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Birmingham City SchoolsWelcome to Kindergarten!
2017-2018
We are excited about the new school year and becoming a part of your child’s educational journey.
Our mission: Because all children develop at different rates, it is important for
teachers to observe and document each child’s developmental growth. The learning process is supported through a variety of age appropriate experiences that include discovery, investigation, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Our curriculum: is based upon the developmental continuum of learning and aligns
with the Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards focuses on the development of the whole child individualized and based upon the needs of each individual child emphasizes inquiry-based learning promotes social and emotional opportunities for your child to learn
with their peers as well as independently
Our approach: We use an authentic observational system, known as Teaching
Strategies GOLD, that identifies each child’s strengths and needs based upon the thirty-eight objectives listed below.
Over the course of the year, we observe and document each child’s development and learning.
We will keep you informed of your child’s progress on a regular basis. Three times a year, you will receive a report card of your child’s
growth, development, and progress.
Kindergarten – a great place to grow and learn life skills that include problem solving, creative thinking, and cooperative learning.
Objectives for Development &
LearningBirth Through Kindergarten
Mathematics
Science and Technology24. Uses scientific inquiry skills25. Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics of living things26. Demonstrates knowledge of the physical properties
of objects and materials27. Demonstrates knowledge of Earth’s environment28. Uses tools and other technology to perform tasks
English Language Acquisition37. Demonstrates progress in listening to and understanding English38. Demonstrates progress in speaking English
20. Uses number concepts and operations
21. Explores and describes spatial relationships and shapes
22. Compares and measures23. Demonstrates knowledge of patterns
Social–Emotional1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships3. Participates cooperatively and
constructively in group situations
Physical4. Demonstrates traveling skills5. Demonstrates balancing skills6. Demonstrates gross-
motor manipulative skills
7. Demonstrates fine-motor strength and coordination
Literacy15. Demonstrates phonological awareness16. Demonstrates knowledge of the alphabet17. Demonstrates knowledge of
print and its uses18. Comprehends and responds to
books and other texts19. Demonstrates emergent writing skills
The Arts33. Explores the visual arts34. Explores musical concepts and
expression35. Explores dance and movement
concepts
Social Studies29. Demonstrates knowledge about self30. Shows basic understanding of
people and how they live31. Explores change related to
familiar people or places32. Demonstrates simple geographic
knowledge
Language8. Listens to and understands
increasingly complex language9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs
10. Uses appropriate conversational and other communication skills
Cognitive11. Demonstrates positive
approaches to learning12. Remembers and connects
experiences13. Uses classification skills14. Uses symbols and images to