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
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