Kindergarten- (German) "children's garden"

"Children are like tiny flowers; they are varied and need care, but each is beautiful alone and glorious when seen in the community of peers."

                         Friedrich Froebel

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Dear Parents, 

Welcome to Kindergarten.  

 As you know, I am delighted to be your child's teacher once again, this coming September.

 I ask that you encourage  reading readiness during the summer months by visiting the Library, reading stories together, talking about the stories you have read, and simply talking about books.  Other suggestions include keeping lots of reading material around the house, traveling with a book, and signing your child up for reading programs at your local library.  

 Here is a list of suggested books that will help you share the joy of reading with your child.  

 Enjoy your summer. Sit back, relax, and read! 

Happy Birthday Dear Duck 

By: Eve Bunting 

Lost

By: David McPhail 

Me First

By: Helen Lester 

Hurty Feelings

By: Helen Lester

 It Wasn't My Fault

By: Helen Lester 

Possum Magic

By: Mem Fox 

A Penguin Pup for Pinkerton

By: Steven Kellog 

Look Out Kindergarten Here I Come 

By: Nancy Carlson 

No Such Things

By:  Bill Peet 

 I will send home a reading log so that  if you'd like, you may keep track of the books that you read. 

 I would like your child to pick a favorite 'Summer Reading' story and be able to share something about the story with the class when we return in September. 

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     Supply List:   

• 1 backpack (no wheels)

• 1 folder with horizontal (bottom) pocket

• 1 lunch box 

• 1 box childrens Band-Aids

•  1 box tissues

• 1 container unscented baby wipes

• 1 roll paper towels

• 1 Elmer's Washable Glue Stick 0.77 oz. (goes on purple dries clear)

• 1 small bottle Elmer's Glue 1.25 oz.

• 1 large bottle Elmer's Glue 4 fl. oz.

• 1 box of Crayola Large Washable Crayons 8-Non Toxic)

• 1 box of Crayola Colored Pencils (24-Bright Intense Colors)

• 1 pack Crayola Washable Water Colors (8 colors)

• 1 pair of Fiskars for Kids (4 and up-Blunt tip)

               or

• 1 pair of Westcott Scissors for Kids ( 4 and up-Blunt TiP)