This is an exciting time in your kindergartener’s life. They have been learning how to be a part of a learning community socially and academically and have developed a solid foundation of literacy and numeracy to build upon. This exciting time of year in our “kindergarten world” is referred to as Kindergarten Part 2. We encourage students to be more independent with their daily responsibilities such as following routines, independently using self-help skills, and applying themselves more independently (such as applying their letter sounds knowledge or using the word-wall to find a word they … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Part 2
We are SAFE. We are KIND. We are BRAVE.
We are Kindergarten... and in Kindergarten we are learning so much based on those 3 simple principles.
We are SAFE.
We learn about making safe choices throughout our day not only for the individual but ensuring the choices one makes are safe for others.
We are KIND.
We learn to be kind to ourselves if we make a mistake and we learn about the importance of being kind to others.
We are BRAVE.
We learn to be brave to try new things and to try them again even if it isn't easy the first time or … [Read more...] about We are SAFE. We are KIND. We are BRAVE.
Summer Vibes
Wishing the RHS Class of 2034 all the best as they continue on their academic journey. Though this spirited group of students will be missed, we are excited to welcome the RHS Class of 2035 to start their academic journey with us at the Kindergarten Center!
Information is available on our website and any updates will be posted to our news feed to ensure timely communication with our new families. Important dates are beginning to be posted on our calendar and a Welcome to Kindergarten information packet will be sent home in late August with specific information regarding the start of … [Read more...] about Summer Vibes
Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer!
Summer provides unique opportunities for students to continue their development. Whether it be at home, camp, the park, a campground or beach, provide your child with opportunities to play. Playing promotes creativity, develops fine and gross motor skills, and encourages turn taking and conflict resolution.
Summer also allows a child time to apply the skills and concepts they have learned in preschool or kindergarten to their own, natural environment. Encourage students to count the shells they found, find letters along the trails or read signs posted within the … [Read more...] about Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer!
Kinder “Garden”
Every child is a different kind of flower that blooms at their own special time, making the "Kinder-garden" Center a beautiful place! We have enjoyed watching the students blossom throughout this school year!
Though times may have been challenging, together we were united in ensuring your child had a positive start to their academic journey! It is hard to believe that we are looking ahead to next year. Letters from your child's first grade principal will be sent home on Monday, May 17th, inviting parents new to Lincoln School or Washington School to their New … [Read more...] about Kinder “Garden”