This document provides information for parents about kindergarten at a school. It introduces the kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Blankenship and Mr. Dunn, and describes what children will learn in kindergarten through purposeful play, hands-on learning, and a developmental approach. It outlines the curriculum, which includes reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics and more. Parents are thanked for attending the kindergarten orientation meeting.

1. Welcome to Kindergarten! Kindergarten Parent Night, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Blankenship and Mr. Dunn

2. On the Other Side of the Door On the other side of the door I can be a different me As smart and as brave And as funny or strong As a person could want to be There’s nothing too hard for me to do There’s no place I can’t explore Because everything can happen On the other side of the door.

6. A kindergartener’s work is play!

7. Reading

8. Reading – Sample Book

9. Reading – Sample Book

10. Reading – Sample Book

21. Celebrate China! To celebrate Chinese culture, we made lion dancers . . . . . . and received lucky red envelopes from our Chinese teachers.

24. Games

27. Thank you so much for coming! We’re looking forward to a great year!