In our class, the language arts are an area that we focus on in every unit of study. This year, the kindergarten students will begin learning concepts about print— how to hold books, how to track print, and how to distinguish words from pictures and letters from words. By the end of the year, kindergarten students should know the basics of the sound-print code—that words contain sounds that are represented by letters, and that letters combine to make words.
Kindergarten students also develop the ability to write letters and the ability to represent words with letters. They learn that pictures are different from words. During the kindergarten year, the students will begin to identify some basic sight words.
In our class, the students will read and listen to several books for a variety of purposes and from various genres. They will, in turn, develop the ability to sustain their attention for an age-appropriate length of time, moving towards becoming independent readers.
Please review the OCUP website (link provided on the right side of the page) to see the specific and overall expectations of your Kindergarten Child.
It is suggested that you read and speak with your child as often as you can. Here is a great online resource that you can explore with your kindergarten child to help develop their literary skills.
