Welcome to

Lemm’sKindergartenRound Up!

Is YOUR CHILD ready for Kindergarten?

Physical Emotional

Academic

• Be able to answer questions appropriately

Physical Independence

• Zips and unzips clothing, backpacks, jackets and coats

• Washes hands and blows their nose

• Able to take care of bathroom needs independently (Button and unbutton pants; belt and unbelt pants)

• Goes to the restroom during restroom breaks

( !!! Keep an extra change of clothing in backpack !!! )

• Begins to tie shoes (Velcro is always an option!)

• Carry on conversations, using complete sentences

Physical Independence

• Is curious about the world around him or her; asks questions appropriately

Emotional Independence

• Takes turns and shares with others

• Follows rules and directions

• Positively accepts consequences

• Can spend time away from family

• Listens and follows directions the FIRST time given

Academic Independence

• Able to sit still, quiet, and focused for short periods of time

• Know some letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and positional words

Academic Independence

• Recognizes and writes first name, BOTH given name and nickname

• Which is the key trait that you can teach your child to ensure success in their new quest?

Physical Independence

Key Trait

Emotional Independence

Academic Independence

• Which is the key trait that you can teach your child to ensure success in their new quest?

Independence!!!

Key Trait

Independence!!!

Independence!!!

A DAY IN KINDERGARTEN

TYPICAL

In the morning, students walk to their classes from

the cafeteria.(This is all very important starting the first weeks of school!)

Then get busy on an

independent activity

Turn in folders and books

Put their

own things

away

• !!!Children need independence and experience with routines!!!

Academic Activities Include

Phonics & Alphabet Lessons

Technology Lessons

Math Lessons

Center Time

Science Lessons

Workstation Time

Social Studies Lessons

Reading & Writing Groups

Additional Activities

Physical Education

Library Music

Computer Lab

Art

Parents, Grandparents, Guardians We Need YOU!!

We depend on help from volunteers for our room parents, class readers, PTO

and other fun kindergarten activities!!!

Top Ten Things you can do to get your child ready

for Kindergarten

School Supplies

• For convenience and uniformity, we suggest buying your child’s school supplies from Lemm…pre-packaged and economical!

• Some items may need replenished, or if damaged, replaced during the school year

• Please do not label individual supplies with your child’s name on them—we share LABEL all clothing,

backpacks, and lunch kits.

Play games- rhyming, counting, memory,

alphabet…

•Teach and follow ROUTINES at home:

~Early bedtimeThe Pediatrics Academy suggests the following sleep

guidelines for children:Toddlers to 5 years need 11 to 13 hours of sleep each night;

5 to 12 years-olds need 10 to 11 hours of sleep

Any bedtime after 8:30 pm is too late for our little ones. Remember, NO NAPS in kindergarten

~Eating a hearty & healthy breakfastIt’s a long time until lunch, we do not have snack.

~Getting to school on time…7:55

Show interest in daily activities by looking in their backpacks

and folders. Please read the information.

Inform your child of notes that need to be given to the teacher.

VolunteerWe need ALL of you!

Dads, Moms, Grandparents, & Guardians can help at home and school with various

projects throughout the year.

With your child’s teacher

Teacher can be reached by e-mail, phone or notes.

Ask questions about their day and what is happening at school.

With your child

Your child forms many attitudes by what you say verbally and non-verbally.

And talk some more…

Be assured that the teachers at Lemm are loving and caring.

We, in partnership with YOU, are ready to begin a new year with your child. We look forward to seeing you all in August for “Meet the teacher.”

Thank you for visiting& sharing your time with us!

~Mrs. Peggy Hutson ~ Ms. Karen Kelley~Mrs. Kerri Rangel

~Mrs. MaryAnn Quintana~Mr. Casey Benoit

We Expect Success!

•Texas Education Agency (T.E.A.)

•National Association for the Education of Young Children (N.A.E.Y.C.)

www.kleinisd.net• Lemm’s Website

• Lemm’s Kindergarten Teachers’ Websites