Kindergarten
Curriculum
Dear Parents and Students:
The Cotati-Rohnert Park
U.S.D.’s curriculum is aligned to the State Standards.
The purpose of this grade
level brochure is to acquaint you with the standards that your child
will study during this school year. Student progress toward meeting
these standards is monitored and measured by a series of classroom,
school, district, and state tests, as well as other measurements.
Progress is reported to parents through report cards, testing results,
and a variety of teacher contacts.
Working together with parents,
the Cotati-Rohnert Park U.S.D. staff is committed to promoting excellence
in all areas of study leading to academic success for all students.
| Each child grows and
develops individually. Children in the same grade are found
to differ widely from others in their group. There are, however,
general characteristics and needs which apply to many children
within a certain age group. |
The Kindergarten child:
- is four to six years
of age
- grows rapidly
- is self-dependent in
eating and dressing
- has a natural curiosity
- is interested in other
children yet individualistic
- is extremely active
- has the desire to speak
plainly and use new words
- has the ability to relate
experiences and to retell stories
- has the ability to make
judgments with adult guidance
- has a changeable mind
The Kindergarten child
needs:
- to feel secure and loved
- to have group approval
and acceptance
- a few special friends
- a happy environment with
consistent boundaries
- opportunities for exercising
large muscles
- to share toys and take
turns in play
- to increase his/her vocabulary
- alternate periods of
rest and activity
- ten or more hours of
sleep each night
- good nutrition habits
Adapted from: Caring for
Your School-Age Child: Ages 5-12, American Academy of Pediatrics.
PARENTS CAN HELP BY:
- attending parent conferences,
Back to School Night, Open House, and other school activities
- encouraging your child
to read daily
- establishing a regular
routine for completion of homework
- providing a quiet time
and place for study
- offering encouragement
and help in completing assignments as needed
- taking your child to
the library regularly
- sharing in and helping
your child pursue interests
- listening and talking
to your child
- setting an example by
reading and writing
- reading frequently to
your child
- taking educational trips
- providing opportunities
to earn, save, and spend money
- helping your child learn
multiplication facts to 10 x 10
- monitoring and limiting
your child’s television viewing
- notifying school when
a problem is observed or persists
- giving praise for good
work and behavior
- maintaining a positive
attitude about your child’s school and teachers
- notifying school whenever
your child will be absent
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