Aug 18 2009
Homework for Parents & 7 Things Kindergarteners Need to Know by Stacey Kannenberg
Homework for Parents…
- Stop, Drop, and Listen!
- Unload the backpack/homework folder with your kids daily.
- Read with your kids every night for 15 minutes.
- Play repetitive games with your kids.
- Ask open ended questions to help your kids communicate.
- Be involved in school activities and join your PTA/PTO!
7 Things Kindergarteners Need to Know…
At the beginning of the school year, kids will be asked to:
1. know the uppercase alphabet and name the letters out of sequence or mixed up, such as: B, D, X, K, J, M, O, etc.
2. know the numbers to 10 and identify the numbers out of sequence or mixed up, such as: 2, 5, 9, 8, 1, 3, 4, etc.
3. identify basic colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
4. identify basic shapes: circle, diamond, rectangle, triangle, oval, and square.
5. identify basic coins: penny, nickel, and dime.
6. count objects to 10.
7. show how far they can count toward 100.
During the year, Kindergarteners will need to know…
- both upper and lower case letters, in order and out of sequence
- numbers to 30, in order and out of sequence
- more colors and shapes, including hexagon and octagon
- more coins, such as quarter and dollar
- their name, address, and phone number
- how to get dressed themselves for outside play
- how to use the bathroom independently
…in order to make that first year a success!
2009 © Stacey Kannenberg, Cedar Valley Publishing, autora de ¡A Prepararse Para Kindergarten!, Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten!, Let’s Get Ready for First Grade!
