In the very beginning of the year, our class goes over the rules and procedures that we need to follow in class. As a class we write a social contract to show that we all inderstand and agree with the rules of the class. These rules can be summed up as:
1. Be a good student
2. Be a good listener
3. Be a good friend
Every student in the class signes the social contract and I hang it up somewhere in the room to remind the students of our goal.
If the rules in the social contract are broken, We use a color chart to document our class' individual behavior. There are four colors on our behavior chart. Below is a break down of what each clor stands for.
Green: GREAT day!
Yellow: OK day - 2nd Warning, Miss 5 minutes of center time/fun activity
Orange: NOT SO GOOD day- 3nd Warning, Note home, Miss 10 minutes of center time/fun activity
Red: SAD day - Immediate call to parent, and possible office visit.
*Every child is given one free verbal warning
Friday, July 16, 2010
What is Assessment?
What is assessment?
Assessment is a critical component of the teaching process. Even Kindergarten Teachers assess what their students know so they will better understand what they need to teach. Assessing our students will keep us from teaching concepts that have already been mastered- thus wasting valuable time. Assessing students allows the teacher to teach critical skills that must be mastered now in order for the student to be successful in the next grade. Your child will periodically come home with an assessment sheet to let you know where your child is, and ho far they have to go till mastery.
What skills will be assessed?
Through the year I will assess anything that is being taught in the classroom. For example, if I am teaching patterns, colors, shapes, rote counting, number identification, and one-to-one correspondence daily during math then those skills will need to be assessed several times throughout the year to see how well your child is comprehending what I am teaching.
Assessment is a critical component of the teaching process. Even Kindergarten Teachers assess what their students know so they will better understand what they need to teach. Assessing our students will keep us from teaching concepts that have already been mastered- thus wasting valuable time. Assessing students allows the teacher to teach critical skills that must be mastered now in order for the student to be successful in the next grade. Your child will periodically come home with an assessment sheet to let you know where your child is, and ho far they have to go till mastery.
What skills will be assessed?
Through the year I will assess anything that is being taught in the classroom. For example, if I am teaching patterns, colors, shapes, rote counting, number identification, and one-to-one correspondence daily during math then those skills will need to be assessed several times throughout the year to see how well your child is comprehending what I am teaching.
Kindergarten Commitment
Our Kinder Commitment
By the end of the year we will know how to...
Write a readable story that makes sense.
Recognize and write numerals 0 to 20.
Create and extend basic patterns.
Construct and use basic graphs.
Read the 35 sight words.
Complete simple addition and subtraction problems.
Count out loud to 100 without help.
Print first and last name using capital and lower case letters appropriately.
Read at a DRA level of 4 or higher.
Recognize and name all upper and lower case letters and demonstrate the sound each letter makes.
By the end of the year we will know how to...
Write a readable story that makes sense.
Recognize and write numerals 0 to 20.
Create and extend basic patterns.
Construct and use basic graphs.
Read the 35 sight words.
Complete simple addition and subtraction problems.
Count out loud to 100 without help.
Print first and last name using capital and lower case letters appropriately.
Read at a DRA level of 4 or higher.
Recognize and name all upper and lower case letters and demonstrate the sound each letter makes.
What Parents Can Do To Prepare A Child For Kindergarten
There are so many things that you can do as a parent to help your child to be successful in kindergarten. These things are fun activities for your child and are more beneficial than you might imagine.
Read to your child every day. Let your child choose the book or perhaps you choose two or three and let your child choose from those. Take him to the public library each week for story time or even just to read with you and to check out a book.
Play board games with your child. Not only is this a great way to spend quality time with her, but it can also teach a variety of things. Ex. one to one correspondence, letter and number recognition, counting out loud, colors and shapes, taking turns, patience, good sportsmanship, etc.
Provide your child with age appropriate puzzles. This can teach a child problem solving skills, spacial relationships, and various other academic skills depending on the puzzle selected.
Provide your child with a variety of experiences. Spend time outside with your child. Take a walk and collect items found outdoors. Have your child describe them to you. Go to the zoo. Take a camping trip.
Most importantly, spend time talking with your child. Have "real" conversations with him every day. Do your best to give your child a loving and secure environment. A hug and positive words make a big difference in the life of a child.
Please remember that kindergarten does not have to begin if you do not think your child is ready. Many times children may need another year to mature so that they may be better able to grasp the academic and social skills that are needed for children to succeed in the early elementary school years.
Read to your child every day. Let your child choose the book or perhaps you choose two or three and let your child choose from those. Take him to the public library each week for story time or even just to read with you and to check out a book.
Play board games with your child. Not only is this a great way to spend quality time with her, but it can also teach a variety of things. Ex. one to one correspondence, letter and number recognition, counting out loud, colors and shapes, taking turns, patience, good sportsmanship, etc.
Provide your child with age appropriate puzzles. This can teach a child problem solving skills, spacial relationships, and various other academic skills depending on the puzzle selected.
Provide your child with a variety of experiences. Spend time outside with your child. Take a walk and collect items found outdoors. Have your child describe them to you. Go to the zoo. Take a camping trip.
Most importantly, spend time talking with your child. Have "real" conversations with him every day. Do your best to give your child a loving and secure environment. A hug and positive words make a big difference in the life of a child.
Please remember that kindergarten does not have to begin if you do not think your child is ready. Many times children may need another year to mature so that they may be better able to grasp the academic and social skills that are needed for children to succeed in the early elementary school years.
Report Cards
Report cards are sent home every 9 weeks to keep you informed about your child’s progress. This will help you celebrate your child’s accomplishments and will provide a snapshot of areas in which a little extra support is needed.
"Mrs.Humphrey's Helping Hands" : Classroom Jobs
Classroom Jobs are a great way to build community, belong, and ownership. Each student will have a special job at some point in the year. The jobs will be rotated weekly to give each child an opportunity to do each job.
Th five rotating jobs are as follows:
Line Leader - Sets an example for the studenst behind them in line.
Door Holder - Holds doors for the class as we travel from one place to another in the building
Line Ender - A second set of eyes for the teacher making sure our line stas straight and quiet.
Techers Helper - Runs message to the office, and assists the teacher with any other tasks she may need
Calender Helper - Leads the class in our daily calendar routine.
Th five rotating jobs are as follows:
Line Leader - Sets an example for the studenst behind them in line.
Door Holder - Holds doors for the class as we travel from one place to another in the building
Line Ender - A second set of eyes for the teacher making sure our line stas straight and quiet.
Techers Helper - Runs message to the office, and assists the teacher with any other tasks she may need
Calender Helper - Leads the class in our daily calendar routine.
Wish List
A parents trash could possibly be a teachers treasure. Please check this list ever so often to see what or class may need for future projects and hands on learning. It could simply be something that you are about to throw away. Right now, we are collecting:
Gallon Milk Jugs (we are making an igloo!)
Lids and tops of of house hold items (for sorting)
Gallon Milk Jugs (we are making an igloo!)
Lids and tops of of house hold items (for sorting)
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