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Kindergarten Workshop�Session 1 August 28, 2023

Make a name tent and introduce yourself to the person next to you.

Name/School

Welcome!

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In 2021, thirty-eight states provided full-day kindergarten as an option for 100% of kindergarten students. In comparison, Utah had the lowest FDK rate offering (34%).

We estimate that 60-65% of Utah’s kindergarten students will be able to go to FDK this upcoming year 2023-2024, due to the recent passing and signing of the House Bill 477 during the 2023 legislature session.

We only have 2 schools that offer a traditional half day this year.

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Kids in FDK make greater learning gains.

Utah kids in optional FDK (full-day kindergarten) regularly perform 2 to 4 times better than their HDK (half-day kindergarten) peers with regards to basic kindergarten proficiencies.
Students have more time to learn and practice new skills.
Teachers have more time to understand students' unique strengths and challenges.

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FDK is an important early learning investment that saves time and money down the road.

Special learning needs are able to be assessed and addressed early.
A strong foundation of literacy means fewer special reading interventions at older ages.
Students who participate in optional FDK achieve greater long-term academic outcomes.

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FDK provides families with a full-day of high-quality, age-appropriate learning in a safe environment.

Children without sufficient learning support at home can catch up to peers before first grade.
Multi-kid families are able to better coordinate pick-up, drop-off and after school activities.
Kindergarteners who have food insecurities have access to two healthy meals each school day.

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FDK better prepares students for first grade.

Children are able to "practice" school activities such as lunch hour and assemblies.
Teachers have time to guide students through daily transitions, with developmentally-appropriate "down time" as needed.
Students grow their abilities to play, share and resolve conflict with peers.
https://www.utahfulldayk.today/home

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What full day is not:

Nap time
The half day class just stretched out
Worksheet after worksheet after worksheet
Only whole group time
A lot of seat time
Paper/pencil tests

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What full day is:

Intervention
Small group time
Partner work
Center time
Practice time
Manipulatives used often
Observations and work samples collected
Fun for both the teacher and students

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Full Day Goal: Students will know all letters and sounds by November 1^st

*Several districts have done it

*We had teachers in our district do it

*We have resources for you to do it

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How are we going to get there?

One letter a day (Janeen’s schedule)
Parent support
Have some fun!
Explicit teaching of the letter
Resources

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Parent Resources

Color handout

Black and White handout

Tracking sounds

Color handout

Black & White handout

Rocket Theme

Train Theme

Share your ideas

Put name on a poster

Pizza party

Certificates

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*If you have students leave middle of the day you might have to switch tier 2 and tier 1 small group time

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Salt Lake District

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Resources Available:

Circle maps

Explicit teaching of the letters

Power points

Alphabet pages

Alphabet books

Snack ideas (handout)

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Where do I find these resources?

Go the Kindergarten Site and click on presentations at the top or bottom of the page.

Click on ABC site

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Goals for this class: �* Improve class instruction�* Make preparation for day to day easier�* Improve district overall POP score�* Collaborate with other Kindergarten Teachers�* Have lots of fun!!!�

Make a goal with your team

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