looking for a lesson plan for pre kindergateners?
October 262009
i am looking to teach my child all the stuff she needs to know to enter into kindergaten next year. i wanted to draw up a lesson plan for monday- friday an hour a day to teach her everything she needs to know. but i am not sure what to do everyday and what she needs to know. such as math, reading, writing, geography, languages. not sure what is taught in pre k at schools. we are in quebec too so im not sure if it makes a difference please help.
The best you can do is go to a local school and ask about their kindergarten curriculum. Every school is different, so it’ll be even better if you go to a school where you plan to enroll your child later.
October 27th, 2009 at 1:30 am
The best you can do is go to a local school and ask about their kindergarten curriculum. Every school is different, so it’ll be even better if you go to a school where you plan to enroll your child later.
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October 27th, 2009 at 2:08 am
You can try out these videos for her.
http://xoax.net/childrens/index.php
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October 27th, 2009 at 2:18 am
Jewels has the right answer. Talk to the preschool teacher ans the Kinder teachers to find out what is expected and what would be helpful. Above all else, use that hour a day to socialize your child. The park, a playdate, the library etc. Anywhere there are other children..That is the most important thing in this world is to be able to get along with others and to work out all the compromises.
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pre school teacher 15 years
October 27th, 2009 at 2:46 am
I agree - talk to the teacher or principal at the school your child will attend. You might also find information on the school or school board’s website. I was looking here: http://www.lbpsb.qc.ca/eng/schools/Kindergarten.asp
It sounds much like Alberta where my daughter’s kindergarten teacher said she wanted children to be able to dress themselves (coat, mitts, hats, shoes), toilet themselves, use a pair of scissors, and recognize their names. That’s it! (This is a school that consistently scores among the top 3 on provincial exams.)
You would be much better off spending that hour on a play date, working on social skills like sharing, taking turns, waiting for her turn. Spend time reading, reading, and more reading with your child. Go to the library at least once a week. Take advantage of story times and "mom and me" classes offered in your area or even classes she can attend on her own. Go to museums. Have her help with grocery shopping. Read and talk about signs everywhere you go. Set up an art area in your home: be sure she has lots of exposure to many materials like paint, markers, crayons, scissors, paper, glue, etc. Allow your child to make as many decisions as possible on her own to help her develop independence and confidence. If she shows interest in any subject, extend that by choosing games, activities, or books on the subject.
Doing some projects with her could be a great idea. For example, if she is interested in flowers: grow some in or outdoors. Get many different books about flowers. Visit a greenhouse, public garden, or indoor conservatory. Count the petals. Count seeds. Have her tell you about a picture she drew of a flower: write her words for her.
Most pre-k and k programs still focus on "learn through play" rather than direct formal academic instruction, so doing these things will prepare her for that setting.
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