Kindergarten registration coming up Apr 29, 2009
Kindergarten roundup provides an opportunity for parents to pre-register and learn about the kindergarten curriculum while meeting the teachers and the principal. Reedsport. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Kindergarteners learn sign language at St. Agnes Apr 12, 2009
Sister Claire has educated both my daughter and son in the foundations of sign language as part of the kindergarten curriculum, said Sandra Houlihan. This experience has developed their awareness of different learning styles at a young age. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Vanderbilt kindergarten roundup on tap Apr 4, 2009
The kindergarten curriculum is based on the State of Michigan Benchmarks and supports the development of creative and critical thinking skills. Educating the whole child is important at VAS. Educators there focus on meeting the social, emotional, intellectual, physical and creative needs of each child. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Is your child ready for kindergarten? Apr 2, 2009
Because of the No Child Left Behind Act our kindergarten curriculum has become more rigorous in the reading and math areas. This makes it more critical that we know which students are ready. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Kindergarten: 'Too much for 4-year-olds?' teachers ask Apr 1, 2009
"As the kindergarten curriculum has become more academic, we've noticed a bigger divide between the early readers and children who aren't really ready," Argenti said ... In their letter to Simitian, Argenti and Bivas cite a California Performance Review study in which "teachers report 48 percent of students are not ready for the kindergarten curriculum.". (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Language no barrier Mar 29, 2009
Instructing ESL students in kindergarten is usually easier because so much of the kindergarten curriculum is centered on language acquisition, and even children from English-speaking homes are still learning to speak the language, Mecham said. Costs. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Vikes rise to the challenge at Harvard tournament Mar 1, 2008
Torrence Creek Elementary: The next PTA general membership meeting will be Thursday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m., and will include kindergarten curriculum night. Help compile the PTA newsletter at the Eagle s Eye print party on Tuesday, March 11, 6-8 p.m. in the parent room. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Announces Simultaneous TRUCKTOWN Deals Feb 14, 2008
The TRUCKTOWN series will become part of the pre-K and kindergarten curriculum of Pearson's Reading Street program. Reading Street, created by Pearson's Scott Foresman publishing team, will offer the TRUCKTOWN titles in book form, as well as audio and CD formats in both English and Spanish. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Literacy is the first step towards learning English Jan 10, 2008
The dittos, with pictures of the sun, a cat and a ham, were being used to teach English and resembled kindergarten curriculum. But the desks were filled with adults. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Dodds move to Iowa Oct 24, 2007
Grace Dodd will encounter another challenge in her kindergarten curriculum next month. In addition to honing her sharing skills and scissors proficiency, the 6-year-old daughter of presidential-nomination hopeful Chris Dodd will have a new Iowa address to memorize. (Daily Iowan, IA)
John Trumbull finalist for CAS Elementary School of the Year Oct 4, 2007
The example of a developmentally appropriate kindergarten curriculum which allows for differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of students with varied ability levels. Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Iacoviello cited the "unique kindergarten programs" as a significant attribute of John Trumbull. (Town Times, CT)
