One way to ease the transition INTO Kindergarten
Word/Vocabulary Gap
A language/literacy issue
Learning how to control behaviors and emotions.
Self-regulation
Phonological Awareness
Kindergarteners typically know....how many words?
Work with first-grade teachers; have conversations about development of students
To support Dual Language Learners...
Noticing the sounds of spoken language -includes onset/rhyme, syllables, phonemes
Memory
10,000 words
One way to ease the transition OUT of Kindergarten
This helps you organize information and remember things.
Develop reciprocal relationships with families
-show appreciation for home language -correctly pronounce name -use pictures, props, actions
