Pre-Kindergarten Literacy Night

 

 

This is the "very simple" proposal that I submitted to our District Staff Development Committee. I wanted to promote literacy activities for the children that will be entering my Kindergarten classroom in the fall.

The evenings were delightful. The parents accompanied their children and I really enjoyed the opportunity to get to know the children and their families.

 

 Proposal for Pre-Kindergarten Literacy Nights
From Patsi Kugler

When -

Thursday, May 10, 2001
Thursday, May 17, 2001

6:30-7:15 and 7:15 to 8:00 each evening

Who -

Children who will be starting Kindergarten in the Fall of 2001 and their parents.
Mrs. Kugler

What -

Stories, songs, fingerplays and project centered around a book.

Information for parents about Young Children and Literacy.

An opportunity to work with and get to know children that will be starting school in the fall.

A snack for participants.

Where -
Library or Kindergarten Room.

Why -

There are many activities that parents can participate in with their children that will promote their child's literacy development. I would like to model for them an adults role in literacy development, provide them with handouts and information and encourage them to read to their children.

Cost -

snack - cookies and juice - $15.00 per night
project materials - minimal - approx. $20.00
my time - 3 hours total - 1 to plan, 2 to teach $45.00
Total estimated expenses - $95.00

This could be considered a Best Practices Grant and funds can be applied through Staff Development.

 

 

This is the invitation that was sent to all families to let them know about the events. I also personally invited them during our Kindergarten Round-up sessions. Families signed up at that time so that I could plan for materials.

 

 You are Invited!

What:
Special Pre-Kindergarten
Literacy Nights!

Who:
 Children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2001 and their parent or parents.

Where:
Kindergarten room

When:
 Thursday, May 10 - Rhyme Time
Thursday, May 17 - Alphabet Antics

The first session each evening will be from 6:30 - 7:15.
The second session will be from 7:15-8:00.

Plan to join me for circle time and a fun project. Parents should plan to accompany their child. Please make other arrangements for siblings as this is a special time created just for children planning to begin Kindergarten in the Fall.

Please be prepared to sign up at Round-up so that I can plan materials and snack!

 

I hope you can join me!

Mrs. Kugler

 

 

 

This is an outline of the events that I planned for each evening.

 

Rhyme Time

Snack -

sugar cookies

white frosting

mini m&m's for face

pretzels

juice

 

Project -

Humpty Dumpty Art

 

Music -

Jack Hartman - Humpty Dumpty and Jack Be Nimble from Rhymin' to the Beat CD

Dr. Jean - Nursery Rhyme Rap

 

Literature -

Hey Diddle Diddle and other Nursery Rhymes illustrated by Tomie dePaola

 

Take Home Activity -

Nursery Rhyme Coloring Book

 

Alphabet Antics

 

Snack -

Alphabits cereal

Miniature marshmallows

juice

 

Project -

"Chicka-Boomers" -- Add a small amount of rice to clear plastic film container and add letter stickers.

** We shook these as we "marched" around the alphabet letter squares placed in a circle and sang Hap Palmer's "Marchin' Around the Alphabet."

Chicka-Chicka Boom Boom Trees with letter in our name

 

Music -

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom audio cassette from Scholastic

Marchin' Around the Alphabet - Hap Palmer

Alphabet Song

Nursery Rhyme Rap - Dr. Jean

 

Literature -

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

 

Take Home Activity -

Alphabet Pattern Book

 

 

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This page went online July 26, 2001.

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