Settling-In Time Sets the Emotional Tone for the Day: Developing Friendship, Responsibility, Self-Motivation, and Collaboration Skills
How Kindergarten Families Can Support Their Young Writers
7 Best Tips: Dramatically Accelerate Writing Proficiency! 1. Share kindergarten writing samples and rubrics with parents: Where do you think your child is as a writer right now? 2. Ask Parents to be Partners in encouraging efficient pencil grip and providing name writing practice. Give families the handwriting supports they need. Download FREE Name Practice […]
How to Have the Best Kindergarten Back-to-School Night Ever: Family Scavenger Hunt Step-by-Step
Families’ first visit to kindergarten is organized, purposeful, and inviting “Sunflower Children” and warm-hearted Katie Nelson welcome each family as they arrive. The environment is carefully prepared to introduce literacy routines and involve Parents as Partners. Children sign in on their first “Name Ticket” with guided help from Mom or Dad. They put their finished […]
How to Simplify Kindergarten Handwriting Instruction
How to Simplify Kindergarten Handwriting Instruction And Build Stamina and Fluency for Writing Workshop! 1) Intentionally develop fine motor skills and teach pencil grip. Differentiate instruction, recognizing the diverse 4-year range of skill development typical in most kindergartens. Use fingerspelling, games, and guided drawing to build finger dexterity, perceptual motor skills, and focus. 2) Involve […]
Kindergarten-Friendly Handwriting: 10 Keys to Success
Settling-In Time Sets the Emotional Tone for the Day: Developing Friendship, Responsibility, Self-Motivation, and Collaboration Skills
Drawing Instruction Supports Handwriting Development and Writing Proficiency
Glimpses of kindergarten life with Laura Flocker from September through May: An Oregon Full-Day Kindergarten Model… This is what we know for sure: Provide explicit, systematic instruction in seeing and drawing like an artist. Introduce children to lines and rich vocabulary the first week of school with crayons and markers. Use multisensory ABC and Phonics […]
10 Steps for Success: Independent Writing Center Totes Provide Authentic Writing Experiences All Year Long!
Settling-In Time Sets the Emotional Tone for the Day: Developing Friendship, Responsibility, Self-Motivation, and Collaboration Skills
Free E-book: Kindergarten-Friendly Handwriting
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Why Kindergarten-Friendly Handwriting Works: 10 Keys to Success and New Free Resources
Used as designed within a comprehensive kindergarten writing program, this approach to handwriting instruction dramatically accelerates writing proficiency: The end result is motivated students proudly writing, illustrating, and publishing their own books! 1. Kindergarten-Friendly Handwriting practices are consistent with decades of educational research documented by Dr. John Hatti. We give children crystal-clear, achievable learning targets, […]
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Best Practices for End-of-Year Kindergarten Publishing: All Children Love to Write, Draw and Make Real Books!
