Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Welcome and Introductions

Thank you for joining us!

Meet our Kindergarten Team Edu-Gators!

Purpose of this Evening

We are here to support you in preparing

your child for the first year of school!

Tonight we are setting the stage for that success.

Play-Based Learning

Play-Based Learning:

Playful and engaging while being very well-planned and purposeful. Planning begins with

knowing each young learner to allow us to respond with purposeful assessment and

instruction which is differentiated as needed.

-YRDSB

The Kindergarten Program

The Ministry’s Kindergarten Program is a two-year continuum and addresses learning in: Children’s: Ø Personal and Social Development Ø Language (Literacy) Ø Mathematics Ø Science and Technology Ø Health and Physical Activity Ø The Arts

Children’s Personal and Social Development

a large and crucial portion of our curriculum and programming.

u  Self-Awareness and Self-Reliance

u  Social Relationships

u Awareness of Surroundings

Snacks and Lunches •  Food allergies (no nuts or traces of nuts)

•  Healthy & nutritious (fruit, cheese, yogurt, etc.)

•  Easy to open & eat independently

•  Litter-less lunches

•  Prepare lunches & snacks together at night

•  Lunch & Outdoor Play between 12:20pm and 1:20pm

Washroom and Self-Help Routines

•  At school, children will: –  Use the washroom (in the classroom) independently

–  Wash hands with soap and water

–  Dress and undress independently •  belts, zippers, buttons •  coat, boots, hats, mittens, shoes

•  Extra clothing (including socks)

Dressing for Success •  Indoor running shoes (non-marking for gym) •  Backpack large enough to hold communication folders

Dressing for Success •  Washable clothing

•  Dress for the weather •  Label all items of clothing

Mabel’s Labels

Shop to Give – Phoebe Gilman Fundraiser: Please Take a Flyer to Shop Online

Kindergarten Day What does the typical day look like? •  Arrival & Dismissal in Kinder-yard •  Morning routines •  Playful learning •  Outdoor Recess •  Lunch •  Physical Education

Arrival

•  Drop off your child at the Kinder-Yard

(8:15am - 8:30am)

•  Your child will line up outside the classroom with the Yard Supervisor

•  Your child will enter the classroom & follow morning routines in the class

•  Phoebe Gilman is a walking school

Dismissal •  The bell rings at 3:00pm

•  Students line up at the safety wall in the Kinder-Yard

•  Teacher dismisses each child after making eye-contact with parent/ caregiver

•  Parents/caregivers wait at fence

Supported Entry

•  Your child’s first day of school will be in the morning until lunch:

8:25 – 12:20

•  Students will line up to be dismissed near their Kinder-Yard gates at 12:20

First Day of School •  Make the first day fun •  Get up in time so you are not rushing •  Be calm •  Talk about the fun things (s)he will be doing •  Take your child to the bus stop or to the school •  Make sure your child gets to school on time and is

picked up on time

The first day of school is a big event in the life of a family, make it a positive one!

Saying Goodbye…

•  Give your child a kiss and say goodbye

•  Practise your goodbye routine ahead of time

•  Reassure your child that you know (s)he’ll be okay and that you will be picking him/her up after school

Over the Summer

– Walktoschoolandhaveapicnic

– Find/readsignsaroundtheschool

– FindtheoutsideentrancetotheKindergartenarea

– Establishbed9merou9nesandmorningrou9nes

– Makeupafungoodbyerou9neandprac9seitbeforeschoolstarts

– Encourageindependence

Welcome to Kindergarten App

Available to download for free on: iPads and Androids

WelcomeToKindergarten:TheLearningPartnership

Upcoming Dates

•  May 18th: Welcome to Kindergarten Activity Day 6:00-7:30

–  Bring your Kindergarten child to experience some activities that they will engage in at school

–  Practise with materials in Kindergarten classrooms –  Receive a bag of Kindergarten goodies!

•  June 2nd: Meet a Kindergarten Educator Day 9:00 – 2:45 (Timeslots)

–  Bring your child to meet a Kindergarten teacher –  IF you not already done so, you may sign up for a time slot

tonight or when you come to our May 18th Welcome to Kindergarten Activity Day

Welcome Our Community Partners

①  East Gwillimbury Public Library ②  Newmarket Public Library ③  Denison Child Care

④  Public Health

⑤  Settlement Workers ⑥  Kinark Child and Family Services (Triple P) ⑦  E.G. Parks & Recreation

Thank You For Joining Us!

•  Questions •  Visiting Community Partner Booths