Kindergarten

Teacher: ​Jill Giannotta

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Email: MrsG123@gcachicago.org
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About Jill Gianotta

School Supplies List

Kindergarten: Our Approach

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Kindergarten is a transitional year that helps children move from play-focused learning in preschool to the academic expectations of first grade.  Learning is typically interactive and fun but the children engage in more structured lessons that build their literacy and math skills, including work in phonics, reading, science, social studies, geometry, and basic algebra.  Small class size allows for more personal attention and personalized learning.  Children are able to work at a skill level that will challenge them to grow and best equip them with the skills needed for first grade and beyond

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Kindergarten shares about New Zealand

​What sets our Kindergarten classroom apart:

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• INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING: Small guided reading groups based on ability meet with the teacher to develop reading skills while other students work on their daily activities

• TECHNOLOGY: Computers and tablets are available for students to develop both academic and technology skills

• CELEBRATIONS: Annual 100th day of school celebration is filled with fun learning activities to reinforce counting to 100

• EVENTS: Students complete animal projects and presentations to share with the school at the annual science fair 

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