{"id":1922,"date":"2017-07-10T10:10:56","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T17:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/?page_id=1922"},"modified":"2019-10-21T10:38:54","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T17:38:54","slug":"tk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/programs\/tk\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitional Kindergarten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/10\/fingerPaint.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2443\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/10\/fingerPaint.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/10\/fingerPaint-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"py-2\">Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children turning 5 years old on September 2 through December 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"py-2\">TK gives young learners a head start and provides them with an opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that is tailored to meet their academic and social needs. TK uses a unique, specialized curriculum that is based on the CA Preschool Learning Foundations and the CA Common Core Standards for Kindergarten. The program is developmental for students so that they have the gift of time to learn in an interactive way filled with language opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feeder School Assignments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>TK School<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;Feeder School<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loara<\/td><td>Barton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madison<\/td><td>Stoddard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Olive St.<\/td><td>Jefferson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roosevelt<\/td><td>Juarez<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Westmont<\/td><td>Price<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Parents Prepare Their Child?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Label personal belongings with your child\u2019s first and last name.<\/li><li> Be sure your child knows how he\/she will get home from school. <\/li><li> Make sure your child has a good night\u2019s sleep every night.<\/li><li> Be sure your child eats a good breakfast or lunch. <\/li><li> Know the hours your child will attend school. <\/li><li> Give the school accurate emergency telephone numbers. <\/li><li> Read with your child every day! <\/li><li> Talk with your child about daily activities and special events. <\/li><li> Display your child\u2019s work in a prominent place. <\/li><li> Provide learning materials for your child to explore. <\/li><li> Encourage your child to wash, dress and take care of him\/herself to promote independence.<\/li><li> Provide opportunities for your child to play with other children. <\/li><li> Provide rules that are consistent, reasonable and easy to understand. <\/li><li> Limit television time &amp; electronic device or screen time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/10\/firstDay_web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2447\" width=\"589\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/10\/firstDay_web.jpg 589w, https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/10\/firstDay_web-300x129.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"py-2\">The first day of school is an exciting day. Your child will feel more at ease if he\/she believes that there are friendly, caring people at school. The teachers, principal, secretaries and other staff are your child\u2019s new friends. Discuss these new friends with your child and encourage him\/her to ask for help when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"py-2\">This may be the first formal separation between you and your child. It may be an emotional day for both of you. As difficult as it may be, you must strive to give your child the confidence and encouragement to \u201csoar\u201d alone at this time in his\/her life. Your reactions and attitudes will make a difference in determining how your child adjusts to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/10\/abcblocks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2445\" width=\"250\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/10\/abcblocks.jpg 500w, https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/curriculum-and-instruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/10\/abcblocks-300x116.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a class=\"font-semibold text-blue-900 underline hover:text-gray-500\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/acsd.k12.ca.us\/?tab=3o#folders\/0B0byY_OhNPJ5dTNRNndHSFJHSDQ\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-School Learning Foundations<\/a>\u00a0(Contains the learning foundations for Social-Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, English Language Development, and Mathematics)<\/li><li><a class=\"font-semibold text-blue-900 underline hover:text-gray-500\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/acsd.k12.ca.us\/?tab=mo#folders\/0B0byY_OhNPJ5dTNRNndHSFJHSDQ\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-School Curriculum Framework<\/a>\u00a0(This curriculum framework provides an overall approach for teachers to support children\u2019s learning through environments and experiences that are: <ul class=\"my-2 ml-10 list-disc list-outside\"><li><em>developmentally appropriate,<\/em><\/li><li><em>reflective of thoughtful observation and intentional planning<\/em><\/li><li><em>individually and culturally meaningful, and<\/em><\/li><li><em>inclusive of children with disabilities or other special needs<\/em> <p class=\"py-2\">The framework presents ways of setting up environments, encouraging and building upon children\u2019s self-initiated play, selecting appropriate materials, and planning and implementing teacher-guided learning activities.)<\/p> <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"font-semibold text-blue-900 underline hover:text-gray-500\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/a\/acsd.k12.ca.us\/file\/d\/0B0byY_OhNPJ5R0daN3FNY2tuODA\/edit\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-School Learning Foundations and CA Common Core Alignment<\/a>\u00a0(This document demonstrates the alignment between the Pre-School Learning Foundations and the California Common Core Standards.)<\/li><li> <a class=\"font-semibold text-blue-900 underline hover:text-gray-500\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?a=v&amp;pid=sites&amp;srcid=YWNzZC5rMTIuY2EudXN8Y3VycmljdWx1bS1hbmQtaW5zdHJ1Y3Rpb258Z3g6YzViNTg4YjFiZWFhMw\" target=\"_blank\">Transitional Kindergarten Brochure<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"py-2\">Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children turning 5 years old on September 2 through December 2. 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