Welcome Back to School for Kindergarten

Welcome Back to School for Kindergarten

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand what to expect and be excited about starting kindergarten.

Introduce the learning objective and set expectations for the lesson.

What do you already know about starting kindergarten?

Slide 1: Welcome to Kindergarten!

Welcome back to school, kindergartners! We are excited to have you join us in this new adventure.

Display a cheerful welcome message and introduce the topic of the lesson.

Slide 2: What is Kindergarten?

Kindergarten is the first year of school where you will learn new things, make friends, and have lots of fun.

Explain what kindergarten is and emphasize the positive aspects.

Slide 3: Classroom Tour

Let's take a virtual tour of our kindergarten classroom. Here are some of the areas you will find.

Show pictures or describe different areas of the classroom, such as the reading corner, art station, and play area.

Slide 4: Daily Schedule

In kindergarten, we follow a daily schedule that includes learning activities, playtime, snack, and more.

Present a sample daily schedule and discuss the different activities throughout the day.

Slide 5: Meet Your Teacher

Your teacher will be there to guide you, teach you new things, and support your learning journey.

Introduce the teacher's name and show a picture if available. Emphasize the role of the teacher in the classroom.

Slide 6: Making Friends

Kindergarten is a great place to make new friends. You'll meet classmates who will become your buddies!

Discuss the importance of making friends and encourage students to interact with their peers.

Slide 7: Fun Activities

Get ready for exciting activities in kindergarten! We'll have art, music, storytelling, and more.

Highlight the variety of fun activities that kindergarten offers to keep students engaged and enthusiastic.

Slide 8: Get Ready for Kindergarten!

It's time to get ready for kindergarten. Make sure to bring your backpack, a pencil, and a smile!

Summarize the key points, remind students of the necessary supplies, and encourage them to look forward to starting kindergarten.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.