Getting Ready for Kindergarten
What do you bring to kindergarten in your backpack?
Lunchbox, water bottle, food, pencils
What do you say when you meet a new friend at kindergarten?
Hi, my name is Aady. What is your name?
What do you do if you want to play with a toy and someone else is already playing with it?
Wait your turn or ask, "Can I play after you?"
What do you do if you can't catch the ball? Do you give up and walk away? Or do you keep trying or ask for help?
When it's time to clean up, what should you do?
Put away your toys and help others clean up.
When you arrive kindergarten, what should you do with your bag?
Hang your bag or put it where all the kids put their bag
If your friend is sad, what should you do?
Ask if they are okay, offer to play with them, offer a hug
If you want to use a crayon your friend is using, what should you do?
Wait for a turn or ask, "Can I use it when you’re done?"
What should you do if you can’t reach a toy on a high shelf?
Ask an adult or friend for help.
What should you do if you need to go to the bathroom?
Raise your hand and ask the teacher.
Who can you ask if you need help with something at school?
What do you say if you want to play with someone?
"Can I play with you?" or "Do you want to play with me?"
What can you say if it was your turn and another child accidentally takes your turn?
Nicely say it is my turn
If you’re trying to build something with blocks but it keeps falling over, what should you do?
Try building it a different way, or ask someone for ideas.
What do you do if you forget your lunchbox at school?
Tell your teacher or ask a friend to help you find it.
What do you do if you feel nervous on your first day of kindergarten?
Take deep breaths, talk to your teacher, or ask a friend for help.
What do you do if a friend does not want to share their toy with you.
Play with another toy
If you are building a tower with blocks and your friend wants to join, what could you say?
"You can help me build, and we can take turns adding blocks!"
What should you do if you make a mistake while drawing?
Erase it, or turn it to something else, or ask teacher for help
What should you do if you don't know where your jacket is?
Ask the teacher, check your bag, ask someone to help you find it
What should you do if you forget your teacher’s name on the first day?
Ask the teacher, ask a friend or ask another teacher to help you remember their name.
What should you do if you see someone sitting alone at recess?
Go over to them and ask, "Do you want to play with me?"
What do you do if you both want to play with the same toy at the same time?
Take turns, or play with the toy together.
What can you do if you get frustrated while trying to learn something at kindergarten?
Take deep breaths, ask for help, take some time out, try again
What should you do if someone takes your toy without asking?
Tell them nicely "Please give it back," or ask a teacher for help.