Capitol Hills’ Kindergarten beginnings

Kindergartners have a very large transition when they first start school.  The days are longer, there are more expectations, and new people to interact with.   A large majority of there is spent mapping out new social structures with friends and teachers.  At Vermont Hills we try to make their transition in the afternoon as smooth as possible.

 

Our groups are divided up by age, so all the kindergartens are in one group.  This allows them to make bonds easily with one another.   

The teachers choose age appropriate games that allow students to practice following the rules, number memorization, counting, and team work.  In the photo students are playing a game of “What Time is it Mr. Fox?”.    In this game they ask Mr. Fox what time it is and the teacher states a number.  Students then take that many steps towards Mr. Fox.  If the teacher responds with Dinner Time, then they must run back to the wall before being tagged. 

What are some things you do with your Kinder to get them ready for the new school year?  Leave your suggestions below for other parents to consider as well.