Reaching Standards and Beyond in Kindergarten
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"This book clearly outlines how teachers can make standards the foundation of their practice without leaving behind what the best teachers know about creating challenging and ordered environments that respect the learning needs of young children. Through clear examples and informative vignettes, including how to meet the needs of children with special needs and those learning English, this books helps teachers find the resources to return joyful learning to this critical year of schooling."
—Harriet A. Egertson, Educational Consultant
"A great overview of a developmentally appropriate kindergarten classroom. This book gives me the support I need to know that I am teaching my students through practices based on research."
—Darcy Sammelson, Kindergarten Teacher
Austin School, Vermilion, SD
Help kindergarten students meet national standards in developmentally appropriate ways!
Standards provide an important benchmark for student learning, but meeting them doesn't mean you have to take away fun and creativity. Reaching Standards and Beyond in Kindergarten offers research-based strategies and ideas for addressing content standards in ways that nurture children's natural love of learning.
The authors show how creative play activities can help children reach standards in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. They also offer suggestions for promoting healthy physical and social-emotional development. Covering the transition to kindergarten as well as the transition to first grade, this book:
- Presents authentic assessments for measuring student progress toward meeting standards
- Offers strategies and tips for working with English language learners and children with special needs
- Discusses how to develop relationships with caregivers and strengthen the critical home-school connection
- Includes sample templates, calendars, book lists, and more
This resource provides novice teachers with field-tested strategies and gives veteran teachers fresh ideas to add to their existing instructional repertoire.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
- 1. The Importance of the Kindergarten Year: Getting Off to a Good Start
- Reaching Standards in Kindergarten and the Power of Play
- Ready for the Children
- Transition to Kindergarten and Forming Partnerships With Families
- Strengthening Relationships
- Meeting the Needs of All Children
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 2. Designing the Kindergarten Environment
- Creating a Welcoming Environment
- Kindergarten Room Design
- Designing Interest Areas That Invite Learning
- Managing Interest Areas
- The Social Environment
- Scheduling to Make the Most of Our Time Together
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 3. Addressing Standards Through Engaging Studies and Authentic Assessment
- Engaging Studies and Projects
- Assessing Children's Progress Toward Reaching Standards
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 4. Nurturing Children's Sense of Wonder Through Science
- Designing the Environment to Promote Science Inquiry
- Addressing Standards and Developing Science Concepts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 5. Fostering Involved Citizens Through Social Studies
- Designing the Environment for Our Future World Citizens
- Addressing Standards and Developing Social Studies Concepts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 6. Engaging Young Readers and Writers in the Literacy-Rich Kindergarten
- Designing a Nurturing Environment for Young Readers and Writers
- Addressing Language and Literacy Standards and Goals Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Discovering More About Learning New Languages
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 7. Motivating Mathematics
- Designing the Environment to Promote Mathematical Thinking
- Addressing Standards and Developing Mathematical Concepts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 8. Celebrating Creativity Through the Arts
- Designing the Environment to Promote Creativity Through the Arts
- Addressing Standards in the Arts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 9. Promoting Healthy Physical and Social-Emotional Development
- Designing the Environment to Promote Healthy Physical Development
- Addressing Standards and Fostering Physical Development Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Designing the Environment to Promote Positive Approaches to Learning and Social-Emotional Development
- Nurturing Positive Approaches to Learning and Social-Emotional Development Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 10. Connecting the Dots: Reaching Standards and Beyond
- Kindergarten for All Children
- The Length of the Kindergarten Day
- Supporting the Transition to First Grade
- Reaching Beyond the Standards
Resources
- Children's Books
- Children's Music
- Calendar Letter for Families
- Calendar Pages for Families
- Label Lemur Name Badge
References
References
Suggested Readings
Suggested Readings
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
"This book clearly outlines how teachers can make standards the foundation of their practice without leaving behind what the best teachers know about creating challenging and ordered environments that respect the learning needs of young children. Through clear examples and informative vignettes, including how to meet the needs of children with special needs and those learning English, this books helps teachers find the resources to return joyful learning to this critical year of schooling."
—Harriet A. Egertson, Educational Consultant
"A great overview of a developmentally appropriate kindergarten classroom. This book gives me the support I need to know that I am teaching my students through practices based on research."
—Darcy Sammelson, Kindergarten Teacher
Austin School, Vermilion, SD
Help kindergarten students meet national standards in developmentally appropriate ways!
Standards provide an important benchmark for student learning, but meeting them doesn't mean you have to take away fun and creativity. Reaching Standards and Beyond in Kindergarten offers research-based strategies and ideas for addressing content standards in ways that nurture children's natural love of learning.
The authors show how creative play activities can help children reach standards in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. They also offer suggestions for promoting healthy physical and social-emotional development. Covering the transition to kindergarten as well as the transition to first grade, this book:
- Presents authentic assessments for measuring student progress toward meeting standards
- Offers strategies and tips for working with English language learners and children with special needs
- Discusses how to develop relationships with caregivers and strengthen the critical home-school connection
- Includes sample templates, calendars, book lists, and more
This resource provides novice teachers with field-tested strategies and gives veteran teachers fresh ideas to add to their existing instructional repertoire.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
- 1. The Importance of the Kindergarten Year: Getting Off to a Good Start
- Reaching Standards in Kindergarten and the Power of Play
- Ready for the Children
- Transition to Kindergarten and Forming Partnerships With Families
- Strengthening Relationships
- Meeting the Needs of All Children
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 2. Designing the Kindergarten Environment
- Creating a Welcoming Environment
- Kindergarten Room Design
- Designing Interest Areas That Invite Learning
- Managing Interest Areas
- The Social Environment
- Scheduling to Make the Most of Our Time Together
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 3. Addressing Standards Through Engaging Studies and Authentic Assessment
- Engaging Studies and Projects
- Assessing Children's Progress Toward Reaching Standards
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 4. Nurturing Children's Sense of Wonder Through Science
- Designing the Environment to Promote Science Inquiry
- Addressing Standards and Developing Science Concepts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 5. Fostering Involved Citizens Through Social Studies
- Designing the Environment for Our Future World Citizens
- Addressing Standards and Developing Social Studies Concepts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 6. Engaging Young Readers and Writers in the Literacy-Rich Kindergarten
- Designing a Nurturing Environment for Young Readers and Writers
- Addressing Language and Literacy Standards and Goals Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Discovering More About Learning New Languages
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 7. Motivating Mathematics
- Designing the Environment to Promote Mathematical Thinking
- Addressing Standards and Developing Mathematical Concepts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 8. Celebrating Creativity Through the Arts
- Designing the Environment to Promote Creativity Through the Arts
- Addressing Standards in the Arts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 9. Promoting Healthy Physical and Social-Emotional Development
- Designing the Environment to Promote Healthy Physical Development
- Addressing Standards and Fostering Physical Development Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Designing the Environment to Promote Positive Approaches to Learning and Social-Emotional Development
- Nurturing Positive Approaches to Learning and Social-Emotional Development Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 10. Connecting the Dots: Reaching Standards and Beyond
- Kindergarten for All Children
- The Length of the Kindergarten Day
- Supporting the Transition to First Grade
- Reaching Beyond the Standards
Resources
- Children's Books
- Children's Music
- Calendar Letter for Families
- Calendar Pages for Families
- Label Lemur Name Badge
References
References
Suggested Readings
Suggested Readings
Index
Index
Additional materials
Reviews
Reaching Standards and Beyond in Kindergarten
Nurturing Children's Sense of Wonder and Joy in Learning
November 2009 | 168 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9781412957250 | $37.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781452272511 | $35.00 |
"This book clearly outlines how teachers can make standards the foundation of their practice without leaving behind what the best teachers know about creating challenging and ordered environments that respect the learning needs of young children. Through clear examples and informative vignettes, including how to meet the needs of children with special needs and those learning English, this books helps teachers find the resources to return joyful learning to this critical year of schooling."
—Harriet A. Egertson, Educational Consultant
"A great overview of a developmentally appropriate kindergarten classroom. This book gives me the support I need to know that I am teaching my students through practices based on research."
—Darcy Sammelson, Kindergarten Teacher
Austin School, Vermilion, SD
Help kindergarten students meet national standards in developmentally appropriate ways!
Standards provide an important benchmark for student learning, but meeting them doesn't mean you have to take away fun and creativity. Reaching Standards and Beyond in Kindergarten offers research-based strategies and ideas for addressing content standards in ways that nurture children's natural love of learning.
The authors show how creative play activities can help children reach standards in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. They also offer suggestions for promoting healthy physical and social-emotional development. Covering the transition to kindergarten as well as the transition to first grade, this book:
- Presents authentic assessments for measuring student progress toward meeting standards
- Offers strategies and tips for working with English language learners and children with special needs
- Discusses how to develop relationships with caregivers and strengthen the critical home-school connection
- Includes sample templates, calendars, book lists, and more
This resource provides novice teachers with field-tested strategies and gives veteran teachers fresh ideas to add to their existing instructional repertoire.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- 1. The Importance of the Kindergarten Year: Getting Off to a Good Start
- Reaching Standards in Kindergarten and the Power of Play
- Ready for the Children
- Transition to Kindergarten and Forming Partnerships With Families
- Strengthening Relationships
- Meeting the Needs of All Children
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 2. Designing the Kindergarten Environment
- Creating a Welcoming Environment
- Kindergarten Room Design
- Designing Interest Areas That Invite Learning
- Managing Interest Areas
- The Social Environment
- Scheduling to Make the Most of Our Time Together
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 3. Addressing Standards Through Engaging Studies and Authentic Assessment
- Engaging Studies and Projects
- Assessing Children's Progress Toward Reaching Standards
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 4. Nurturing Children's Sense of Wonder Through Science
- Designing the Environment to Promote Science Inquiry
- Addressing Standards and Developing Science Concepts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 5. Fostering Involved Citizens Through Social Studies
- Designing the Environment for Our Future World Citizens
- Addressing Standards and Developing Social Studies Concepts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 6. Engaging Young Readers and Writers in the Literacy-Rich Kindergarten
- Designing a Nurturing Environment for Young Readers and Writers
- Addressing Language and Literacy Standards and Goals Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Discovering More About Learning New Languages
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 7. Motivating Mathematics
- Designing the Environment to Promote Mathematical Thinking
- Addressing Standards and Developing Mathematical Concepts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 8. Celebrating Creativity Through the Arts
- Designing the Environment to Promote Creativity Through the Arts
- Addressing Standards in the Arts Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 9. Promoting Healthy Physical and Social-Emotional Development
- Designing the Environment to Promote Healthy Physical Development
- Addressing Standards and Fostering Physical Development Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Designing the Environment to Promote Positive Approaches to Learning and Social-Emotional Development
- Nurturing Positive Approaches to Learning and Social-Emotional Development Through Engaging Studies and Experiences
- Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language
- Working With Children's Individual Needs
- 10. Connecting the Dots: Reaching Standards and Beyond
- Kindergarten for All Children
- The Length of the Kindergarten Day
- Supporting the Transition to First Grade
- Reaching Beyond the Standards
- Resources
- Children's Books
- Children's Music
- Calendar Letter for Families
- Calendar Pages for Families
- Label Lemur Name Badge
- References
- Suggested Readings
- Index