Dear Whitmore,
Children must turn 5 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten. Previously, children could be enrolled in kindergarten if they turned 5 years old by December 1st. While this change of a few months may seem small, it can mean a big difference during these early years when children are rapidly growing and developing. Young 5s Kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn in an enriching and academically challenging environment that nurtures their growth. Research shows that children who attend kindergarten readiness programs like Young 5 Kindergarten are more likely to do well in school and attend college. Many parents who have recognized the benefits of Young 5s Kindergarten have been enrolling their children in similar programs, public and private, for years. This Young 5s Kindergarten will help all of our kids get the best possible start, with curriculum that is designed just for them.
Introduction: Young 5s Kindergarten
Entering kindergarten is an exciting time for children! This new chapter sets the tone for your child’s future. But kindergarten standards and curriculum have changed over the years, and many of the skills children were once taught in first grade are now expected in kindergarten. This is one reason why states, including Michigan, have a clear September 1st cutoff date for enrollment. Educators and researchers know that these few months make a huge difference in what a child is ready to learn. The good news is that Young 5s Kindergarten sets children up for the opportunity to learn in a hands-on, interactive way that supports their development while still maintaining the rigor and high standards of success. Young 5s Kindergarten is now being offered for children whose birthdays fall between June 15th and December 1st or who need the time and opportunity to continue building their skills and abilities. Their time in Young 5s Kindergarten will help them to succeed in kindergarten, become leaders in the classroom and confidently navigate the school day routine.
What is Young 5s Kindergarten?
Young 5s Kindergarten is a bridge between preschool and kindergarten. It 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.
What Happens in a Young 5s Kindergarten Classroom?
In Young 5s Kindergarten, teachers help children develop through thematic, hands-on approach. They expose children to reading and math in an exciting, interactive way by using educational games to teach children about words and sentences and help them understand mathematical concepts like counting and patterns.
✴ Classroom: Young 5s Kindergarteners have their own classroom
with their own teacher in a smaller class setting.
✴ Length of school day: They attend a full day of school.
✴ Shared activities: They participate in all kindergarten activities,
such as music, art and gym throughout the year.
✴ Curriculum and learning: They learn important new academic and
social skills that build on previous learning that will help them
adjust to the elementary school environment.
✴ Learning environment: Research shows that children must first
have a strong base in language. Children will build a strong
language base by rhyming, patterning, playing with words, listening
to stories, etc. Young 5s Kindergarten students are saturated with
these concepts in a fun yet challenging way.
Who Attends Young 5s Kindergarten?
Young 5s Kindergarten is for children whose birthday occurs between June 15th and December 1st and/or for those children who need the time and opportunity to develop their abilities and skills.
For further detail please clink on the following Young 5s Kindergarten Link:
https://dearbornschools.org/images/articles/Young_5_Kindergarten.pdf
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