Welcome to Kindergarten May 27, 2018 We are so excited about this year in kindergarten! Did you know that Addison is a Leader in Me school? This means we focus on the seven habits of highly successful children. We are very excited to help your child grow, lead and succeed! For more information about Leader in Me and the 7 habits, visit http://www.theleaderinme.org/ . This year we hope to develop a love of learning in your child as he or she become readers, writers and mathematicians. We hope to inspire them to try new things and think differently about the world around them. We want them to ask questions and develop their ability to observe the wonders of the world. To help your child be the best student he or she can be, we will need a lot of help from you. Here are some ways you can help your child this year. 1. Check over this blog. It contains resources that explain what your child will be expected to know and strategies to help them be academically successful. 2. Read with your child every night. This includes you reading to your child, and after they know some letter sounds and sight words, them reading a bit to you. 3. Communicate often with your child's teacher. We look forward to answering any questions you may have, hearing about exciting home happenings and working together to find ways to challenge each child. 4. Make sure your child is on time. Most of our academics occur in the morning hours and begin the moment they enter the classroom. Coming in late means they don't get the time they need to unpack, organize and socialize. 5. Teach your child to listen. It is a critical skill for learning and being a good friend to others. 6. Encourage responsibility and independence. Learning to tie their shoes, cut and write are great places to start. 7. Ask your child what they learned each day and expect an answer. We promise you there is much for them to talk about even if they say "nothing." For more ideas on how to help your child be successful in school go to Scholastic's Parent Guide. We are looking forward to getting to know you and your children as this wonderful year unfolds.