Welcome to Kindergarten! 🍎
We're busy building our classroom family! The first two weeks of school are a special time to build friendships, learn our way around, and feel at home in our new space. The children are all amazing, and I really enjoy working with each of them. I am so impressed with how well they help each other and how kind they are!
I look forward to a year filled with wonder, growth, and joy.
A Note for Families It is normal for children (and parents!) to feel a little nervous during the first few days. A quick, confident goodbye at the door helps your child settle into their routine and start the day successfully! |
Our Daily Routines |
Arrival | Students enter the room, hang up their backpacks in their cubbies, put their red folders in their mailboxes, and place water bottles in the water bottle station. Then we have morning meeting. |
Snack Time | We gather for a healthy snack. This is a great time for us to practice our manners and have quiet conversations. We also read a book together at snack time. Our snack is in the afternoon. |
Packing Up | At the end of the day, we check our folders, pack our bags, and sit at our table spots. We share about our favorite parts of the day at the microphone before heading home. |
Family Connection (some ideas for talking with your kindergartener about school): What letters did you do last week? What is Heggerty? What number are we learning to count to? How can you earn gems?
Our First Two Weeks of Learning
The first two weeks of Kindergarten focus on building our community and learning how to be students. Here's what we have been exploring together and how you can keep the learning going at home.
Subject | What We Did | How to Support at Home |
Math | We practiced counting our friends and crayons during circle time and explored math manipulatives (like geo blocks, counting chips, and pattern blocks). We also practiced counting to 100 and beyond. | Count everyday objects together, like the number of steps to the front door or the number of pieces of fruit in a bowl.   
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Literacy | We focused on the letters in our own names, practiced listening to stories, and started identifying the first sounds in simple words. | Read together for 10 minutes every night. Point out the first letter of your child's name when you see it on signs or in books. |
Science | We became 'Scientists' by observing the life cycles of our painted lady butterflies. We released 5 butterflies. | Discuss metamorphosis and the life stages of the butterfly!  |
💡 A Note for Families Transitioning to Kindergarten is a big step! If your child seems extra tired or emotional after school, that is very normal. A consistent bedtime and a few minutes of quiet 'debrief' time can help them process their exciting new days. |
We are having so much fun exploring our new classroom!
Books We Shared
During our first two weeks, we read several special stories to help us feel at home in our new classroom. These books help us talk about our feelings, learn each other's names, and understand what it means to be a kind friend. 📚
💡 Quick Tip Reading together for just 10 minutes a day helps your child build a love for stories and improves their listening skills for the classroom! |
Important Dates & Reminders 🗓️
Upcoming Event | Date & Time |
🏫 Open House |
September 24, 5:30-6:30 |
📚 Picture Day |
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 Bus Evacuation Practice
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📝 Family Checklist Help your child have a successful start by checking off these items: Check folders daily for important notes and student work. Label all belongings, including backpacks, lunchboxes, and jackets. Pack a healthy snack and a labeled water bottle each day.
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A Note on Labeling: In Kindergarten, many students have backpacks or jackets in the same color. Using a permanent marker to write your child's first and last name on the inside tag helps us return lost items quickly! 🧥 | 
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