Welcome to TK!
Transitional Kindergarten is a magical place where students sing and dance, learn letters sounds and life skills, celebrate everything (even talking like pirates!), and explore the world around them with joy and curiosity. This magic can only occur with the guidance and inspiration of Ms. DeLaTorre and Mrs. Wallace. Would you like to experience this enchantment for yourself? Come join the TK class as they share a typical day below.
A Typical Day in TK:
8:15 AM – We arrive in the classroom and unpack our bookbags. Once our things are put away, we find an activity to keep our hands busy.
8:30 AM – We start our day with Morning Meeting. We greet our classmates, learn about the calendar and the weather, and count the days we’ve been in school. Ms. DeLaTorre tells us about our schedule for the day.
9:00 AM – Literacy – We practice our Alphabet sounds with our whole bodies. The teacher writes the letter of the week and reads stories to us. We share items that start with the letter of the week. This week we shared koalas, keys, and kangaroos!
9:30 AM – Snack – We take turns bringing a snack for the whole class. Our favorite snacks are popcorn and Pirate’s Booty.
10:00 AM – Complements – We love to learn about Art, Music, Spanish, Science, Technology, PE, and Reflections. We are always on the move with at least two complement classes a day!
11:00 AM – Math – We count, make quantities, measure, and graph. This week we graphed our apple taste test. Most people liked green apples.
11:30 AM – Recess – We love to climb and play on the merry-go-round.
12:00 PM – Lunch – We eat at picnic tables in the shade of the trees. Sometimes, we get to watch the older kids playing during their recess.
12:30 PM – Rest – All this learning and fun can be tiring! After lunch, we are ready to stretch out and take a good rest.
1:15 PM – Pack Up – We review our homework and pack our bags for the end of the day.
1:30 PM – Social Studies – We are learning how to get along and work with others. Sometimes we spend time with our second-grade buddies.
2:00 PM – Centers – This is our time to PLAY! We have a free choice of playdough, housekeeping, blocks, art, Legos, and more. Practicing, laughing, activities – Yippee!
2:45 PM – Clean Up & Closing Circle – We gather on the carpet to express gratitude for someone who made a difference in our day.
3:00 PM – Dismissal – We are so happy to see our families and share the many things we learned today.
