Kindergarten Parent Kindergarten Parent Information Night Information Night Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 7:00 Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 7:00 p.m. p.m. Methacton High School Large Group Methacton High School Large Group Instruction Classroom (LGI) Instruction Classroom (LGI)
Kindergarten Parent Information Night. Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Methacton High School Large Group Instruction Classroom (LGI). Agenda…. Introductions Eligibility Kindergarten Registration & Screening Kindergarten Readiness Typical Kindergarten Day Things To Do At Home - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Kindergarten Parent Kindergarten Parent Information NightInformation Night
Kindergarten Parent Kindergarten Parent Information NightInformation Night
Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 7:00 p.m.Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Methacton High School Large Group Methacton High School Large Group Instruction Classroom (LGI)Instruction Classroom (LGI)
Agenda…• Introductions• Eligibility• Kindergarten Registration & Screening• Kindergarten Readiness • Typical Kindergarten Day• Things To Do At Home• Questions
• Dr. Diane Barrie (Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment)– [email protected]
Eligibility
• Five years of age on or before September 1, 2013.
Kindergarten Registration & Screening
• March 2013 - March 11 & 12 Arrowhead, Mr. Aaron Roberts
Eagleville, Mr. Jason Sorgini Woodland, Dr. Zanthia Reddish
- March 18 & 19 Audubon, Mrs. Tara Ricci Worcester, Mr. Bruce MacGregor
• Registration Information– Go to www.methacton.org– Scroll down to “Announcements” to find the
link to reserve your appointment.
Kindergarten Screening
•Purpose – to assess students’ basic skills in order to screen for a summer “Jump Start” program
•Provide information to kindergarten teachers regarding students’ skills and understandings
What Does What Does Kindergarten Kindergarten
Readiness Look Like?Readiness Look Like?
What Does What Does Kindergarten Kindergarten
Readiness Look Like?Readiness Look Like?
Beginning of Kindergarten
• Identify some letters of the alphabet
• Recognize own name in print• Write own name• Grip a pencil correctly• Use scissors, glue, and paint with
relative ease• Repeat full name, address, and
telephone number
Beginning of Kindergarten
• Manage bathroom independently• Dress self, zip coat• Follow directions• Clean up after self• Separate from parents easily• Listen without interrupting• Display self-control
What Skills Will What Skills Will Children Develop in Children Develop in
Kindergarten?Kindergarten?
What Skills Will What Skills Will Children Develop in Children Develop in
Kindergarten?Kindergarten?
Social and Emotional Skills
• Share with others• Display self-control• Participate in activities• Respect others and their property• Show courtesy and thoughtfulness• Identify and express feelings
On-Going Work Study Skills
• Listen attentively• Follow directions• Work independently• Work neatly and accurately• Complete tasks• Put away materials and toys
A Typical A Typical Kindergarten Day…Kindergarten Day…
A Typical A Typical Kindergarten Day…Kindergarten Day…