I used Singapore Primary Math Standards Edition 1 with my daughter during her kindergarten year.
Category: kindergarten
Electronic Portfolios
The way I have presented my kids’ portfolios has changed a little over the years. I began with a binder, but moved to PowerPoints in the last couple of years. I noticed that the reviewers just copied down exactly what …
Recap of Portfolio Review Fall 2019
Time for my semi-annual recap of my review experience. This was my third time reviewing with my assigned reviewer; let’s call her Dee. It was the first time I was reviewing for both of my children. Last spring, Dee had …
Preschool Checklist
When my son was in preschool, there was a parent conference in the middle and at the end of the year. At both of those conferences, the teachers showed parents how the kid was doing on a preschool curriculum checklist. …
Kindergarten Readiness
I spent last summer reading a lot about kindergarten readiness. A few books caught my eye at the library since I have a 4-year-old. She is my second child, but unlike her brother who attended daycare starting at age 2, …
PreK – K: Camping
This week’s books are all about camping. I have included some of favorite characters, as well as books about girls who are camping. Please click here to see how I select books for my lists. Duck, Duck, Dinosaur and the …
PreK – K: Shapes
Tired of books that ask your kid to find the circle, the triangle, and the star on the pages? This list does not include any of those books. The books I listed here take shapes to the next level and …
PreK – K: Birthday
This past week was my daughter’s birthday. So, this theme includes a few books we found at our library that revolve around birthday celebrations. Please click here to see how I select books for my lists. If A T. Rex …
PreK – K: Physical Characteristics and Growth
The books in this theme deal with some aspect of the physical body. Some books are about physical characteristics, others focus on what a body can do. Please click here to see how I select books for my lists. Happy …
PreK – K: Snakes
This theme is all about snakes. The list contains both fiction and non-fiction books. We read these books before attending a presentation on snakes from our local nature center. Please click here to see how I select books for my …
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