BIENVENIDOS
CLASE DE 2029
Preparing for the
new nest of phoenixes
Puesta del Sol Elementary Mission
Puesta del Sol is a Spanish Immersion School that provides a diverse educational program ensuring a multi-cultural,
second language learning experience in which all students can grow academically, socially and as individuals in a
caring and safe community.
KINDERGARTEN TEAM
Sra. Dana
Srta. Torres
Sra. Chaparro
UPDATES:
 Changes
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to Kinder camp
Dates to reserve on calendar
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August 23rd – Beginning of the year assessment: Sign-up Genius
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August 24th – TBA
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September 1st and 2nd – Family Meetings
 Changes
to first day of school
 Kindergarten
 Family
 An
starts on September 6th
Meetings: September 1st and 2nd
email will be sent once classroom teacher is assigned.
LISTOS PARA VOLAR
READY TO SOAR
In Kindergarten at Puesta del Sol our learning is fun and
engaging. Acquiring a new language adds an extra
level of challenge. This presentation is to help facilitate
the transition to Spanish Immersion Kindergarten.
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Over the summer you can help your student prepare to fly by
working on the following skills.
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We have prepared a Kindergarten Readiness Kit to help you and
your student over the summer prepare to be immersed in Spanish.
Look for the phoenix next to any bullet for a provided resource.
Materials included in Readiness Kit
KINDERGARTEN READINESS KIT
2 lapices and pencil grips
Caja de crayones
Tijeras
Packet of Spanish alphabet and
numbers practice
Flash cards for: HFW, Numbers
and Letters in Spanish
Packet of cutting practice
SOCIAL
What should students be able to do?
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Plays well with other children.
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Shares with others and is able to take turns.
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Can let an adult know if they need help.
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Tries to use words to solve a conflict and express their feelings.
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Uses the bathroom independently and can dress self without help.
What can I do?
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Build structures and routines at home as well as daily responsibilities.
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Prepare students to follow directions and understand consequences.
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Work with your student to build problem solving skills when faced with social
challenges.
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Play school at home and set-up a daily schedule with time for snack, lunch, recess
and independent work time.
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Set-up play dates over the summer.
Materials included in Readiness Kit
PHYSICAL
What should students be able to do?
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Gets from one place to another using different types of movement
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Can hold a pencil
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Can cut with scissors
What can I do?
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Limit screen time and encourage creative play.
Incorporate gross motor play time, such as running, jumping and
climbing.
Build fine motor skills through active play with Legos, clothes pins,
play dough, cutting with scissors
LITERACY
Materials included in Readiness Kit
What should students be able to do?
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Names most letters of the alphabet in English and is familiar with some Spanish letter names and
sounds
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Makes many of the letter sounds
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Can hold a book carefully
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Can write their name and write other letters
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Begins to identify words in their environment and tries to copy them
What can I do?
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Build stamina for working independently by spending 5-10 uninterrupted minutes a day drawing,
play writing or reading
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Build listening stamina by listening to books on CD without any visual input (iPad, TV screens, etc.)
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Refer to Technology resource list provided in Kindergarten Readiness Kit
Materials included in Readiness Kit
MATH
What should students be able to do?
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Counts the number of items in a group
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Uses words like “all” and “some” to describe an amount of items
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Knows letters and numbers are different
What can I do?
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Count objects around the house and in your community.
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Practice writing and representing numbers
Materials included in Readiness Kit
LANGUAGE
What should students be able to do?
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Speaks clearly so other people can understand their words
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Is able to have a conversation
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Can tell a simple story in any language
What can I do?
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Use dinner time to practice conversation skills with the entire family.
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Use bedtime reading to practice retelling stories.
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Encourage students to tell you about their drawings and create
stories together.
Materials included in Readiness Kit
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
Use the following links to begin building reading and writing skills in Spanish.
Spanish Alphabet:
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http://www.literacycenter.net/play_learn/spanish-language-games.php#
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http://safeshare.tv/v/ss57520b209f598
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http://safeshare.tv/w/OBsQDYkqlS
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http://www.spanishspanish.com/alfabeto_ipower.html
Math Practice
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http://www.ixl.com/math/kindergarten
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http://safeshare.tv/v/ss56ec6d7909494
Sign-up for Beginning of Year Assessments
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http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054eafac2da5f85-kindergarten
¡GRACIAS!
¿PREGUNTAS?
QUESTIONS?
To get your Kindergarten Readiness Kit, please sign
out next to you name and check your email on the
form by the door.