Transitional Kindergarten / Overview

Transitional Kindergarten

Due to the new SB 1381 Law,

children who turn five years old between September 1st and December 2nd

will now be enrolled into the Transitional Kindergarten Program

instead of into the Traditional Kindergarten Classroom.

Just like Traditional Kindergarten, the Transitional Kindergarten will consist of the following:

Letters & Sounds

~ Learning letter names and sounds

~ Learning how to use sounds to make words

Reading

~ Practicing reading high frequency words

~ Learning story sequence

~ Learning about main characters and settings

~ Practicing writing letters independently

~ Reading small booklets alone

Thinking Maps

~ Learn how to visualize the thinking process

Writing

~ Drawing and writing

~ Learn how to use thinking maps to assist in independent writing

Mathematics

~ Learn how numbers correspond to quantities

~ Learn how to put numbers together and take them apart

~ Learn about shapes

Science

~ Learn about sequencing events

~ Learn all about science facts

New aspects within the Transitional Kindergarten Program alone consist of:

~ Utilizing iPads within all content areas

~ Integrating the new AWARDS Program into literacy

~ Integrating the ST Math Program on the iPads

~ Designating areas for creativity and innovation through art, music, and movement

~ High focus on language and social-emotional development

~ Strong emphasis on collaboration

Transitional Kindergarten