Pre-Kindergarten
Director: Hilda Franks
Child Find The
GISD Special Ed. Department hosts a free screening for children
between the ages of the three and five who may have physical,
medical or learning difficulties. Screenings are held monthly
at Annie Purl Elementary and take about one hour. Parents are
asked to get a statement from their physician that vision and
hearing are both within normal limits prior to the screening.
Shot records, birth certificate and social security number will
also be required at the time of the screening. If you know of
such a child, please call 943-5080 ext. 6043 to schedule an
appointment.
Teachers
Pre Kindergarten Curriculum
Language
Arts
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recognize
letter names and sounds
-
expressively
read and retell familiar stories
-
use writing
to convey a simple message
-
listen
attentively
-
express
ideas in a complete sentence
Mathematics
-
use a
variety of strategies to solve problems such as sorting,
graphing, and patterning
-
understand
concept of addition and subtraction
-
count
numbers to one hundred orally
-
recognize
numbers to twenty
-
understand
concepts of ordinal numbers, measurement, and time on the hour
-
recognize
basic shapes and geometric solids
Science/Social Studies (through the use of thematic units)
-
understand
the relationships between school, self, town, and their
surroundings
-
understand
their responsibilities as citizens
Expectations for Learning In Pre Kindergarten
-
learn the
skills necessary to become a reader and writer
-
learn
problem solving skills
-
learn
self-help skills
-
learn
appropriate social skills to ensure school success
Establishing Good Work Habits
-
read 10 - 15
minutes a day at home
-
return
notes, folders, school materials and school communication on
time
-
complete
work in class
-
assume
responsibility for their own behavior and personal belongings
-
follow
directions, make good use of time, and participate
appropriately
-
be able to
work independently and cooperatively with peers
Expectations for Parents
-
check
backpacks daily
-
read
information from school and teacher
-
establish
routines for homework (a place and time)
-
discuss
homework and class work with your child daily
-
visit or
volunteer at once during the year
-
take care of
necessities such as lunch money and transportation problems
Ideas
for Home Activities to Help Pre Kindergarteners Learn
-
sort cans of
food
-
find letters
and words in print and on signs
-
learn phone
number and address
-
set the
table
-
sort ad
match socks
-
point out
time by the hour
-
help with
simple recipes
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