morning Meeting

9:00-9:30 Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study

Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study

Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study

Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study

Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study

Shared Reading/Writing or Word Study

9.30-10.15Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop

10.20 – 10.55 Snack and Recess

11.00 – 11.40Reading Workshop Reading Workshop Reading Workshop Reading Workshop Reading Workshop Reading Workshop

11.45 – 12.25Math Math Math Math Art/Music Math

12.30 – 1.20 Lunch and Rest Time

1.20 – 2.00 MusicScience/Social St.

Music Art 1:30-Counselor Time PE

2.05 – 2.45Science/Social St.

PE PEScience/Social St. Math

Art

2.50 – 3.30 Pack, Recess/Choosing Time & Goodbye Circle Library

How can you help your child learn?

• Talk about the events of the day.• Ensure that your child has a wide range of

experiences to talk and write about.• Read to your child every day.• Play games with your child.• Make sure your child gets enough sleep

(approximately 10 hours for a 5 year old) and eats breakfast.

Helping At Home With Reading

• Reading aloud to your child is the single most important thing you can do to help him or her become a successful reader.

• Home Reading Recording Sheet• “Shoe Box” books• Take Home Class Books • Book Baggies

Helping At Home With

Writing

• Provide writing “tools” and a table or desk to work at.

• Encourage young writers by asking them to tell you about their writing/drawing.

• Let them hang up their work, or send it to someone special.

Building Confidence

• Encourage first attempts at reading and writing, with positive comments.

• Ask your child to tell you about their work, and listen with interest.

• Minimize pointing out “mistakes”

Home-School Communication

• Welcome to our KG blog! www.mscori.blogspot.com

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• Kindergarten Communication Books-Home folders

If you have any concerns or questions, please see me later.

Thank you for coming!