Kindergarten Readiness
First tooth, first steps, and their first word.
As parents, we look forward to celebrating these exciting milestones, but what about the first day of kindergarten? This is another tremendous milestone in our children’s lives, but unlike the first tooth or their first word, the transition to kindergarten can be daunting. How do we know if our children are ready for this next chapter?
Research shows that a high-quality preschool can prepare children for the academic rigor and highly social and stimulating kindergarten environment. Preschool provides an opportunity to learn how to socialize, compromise, collaborate, and problem solve with same aged peers, promoting children’s social and emotional development and school readiness. The Rise School, a fully-inclusive preschool in East Austin, has designed its pre-k program based on these principles to prepare children for their academic career.
At The Rise School, children are educated within the context of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Every child receives individualized instruction that is grounded in research in early childhood education and is tailored to meet their individual needs. This personalized approach enables teachers to help each child reach their full potential. Rise parent Katie Hoglund shares, “My son was reading before he even started his first day of kindergarten. His love for learning and for reading has made kindergarten an enjoyable experience for him. He feels confident in his ability to learn new things, share ideas, and accept challenges. My husband and I are beyond grateful for the expertise and attention that helped him reach his full potential and has now allowed him to continue to soar.”
Rise students also benefit from a rich social and emotional curriculum enhanced by Conscious Discipline, a leading approach to classroom management. Conscious Discipline is based on teaching children the skills needed to express and manage their emotions and learn the importance of communication, empathy, problem-solving, and teamwork. The fully-inclusive classrooms and the use of Conscious Discipline at Rise fosters an environment where children of all abilities learn to work and play together.
Rise parent Laura Arnold shares, “Our kindergartner is ahead of many of his peers academically. But more importantly, being around those different from him has given him the opportunity to develop extremely high levels of empathy, compassion and imagination. These life-long qualities are essential for our family, and it’s difficult to imagine anywhere else that could have helped our child develop these skills.”
Rise also focuses on developing a partnership with parents, children’s first and lifelong teachers. With access to experts in child development, high-quality parent trainings, and ongoing communication, families are given the tools to be the best advocates they can be for their children. Parents leave Rise with a deep understanding of their children and how they learn best, thus, making the transition to kindergarten that much easier.
When a Rise pre-k student proudly walks across the graduation stage, they leave Rise with confidence in their ability to play with friends, learn new concepts, share ideas, and persevere even when a task is difficult. At The Rise School, children are provided a firm foundation from which they can become the future leaders of our great community. Acceptance, flexibility, determination, and love are just a few of the tools they will take with them for a lifetime.
Is your child ready for kindergarten?
He or she…
- Recognizes, copies, or repeats patterning sequence
- Retells and sequences short stories
- Repeats a familiar song, poem, or finger play
- Completes simple puzzles
- Identifies up to five colors
- Recognizes own name in print
- Beginning to write own name
- Demonstrates book awareness
- Recognizes letters of the alphabet
- Understands numerical concepts up to ten
- Interacts appropriately with other children
- Demonstrates independence in personal care
- Uses writing, drawing, and cutting tools appropriately
- Demonstrates gross motor skills such as hopping, jumping, running, and catching a ball
For more information refer to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, State Standards for Pre-Kindergarten Students.
Contact:
The Rise School is now enrolling for the 2018-2019 school year.
512-891-1682
riseschoolaustin.org
4800 Manor Rd Building J
@riseATX
