Kindergarten

In the beginning of Kindergarten books will be read to students or read with them.

Projects are completed with adult assistance.

Students in Kindergarten should read 5 books from the list and complete at least one project from the list below.

Helpful Strategies for Parents of Kindergarten Students

Books can be read out loud to your child or you can take turns reading out loud with them.

Some strategies that will help your children understand books are:

Before reading the book, look through the pictures but not at the end. Ask your child what he/she thinks is going to happen in the story. As you read the story discuss whether your child’s predictions have changed.
After you have read the story ask your child to retell the story. You may need to ask questions to help your child tell the story in order. (For example, How did the story begin? What happened next?)
As your child reads a book ask your child to recall things that occur in the book.

Students in Kindergarten should read 5 books from the list and complete at least one project from the list below.

Suggested Authors for Kindergarten
Audrey Wood	Beautifully illustrated books
Byron Barton	Books which are very appropriate for this age group. Many are based on folk tales.
Eric Carle	Well illustrated books which are great for read alouds
Jonathan London	Best known for his Froggy books which are humorous stories that students enjoy
Lois Ehlert	She writes great books for young children. They are colorful with interesting illustrations.
Norman Bridwell	Books about Clifford
Pat Hutchins	Books like 1 Hunter (A counting book) and Rosie's Walk are great for this age.
Tana Hoban	Math books that involve photos of shapes which students can identify in their own homes.
Rylant, Cynthia	Easy reader books

Recommended Books for Kindergarten
Fairy tales, folk tales, and nursery rhymes including: "Cinderella," "The Gingerbread Man," "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Little Pigs," "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," and Mother Goose rhymes.
Brett, Jan	The Gingerbread Baby
Cronin, Doreen	Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Ehlert, Lois	Color Farm
Galdone, Paul	Three Little Kittens
Potter, Beatrix	The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Sis, Peter	Waving - A Counting Book
Wood, Audrey	Alphabet Adventure
Zion, Gene	Harry the Dirty Dog

If you need assistance finding additional books for summer reading, please consult your local librarian.

Projects for Kindergarten Students

Students in Kindergarten should read at least 5 books and complete one project about one of the books with help from a parent.

Character Portrait – Write the name of the story on the top of a sheet of paper. Draw a picture of your favorite character from the book.

Story Map - Fold a sheet of paper two times so you have four boxes on the paper. In the first box draw the characters from the story. In the second box draw the setting (where the story takes place). In the third box draw a picture of your favorite part. In the fourth box draw how the story ended. Write the title of the book and your name on the back of the paper.

Fact Book – This is for informational books. Fold a paper two times so you have four boxes on the paper. In each box draw a fact you learned.

Alphabet, Number or Shape Book- Fold a paper two times so you have four boxes. In each box write the number or letter and draw something from the book about that number or letter.

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