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

Kindergarten!Kindergarten!Back to School Back to School

September 19, 2011September 19, 2011

• What do we look like?

Ms. Cori Lee• I am from Minnesota in the

United States.

• My husband, Peter Lee, is the Math Coordinator and Grade 5 teacher.

• We have 3 children. Joshua in 9th grade, Serena in 6th grade and Maren in 3rd grade.

• This is our 6th year living in Oman and teaching at TAISM.

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

Mrs. Ghada Khalifa• Seven years as a

Kindergarten educational assistant at TAISM.

• Certified Montessori School teacher.

• Home country is Egypt.• Married with one

daughter, in grade five.• In her free time, she likes

to read, 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 the circle to sing, greet each other, read the daily message and talk about our day.

Why?-Community building-Literacy skill building (ie. ABC and word

work).

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

• Whole class mini-lessons• 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)

• Sharing work with others

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

Math• Our 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!

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.

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.

Kindergarten Specials

Art – Mrs. York IT – Mr. Hoffman

Music –

Mr. Drahos

Library – Ms. Catherine

PE – Mrs. FileCounselor –

Mr. Everett

Kindergarten Sample Schedule Ms. Cori-KG Day 1

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8.15 – 9.00 Settling In/Choosing Time

9.00 – 9.15 Morning Meeting

9:15-9:30 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/Reading

WorkshopWriting Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing/Reading

Workshop

10.20 – 10.55 Snack and Recess

11.00 – 11.40 ARTReading Workshop Reading Workshop Reading Workshop Reading Workshop

MUSIC

11.45 – 12.25Math Math Math Math Math Math

12.30 – 1.20 Lunch and Rest Time

1.20 – 2.00Read Aloud

MUSIC IT LIBRARYMusic/Week 2

Science/Social St.Science/Social St.

Counselor Time1:30-2:00

2.05 – 2.45Science/Social St.

PE ART PEART/Week 1

Science/Social St. PE

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

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

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 new KG blog!• www.mscori.blogspot.com• The blog contains information about our schedule,

important dates/events, a peak into what we are doing in the classroom and photos of the children and their work.

• Permission to display photos and children’s work must be given by parents.

• Please sign the release form before leaving this evening.• If you have any concerns or questions, please see me

later.• Don’t forget to sign up to follow our blog!

Thank you for coming!