Transitional Kindergarten
The Transitional Kindergarten program is for children age 5 by October 1. Each day consists of free play with a purpose, a special project, group activities music, singing, story time, math and reading readiness skills at circle time, show, tell, and listen, and outdoor play.
Program Information:
Monday - Friday (5 days) 8:45 - 11:30 AM
Transitional Kindergarten Program Goals
Social/Emotional Development
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Takes turns/understands sharing
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Understands concept of community
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Respects others and their property
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Listens in class and responds appropriately
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Follows directions and classroom routines
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Accepts direction from teacher
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Exhibits self-confidence and independence
Physical Development
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Participates in Zaner-Bloser handwriting program
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Hones fine and gross motor skills
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Participates in weekly gym class – gross motor skills (jump, balance, run, hop, march)
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Participates in outdoor play activities
Cognitive/Intellectual Development
Creative Development
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Recognizes own name and names of peers in print
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Phonetically builds and writes words
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Puts events in sequence
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Recognizes same/different
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Counts, writes, knows numbers, and understands basic math concepts
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Recognizes attributes of more complex shapes
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Recognizes letters and their corresponding phonetic sounds
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Knows and writes full name, address, phone number
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Participates in art activities with many different medias
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Expresses self through play, art and creative writing
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Participates in music class with a specialist and music activities
