Seven Hills Classical Academy

1. Kindergarten Readiness 2011-2012 Seven Hills Classical Academy

2. Kindergarten Tips Help your child succeed in school Read aloud to your child each day Talk to your child about things around you and what you are doing Count objects and practice counting Point to numbers on signs, houses or in books, practice writing the numbers Ask your child to point to pictures as you identify the pictures Make sure your child sees you read and write Write, display and point out your child’s name often Point out words Help your child recognize and name numbers and recognize basic shapes and colors Encourage your child to read and write

3. Helpful SkillsChildren will adjust quickly and get the maximum benefit from kindergarten by being able to do the things listed below: Tie shoes Recite full name, address, and telephone number Put on and fasten a coat, remove it, and hang it in an orderly way Use tissue properly Use the toilet properly and fasten clothes Be quiet when someone else is talking Show respect for authority Say “yes” and “no”, “please” and “thank you” at the proper times Respect the care of toys and materials and put them away when they are through with them Listen to stories being read Share and play with others

4. Kindergarten Curriculum • Math – Singapore Math - Your child will learn about patterns, counting, size comparisons, shapes, days of the week, time, addition, subtraction, graphing, money, estimation and positional words • Reading/Phonics – Hampton Brown - Your child will learn individual sounds that make up our language. He/She will learn how to write the letters and combinations associated with those sounds, identify rhyming words and read and write simple words. New vocabulary words and listening comprehension skills will be taught daily alongside communicating ideas that demonstrate understanding through discussions and hands-on activities • Core Knowledge Science, History and Geography - Your child will learn about Human Body, Plants, Magnets, Seasons and Weather, Taking Care of the Earth, Animals and Their Needs, Early Exploration and Settlement, Native American People Past and Present, Spatial Sense, Presidents Past and Present and Symbols and Figures. • Core Knowledge Language Arts – Your child will learn Mother Goose and other traditional poems, Aesop's Fables, Classic Stories and Core Knowledge Sayings and Phrases. • Writing - Your child will use Zaner-Bloser Handwriting and Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop.

5. Tips to help with summer learning Here are 35 words your child will need to know (read and write) by the end of kindergarten a, and, are, can, do, for, from, go, has, have, he, here, I, into, is, like, love, me, my, of, one, play, said, see, she, the, this, to, two, was, we, what, where, with, you. You can work with your child over the summer on verbally and visually recognizing these words Read out loud to your child and involve the child in other reading activities. Practice writing their first name using capital first letter followed by lowercase letters. Practice handwriting using the Zaner-Bloser sample page. Get your child used to regular sleeping patterns, following basic instructions, scheduled routines, sharing, and positive interactions with others. These habits will help them with social transition to the kindergarten school day.