Everything You Should Have Learned in Kindergarten

Everything You Should Have Learned in Kindergarten

By Mr. Regalado

Draw

Write your first name.

Poll

Did you capitalize your name?

• Yes

• No

• What is capitalization?

1. ​Explore why we learn what we do in kindergarten.

2. ​Apply the knowledge and skills that we learn to our everyday life.

3. Feel prepared for First Grade and beyond!​

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​Objectives: Today we will...

​According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children, a high-quality kindergarten should address learning in several categories:

• ​Physical development

• ​Social development

• Emotional development​

• ​Language and literacy

• ​Thinking and cognitive skills

https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-do-kids-learn-in-kindergarten​

​Why are we here?

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​Don't worry. Everything will make sense in the end...

Hopefully.​

Presentation Guidelines:​

• Please be respectful of others, and all property/props on the tables.

• Participation is key. Have fun, sing along, but please don't yell or interrupt.

• Because we are short on time, please save questions until the end​.

• Thank you for attending, I will try not to bore you.​

​Wait...What?

You are probably thinking, "what did I sign up for?"​, "Is Mr. Regalado crazy?" or maybe "why is there a picture of a toilet on this slide?"

Remember:

• You may not be able to do all of these things yet.​

• The most important thing is to have a Growth Mindset.​

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​Before we begin

​Objective: Develop communication through reading, writing, talking and listening.
Literacy is a major focus in early learning, and particularly in kindergarten. These skills are so critical. Students learn to read, so they can read to learn in later grades.
Let's start with the basics!

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Language and Literacy

Multiple Choice

How many letters are in the alphabet?

• 3

• 26

• I ate some of them so I don't know

• What is the alphabet?

• I can't sing and count at the same time

Draw

Trace the letter "b" in blue, and the letter "u" in yellow.

"Be yourself. Everyone else is taken"

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Oscar Wilde​

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​Lesson #1

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Multiple Choice

Which number is pictured here?

• One

• Two

• Both

• Twelve

• All of these

Now that we can all count to 12, we need to learn how to count by 5's before we can learn how to tell time.

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First, I want to recognize a truly brilliant man, my idol, Jack Hartman​. Thank you Jack for sharing these videos!

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​Count by 5's!

​Watch the video, and answer the questions that follow.

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This video contains a ton of information, so you may want to take notes.

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​Lets practice!

Multiple Choice

Analog clocks are usually which shape?

This is not a trick question.

• circle

• triangle

• square

• octagon

Multiple Choice

The short hand tells the

• minutes on the clock

• the hour on the clock

• time

• I have a smart watch

Multiple Choice

The big hand tells the

• minutes on the clock

• the hour on the clock

• time

• day of the week

Multiple Choice

How many minutes are there in one hour?

• 1

• 15

• 30

• 60

Multiple Choice

What time does the clock read?

Be prepared to share your response with the class.

• Clocks can't read

• 2:31

• 6:12

• huh?

What time does your clock read?
Write the time on your clock, and hold it up so we can see it.

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More practice!

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Set your clock to 10:17​, and hold up your clock.

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More practice!

​Great work. I think we are ready to move on to some more difficult concepts.

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Lets all take a few deep breath​s, and relax before we move on.

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​Excellent job!

​... is the development of large motor skills, meaning movement of arms and legs, and fine motor skills, or use of hands and fingers. Playing outside and doing physical activities as a class address the former. Puzzles, drawing and other in-class activities address the latter. Let's watch the video, and then we will try!

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​​Physical Development

​That was a lot to process.

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Lets take a few more deep breath​s, and relax before we try this.

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​Wow!

1. ​Using the practice shoe, tie a bow.

2. ​If you need help, don't cry, just raise your hand.

3. After you have tied a good bow, pat yourself on the back! Great job!

4. Please untie the shoe and pass it to the next person at your table.​

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​Lets practice!

Multiple Choice

What happened when the teacher tied everyone's laces together?

• Huh?

• They went on a class trip!

​This is how a child interacts with others, including working cooperatively, making friends, resolving disputes and other skills. Many aspects of classroom activity will be designed to develop these skills, helping children get along with one another.

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​​Social Development

Poll

Which tips from the video can you now apply to your everyday life? Click all that apply.

• sharing is good

• always play fair

• put things back where they belong

• flush

• milk and cookies are good

1. ​Stand up and find a partner close to you.

2. Say "hello" in a friendly voice and tone.​

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​Lets practice!

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Don't hit them.

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​Your Challenge

Now, please remain standing with your partner for our next challenge.​

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Congratulations!

​ This helps children understand and manage their own feelings. “Teachers help children recognize, talk about, and express their emotions and show concern for others,” the association wrote. “They also support children's development of self-regulation—being able to manage their feelings and behavior.”

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​​Emotional Development:

Tips​

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Listening skills will keep you out of trouble.​

​"Listening (well) is the foundation of all effective communication. Without it, our messages get screwed up and people become frustrated, irritated and get things wrong. The ability to listen helps people understand others better, it builds trust, it makes others feel important, it gets things done."

​Thank-you and sorry are powerful words.

"Good manners and humility will take you a long way. People love to be appreciated; they love to know you care about their feelings. It’s not possible to over-thank anyone: you’ll never be told off or scorned for showing genuine appreciation — nor for apologizing for your mistakes. You’ll only be remembered.​"

​https://medium.com/on-the-couch/10-life-lessons-i-wish-id-learned-in-kindergarten-18e3dd32a5ef from article by Karren Nimmo

​ This helps children understand and manage their own feelings. “Teachers help children recognize, talk about, and express their emotions and show concern for others,” the association wrote. “They also support children's development of self-regulation—being able to manage their feelings and behavior.”

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​​Emotional Development:

Lets practice!

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Listening skills will keep you out of trouble.​

Take turns answering this question: How is your day going?

Objective: Listen for 30 seconds, without interrupting.

• Remember: Don't hit them.

​Thank-you and sorry are powerful words.

If you interrupt, say "I'm sorry" in a sincere tone.

When you are done speaking, say "Thank you for listening to me."​

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Multiple Choice

Your teachers care about you and want you to feel safe, respected, and successful.

• True

• False

• Maybe not Mr. Regalado

​In all seriousness, ​this is true.

All of your teachers, even Mr. Regalado, are here to help you succeed academically, ​and develop social and emotional skills to help you be successful. Today's lessons were silly, but still valuable.

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​Summary

​Thank you all for being a fun, respectful, and mature audience.

I understand that the amount of knowledge you gained today may feel overwhelming. Don't try to process all of this information at once. You will go crazy. Give it time to sink in. You will be a better person, I guarantee it.

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You're welcome,

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Mr. Regalado​

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Congratulations!
You have graduated from kindergarten!

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​Works Cited

​CommonCore4Kids. “Telling Time for Children - Learning the Clock.” YouTube, YouTube, 8 Dec. 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrxZWNu72WI.

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“How to Tie Your Shoes - Easy for Kids!” YouTube, YouTube, 26 Mar. 2020, www.youtube.com/watch?v=c79wsBqDW1A.

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JackHartmann. “Let's Learn about the Clock | Fun Clock Song for Kids | Jack Hartmann.” YouTube, YouTube, 14 June 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEmg914-9xY.

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SesameStreet. “Sesame Street: 12 and Pinball Animation.” YouTube, YouTube, 30 July 2008, www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZshZp-cxKg.

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What Do Kids Learn in Kindergarten? - Usnews.com. www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-do-kids-learn-in-kindergarten.

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Nimmo, K. (2020, October 6). 10 life lessons I wish I'd learned in Kindergarten. Medium. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://medium.com/on-the-couch/10-life-lessons-i-wish-id-learned-in-kindergarten-18e3dd32a5ef

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​ ​This encourages students to investigate, make observations, ask questions and solve problems. “Teachers help children plan what they're going to do, encourage children to discuss and think more deeply about ideas, and include children when making decisions,” the association wrote.

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​​​​​Thinking and Cognitive Skills

​Scientific research has proven that certain brain exercises, even if done for just a few minutes each day, can help with cognitive skills.

How can we do this?

I have the answer! ​

​ ​This encourages students to investigate, make observations, ask questions and solve problems. “Teachers help children plan what they're going to do, encourage children to discuss and think more deeply about ideas, and include children when making decisions,” the association wrote.

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​​​Thinking and Cognitive Skills