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       Academy

"We give our children two things; One is roots, the other is wings"

 
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Kindergarten B

 

 

Mrs. Possumato 

 

Kindergarten B

 

"Don't change so people will like you. Be yourself, and the right people will love the real you."

 

Things Every Kindergartener Should Know


🗣️  Social & Emotional Skills

  • Take turns and share with others

  • Follow simple directions

  • Express feelings with words

  • Sit quietly and listen for short periods

  • Ask for help when needed


🧠  Thinking & Learning Skills

  • Recognize basic shapes and colors

  • Identify some letters and sounds

  • Count to 10 or higher

  • Recognize their own name in print

  • Sort objects by size, shape, or color


✍️  Fine Motor Skills

  • Hold a pencil or crayon properly

  • Use scissors to cut simple shapes

  • Trace lines and basic shapes

  • Draw a person with a head, body, arms, and legs


🧼  Self-Care Skills

  • Use the bathroom independently

  • Wash hands properly

  • Put on coat, shoes, and backpack

  • Clean up after themselves


🗓️  Routines & Readiness

  • Follow a daily routine

  • Understand classroom rules

  • Stay with the group on walks or in line

  • Try new activities without frustration


🧡  Every child develops at their own pace.
✨ Encourage curiosity, kindness, and confidence!

 

Ways to Contact:

Class Dojo- most effective way to contact me.

Email: gpossumato@gsanutley.org

 

 

Enrichment Schedule:

Monday: Computers

Tuesday: Art

Wednesday: Spanish

Thursday: Music and Library

Friday: Gym

 

 

Extra Help:

Tuesday and Thursday