Erica Yager
·15h agoHow to Prepare Kindergarteners for 1st GradeHow to Prepare Kindergarteners for 1st Grade
·15h agoHey everyone! I recently sent out a newsletter to our faculty and my students' parents, and I thought I'd share it here as well. Hope you find it a helpful guide to ensure your students (or your own child) are ready. 😊 Skills to work on for a Smooth transition to 1st Grade 1. Strong Number Sense • Counting forward & backward (1-20, ideally to 100) • Recognizing and writing numbers to 20 • Understanding basic addition & subtraction within 10 • Using ten frames and number lines 2. Early Reading Skills • Recognizing and writing all letters (upper & lowercase) • Knowing letter sounds and beginning to blend CVC words (cat, dog, sun) • Recognizing at least 20 sight words • Understanding basic punctuation (capital letters, periods) 3. Fine Motor & Writing Readiness • Holding a pencil correctly • Writing first and last name with correct letter formation • Cutting with scissors & using glue properly 4. Listening & Following Directions • Following multi-step directions • Listening to a short story and answering questions • Sitting for short periods & staying on task 5. Social & Emotional Skills • Taking turns and sharing • Expressing feelings with words • Asking for help when needed How Can You Help at Home or in the Classroom? • Keep learning fun, don’t overdo it or get stuck on one thing for too long! • Read every day & talk about books • Encourage your kids to become independent in small tasks (zipping jackets, opening lunchboxes) Wishing everyone a smooth and exciting transition! 😃
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