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Department of Family Services Office for Children12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 920Stepping Into Kindergarten!Soon your child will start kindergarten.Fairfax, Virginia 22035-1102This guide will give you some ideas aboutTelephone: 703-324-8000 TTY 711what you can do to help assure your childwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofcis ready to “Step into Kindergarten.”It will also show you various ways youcan lay the foundation for kindergartenand it can connect you with school andcommunity resources to help build yourchild’s kindergarten readiness skills.Being ready for school is much more thanknowing the alphabet and being ableto count to ten. A ready child is healthy,curious about the world, interactive withothers, and has a sense of self-control.You already do many things that arepreparing your child for success in schooland helping her to be ready for the firstday of kindergarten.A Fairfax County, VApublication.Printed 6/2014.Fairfax County is committed to providing equal access to all itscitizens and activities. In compliance with applicable law, reasonableaccommodations will be provided upon request. Call 703-324-8000or TTY 711.1
petSotnigpindniKnetraergA School Readiness Guidefor FamiliesTable of ContentsGood Communication Begins at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Routines Help Prepare Your Child to be Ready for School. . . . . . . . . 5Getting Along with Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Building Healthy Bodies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Connecting with Community Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Transitioning to Kindergarten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A Seasonal Calendar of School Readiness Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Helpful Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Websites for Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Yortantpmianeu retrciaPeou of thPa r t Good CommunicationBegins at HomeIn kindergarten, children will talk withothers throughout the day. They will needto use language to interact and solveproblems. By talking with your child, youare building these skills.Building good communicationskills begins at home.Can your child tell you how hefeels during a thunderstorm?Can she tell you about thegame she played with herfriend?Can he use colors, shapes andsizes to describe his favoritetoy?Many children starting kindergarteninteract with others by:yy Communicating their needs andwants.yy Describing different people, places,objects and events.yy Sharing something that happenedduring the day or the day before.yy Engaging in cooperative play.When you have conversations, you arebuilding communication skills that will helpthem in kindergarten:Routines Help Prepare YourChild to be Ready for SchoolEvery family has routines that includesleeping, waking, eating meals, going tothe market, doing the family laundry orgoing to the library.The routines that you followat home every day will helpyour child follow routines atschool.Can your child tell you whathappens after breakfast?Does she know when bedtimeis?By establishing and following routines athome, your child will be prepared for theroutines she will follow in kindergarten.Predictable routines can help children athome and at school; share these routinestogether. Have a scheduled time forsleeping and waking.yy Ask questions about what happenedat the park or on a visit with a friend.yy Ask about what happened first, nextand last at an outing.yy Include details that describe objectsto build language, math and scienceskills.45
Getting Along with OthersGetting along with others is a skill that makes the transition to kindergarten easier forgesidoBByhtlaeHindliuchildren, parents and teachers. Children who talk about their feelings and events in theirday are generally more comfortable sharing their thoughts with teachers and others.SleepChildren who can get along with others know how to:A well-rested child will be off to a good startyy Play cooperatively and take turns.yyAsk for help.yyShare toys and attention.yyGreet others politely.yySolve problems with words.yy Introduce themselves to newyyRespect people and property.friends.Hanging from the monkeybars develops strong muscleschildren use when writing inschool.each day.ExerciseAn active brain is more ready to learn.Making regular physical activity a part ofyour family routine plays a role in gettingyour child ready for a day of learning inkindergarten. Meeting other families at thepark gives your child a chance to play withfriends and enjoy pretend play. Playingon the elementary school playground willsupport an easy transition for your child ashe will be comfortable there before schoolstarts.Good NutritionEating healthy food is vital to growing mindsand bodies. In kindergarten, your child willbe able to bring lunch from home or to makehis own choices for lunch in the cafeteria.Allowing your child to make snack andmeal choices helps prepare her to makeindependent choices at school.67
withgnictu rc e soesenRnyCCo munimtoFrying Pan Farm Park includes a replica ofa 1920’s farm, a carousel, hayrides, countrystore and Visitor’s Center. Children canSome of these resources in FairfaxCounty are:see a variety of farm animals and old farmFairfax County Public Librariesare available. Frying Pan Farm Park iswww.fairfaxcounty.gov/librarylocated at 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon,Each library branch has a special sectionVA 20171, 703-437-9101, TTY 711.of children’s books designed to build yourchild’s imagination and early literacy skills.Opening MeetingyyPlay appropriately with another child.9:35 a.m.Language ArtsyyRecover from a disappointment.11:05 a.m.RecessyyFind a place for themselves in an unfamiliarenvironment.11:20 a.m.LunchyyMake decisions.3750 Old Lee HighwayFairfax, VA 22030703-246-7100, TTY 711yyCommunicate so others will understand.11:50 a.m.Quiet TimeyySearch for new knowledge.*Herndon/Reston Office12:20 p.m.PE/Music1850 Cameron Glen Dr. Suite 100Reston, VA 22090703-481-4242, TTY 711yyTake on challenges.12:50 p.m.Math1:50 p.m.Learning Centers/ Snack2:20 p.m.Social Studies /Science3:20 p.m.Read Aloud3:30 - 3:40 p.m.Sharing /Dismissaland there is a Summer Reading Programduring the summer. Three of these locationsavailable for preschool and school-agealso offer dental services* for children overchildren. The monthly “Ready to Read”3 years old – an appointment is needed.varying sizes. Two may be of specialinterest: Clemyjontri Park in McLean andFrying Pan Farm Park in Herndon.You can find information about enjoyableclasses for preschoolers in “Parktakes”magazine, found online or at your publiclibrary.Clemyjontri is a two-acre playgrounddivided into four outdoor “rooms.” It isaccessible to all children, including thosewith physical disabilities. It has a carouseland picnic pavilion. The address is 6317Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101,activities throughout the day. To the left is a sample9:20 a.m.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hdat five clinic locations. Hours are extendedFairfax County has numerous parks ofwhole group, small group and individual learningNetworkingstory times are offered throughout the yearwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/parkskindergarten classes allow children to take part in9 a.m.Fairfax County Health Clinicsoffers free school-required immunizationsFairfax County Park AuthorityEvery kindergarten class is different, but allSubjectweeks at a time. Special activities andyour child.netraergTimeThe Fairfax County Health Departmentprovides great ideas for books to read totodniKgequipment. Picnic tables and a playgroundUp to 50 books can be borrowed for threenewsletter available on the library websitenarTninoisit*Joseph Willard Health Center*Mount Vernon Office8350 Richmond Hwy. Suite 233Alexandria, VA 22309703-704-5203, TTY 711Annandale District Office7611 Little River TurnpikeSuite 400E (East Wing)Annandale, VA 22003703-534-8343, TTY 711kindergarten schedule.Children will have an easier transition tokindergarten if they are able to:Springfield District Office8136 Old Keene Mill RoadThe Cary Building Suite A100Springfield, VA 22152703-569-1031, TTY 711703-388-2807, TTY 711.89
Adar ofnelaal CnessnoisdaaS e ool Re encesSome great books for fall:iSch Exper“A is for Autumn”by Robert Maass“Leaf Man” by Lois EhlertIn Virginia, children are eligible to attend“It’s Fall!”by Linda Glaserkindergarten if their 5th birthday is on or beforeSeptember 30. The following activities can be“Sixteen RunawayPumpkins”by Dianne Ochiltreeenjoyed together throughout the year beforeyour child begins kindergarten.Fall“Dappled Apples”by Jan Carryy If your child attends a child care/“Turkey Trouble”by Wendi Silvanopreschool program, talk with histeacher about the routines.yy Play the “One New Food” game. Haveyour child choose a new food to tryeach week. Focus on colorful fruitsand vegetables and interesting waysto prepare them.readiness workshop in yourcommunity.yyUse the Fairfax County Public SchoolsBoundary Information System athttp://boundary.fcps.edu/boundary todetermine where your child will attendkindergarten and visit that elementaryschool.yyBegin to gather the documentsyou need to register your child forkindergarten. These include: proof ofresidency; birth certificate; and health“The Snowy Day”Ezra Jack Keats“The First Day of Winter” byDenise Fleming“Snowy, Blowy, Winter”by Bob Raczka“Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen“Snowballs” by Lois Ehlert“Pete the Cat: I Love MyWhite Shoes” by Eric Litwinprocedures and forms are available atchild. Help her choose books to readreading and retelling them.yyPlan to attend a kindergartenSome great books forwinter:and immunization records. Registrationyy Visit the library regularly with yourover and over. Share the stories byWinteryy Take family walks together to look forsigns of fall.yy Search for squirrels burying nuts,geese flying overhead and leaveschanging colors. Talk about thechanges in the weather.www.fcps.edu by clicking “Quick Links”and selecting “Register for School,” oryou can pick up a registration packetat any Fairfax County elementaryschool.yyShare simple tasks that build mathyyTalk with your child about favoritestories you have read together.Continue to check out new booksfrom the library, but also look again atbooks you have already read. Goodsuggestions for books can be foundskills, like: sorting and matching thein the public library’s “Ready to Read”socks on laundry day, finding three rednewsletter available atmarkers, crayons and pencils toapples at the market, guessing whichwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.develop her writing skills. Frame herweighs more - a can of soup or a bagartwork, and hang it on the walls inof rice.yy Let your child experiment withyour home.yy Teach your child to put on his owncoat and practice buttoning and/orzipping.yyBundle up and spend some family timeoutdoors. Talk about the changes yourchild sees in the environment. Lookfor trees that have lost their leavesand ones that are still green. Look forberries and pine cones.1011
Springyy Spring is a good time to start talking aboutkindergarten. Preschoolers do not have agood understanding of time and how long itwill be until September arrives.yy Register early; complete all registrationpaperwork. Attend any kindergartenorientation programs that are scheduledat the elementary school, and schedulea visit with your child. Ask to see severalkindergarten rooms.yy As you read books together, begin to helpyour child notice words that rhyme or startwith the same sound. Playing rhyming orsound games while traveling or walkinghelps pass the time while building earlySome great books forSpring:“It’s Spring!”by Linda Glaser“UnderGROUND”by Denise Fleming“Let’s Count”by Tana Hoban“So Many Circles, So ManySquares” by Tana Hoban“Rosie’s Walk”by Pat Hutchins“Color Farm”by Lois Ehlertyy Explore your neighborhood together; findnew places to go and meet new people. Goon a picnic or visit a new park, a museumor the zoo. Talk about your experiences.yy Visit your child’s elementary schoolthroughout the summer. Plan play timeson the playground, at parks, and at homeswith other children who will attend thesame school.yy Plan the place at home where you willkeep your child’s kindergarten supplies,such as her backpack and library books.yy Arrange an appointment with yourpediatrician or health clinic before the firstday of school.literacy skills.yy Begin to look for the letters in her nameSummeryy Encourage your child to use color, shapeon signs around the neighborhood and inand size when describing objects andbooks.making choices at home and when lookingSome great books forsummer:“Beetle Bop”by Denise Fleming“The Kissing Hand”by Audrey Penn“Wag a Tail” by Lois Ehlert“Yoko Writes her Name”by Rosemary Wells“Actual Size”by Steve Jenkins“How Do Dinosaurs Go toSchool?” by Jane Yolen“School Bus”by Donald Crews“Countdown toKindergarten”by Alison McGheeat picture books from the library or home.yy Visit new places in your community. Talkabout what happens at the fire or policestation. Go to the post office. Ask your childquestions about what he sees. Encouragehim to ask about things he does notunderstand or wants to know more about.yy Help your child make a grocery list, andhave her find those items at the store. Shecan copy the names of her favorite cereal ordraw a picture of the fruit your family wants.yy Go to a farmer’s market to explore newfoods and talk with the farmers.1213
lforestsnerPaOHfupleu rcoseRtrhePubonitaclisHelping Your Child Love to LearnPBS parentswww.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkidsSchool Readiness: What Teachers Expect. What Parents Can Do.www.iidc.indiana.edu(Go to Early Childhood Center, Promoting School Readiness, Products.)Health and fitness, family life, school, safety tipswww.kidshealth.org/parentHealthy eatingwww.choosemyplate.gov/kidsLearn about early childhooddevelopment from birth to age 5.Discover activities families andeducators can introduce to encouragegrowth in science, math, literacy,language, creative arts, social andemotional development, and healthand physical development. Available ideeng.pdfMonth-by-month guides to kindergarten readinesswww.blastofftok.orgFairfax County Public Schoolswww.fcps.eduGreat Websites for KidsPBS kidswww.pbskids.orgLetters, numbers and reading skillsSchool Readiness Books for EarlyChildhood Professionals and ParentsThe books in this guide can be usedby early childhood professionals andparents as they prepare children forsuccess in school and beyond. Thebooks correspond to the “Early LearningGuidelines,” which can be read online .gov/ofc. Each of thesebooks is available through the FairfaxCounty Public Library System. Availableat http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofc/docs/National Wildlife ll.comNational Geographicwww.nwf.org/Kids1415
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