Crahall 2009 K Powerpoint2
- 1. Welcome to Mrs. Crahall's Kindergarten
- 2. Introduction … Susan Crahall EDUCATION Wilkes University Bachelor/Masters in Business Administration & Marketing University of Scranton Master of Science in Elementary Education PA Certificate in Elementary Education Enjoy spending time with family: A.J. Emily 6 years Zachary 4 years and Chaya
- 3. Beginning of year….follow directions, work with group, socialize, and cooperate As the year goes on….independence in doing work, listening skills improved, reading and math skills for first grade entry
- 4. Kindergarten Checklist Beginning of Year Mid-Year End of Year Beginning (B), Developing (D), Secure(S) Only test the Secure (S) skills at each testing time. *Please take a copy as you leave.
- 5. Specials: Library & Computer each week Art/Music/Gym (integrated into the classroom) Socialization Time: 10-30 minutes per day Specials
- 6. Always due back the next day Please check and initial all homework MONDAY – Family Times (*Does not need to be returned) TUESDAY - Wordless Reader WEDNESDAY - “Letter of the Week” Homework THURSDAY – Kindergarten Reader FRIDAY – Share Day *********************************************************** Math Homelinks and Take-home games Extra Practice/Challenges *Work for vacations during the school year. Students can create a journal of their trip to share with the class! Homework
- 7. Traffic Light System Monitors behavior, provides a visual reminder of the immediate goal and promotes choice. Each child begins the day with a clothespin on the green light. First………..Verbal Warning Second…….Clothespin to yellow light- Visual Warning Third………..Clothespin to red light, lose 5 minutes of playtime *Behavior Notices
- 8. Rewards & Links Individual Clothespin on “Green” for 3/days/week, child gets a sticker. 3 stickers = Treasure Box! Group Links Reward ICE-CREAM, MOVIE, POPCORN, PAJAMA Day
- 9. Special Events September -School pictures October Halloween parade/party November Conferences December Gift exchange/party January Mystery Readers (Jan-May) February May Conferences Field Trips K Program
- 10. www.dallassd.com For additional information: *Daily schedule *Ask Me About *Birthdays/Invitations *Classroom help *High Frequency Words *Announcements *Wish List *check the door on your way out