In preparation for conferences, I prepared a one-page document to summarize the learning goals in literacy and math for the 1st trimester of kindergarten. I wrote these in "kid-friendly" language, much like the goals I write each day for students at school. Learning goals help make the purpose of each lesson clear for students and are an important part of our learning routine in Kindergarten. I will devote another blog post to that subject soon.
I will share your child's progress towards these goals during the October conference. Since our conferences are spread over a 3-week time span, I thought some of those with later conferences might like to see the learning goals document sooner. We still have over a month left in the current trimester, and I feel certain that students will make substantial growth in that time. Practice with these skills at home is important, so thank you for all you do! Students will be assessed on progress towards these goals at the end of November, and report cards will be sent home December 5th.
I will share your child's progress towards these goals during the October conference. Since our conferences are spread over a 3-week time span, I thought some of those with later conferences might like to see the learning goals document sooner. We still have over a month left in the current trimester, and I feel certain that students will make substantial growth in that time. Practice with these skills at home is important, so thank you for all you do! Students will be assessed on progress towards these goals at the end of November, and report cards will be sent home December 5th.
1st_trimester_kindergarten_goals.gdoc |