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Jackson Street, Suite 600 Topeka, Kansas 66612-1212  \n(785) 296-3203  \n[www.ksde.org/board](www.ksde.org/board)  \nDISTRICT 1  \nJanet Waugh, Vice Chair  \nDISTRICT 2  \nSteve Roberts  \nDISTRICT 3  \nMichelle Dombrosky  \nDISTRICT 4  \nAnn E. Mah  \nDISTRICT 5  \nJean Clifford  \nDISTRICT 6  \nDeena Horst  \nDISTRICT 7  \nBen Jones  \nDISTRICT 8  \nKathy Busch, Chairman  \nDISTRICT 9  \nJim Porter  \nDISTRICT 10  \nJim  \nMcNiece  \nLandon State Office Building 900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 600 Topeka, Kansas 66612-1212  \n(785) 296-3201 [www.ksde.org](www.ksde.org)  \nKANSAS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION  \nDr. Randy Watson  \nDEPUTY COMMISSIONER Division of Fiscal and Administrative Services  \nDale M. Dennis  \nDEPUTY COMMISSIONER Division of Learning Services  \nBrad  \nNeuenswander  \nThe Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: KSDE General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, KSDE, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66612,(785) 296-3204  \nJANUARY 15, 2019  \nAcknowledgements  \nThe cover art was designed by Heather Woleslagel, a junior at Buhler High School, Buhler Unified School District 313. She is taking graphic design, along with other art classes.  \nA special thank you to the kindergarten teachers, curriculum leaders, administrators, education partners and content specialists who collaborated to create this document and to the State of Washington, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, for sharing resources with Kansas.  \nEarly Childhood, Special Education and Title Services Kansas State Department of Education  \n900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 620  \nTopeka, Kansas 66612-1212  \n(785) 296-7454  \n[www.ksde.org](www.ksde.org)  \nK A N S A S F U L L - D A Y K I N D E R G A R T E N G U I D E  \nThis page blank for printing purposes.  \nKANSAS FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN GUIDE  \nCONTENTS  \nINTRODUCT ION ......................................................... 1  \nWhy Kindergarten Readiness? .............................................................2  \nTRANSITIONS ............................................................ 3  \nEarly Learning Collaboration ................................................................4  \nGuiding Principles for High-Quality Kindergarten .................................4  \nCHIL D DEVELOPME NT ................................................ 5  \nPrinciples Of Child Development and Learning that Inform Practice....6  \nUnderstanding Child Development.......................................................7  \nChild-Centered Learning.......................................................................8  \nLEARNING ENVIRONMENT ...................","cbCaibn9kGJz9mfX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibn9kGJz9mfX","pdf",1341827,54,"English","# INTRODUCT ION\n## Why Kindergarten Readiness?\n# TRANSITIONS\n## Early Learning Collaboration\n## Guiding Principles for High-Quality Kindergarten\n# CHIL D DEVELOPME NT\n## Principles Of Child Development and Learning that Inform Practice\n## Understanding Child Development\n## Child-Centered Learning\n# LEARNING ENVIRONMENT\n## Physical Space\n## Teacher-Child Interaction\n# CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT\n## Establishing Classroom Rules and Procedures\n## Developing Behavior Patterns\n## Elements of the Day\n## Family Engagement\n# CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION\n## Integrating Content Areas in Kindergarten\n## Kansas Curricular Standards – Kindergarten\n## English Language Arts\n## Mathematics\n## Science\n## Social Studies\n## Health and Physical Education in the Classroom\n## Arts\n## Social-Emotional\n## Handwriting/Fine Motor Skills\n# INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN KINDERGARTEN\n# ASSESS ME NT\n## Kindergarten Entry Snapshot\n## Developmentally Appropriate Assessments","[{\"question\":\"What outcomes does the guide target for kindergarten success in Kansas?\",\"answer\":\"It targets social-emotional growth measured locally, kindergarten readiness, an individual plan of study focused on career interest, high school graduation, and postsecondary success without the need for remediation.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide approach transitions into full-day kindergarten?\",\"answer\":\"It includes a transitions section centered on early learning collaboration and guiding principles for high-quality kindergarten to support readiness and continuity.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered under classroom management, curriculum, and instruction?\",\"answer\":\"The guide addresses establishing rules and procedures, developing behavior patterns, elements of the day, family engagement, integrating content areas, kindergarten curricular standards, and instructional practices across multiple domains.\"}]","KANSAS FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN GUIDE | PDF",1792051295,136]