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The video highlights the importance of preparing children for kindergarten, focusing on holistic development, early learning, and readiness in physical, social, and emotional aspects. It discusses the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) used in Ohio to assess children's abilities without ranking or labeling them. Teachers personalize instruction based on assessment results. Collaboration among families, communities, schools, and teachers is crucial for fostering kindergarten success. Additional resources for supporting children's kindergarten readiness can be found on education.ohio.gov.
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In this part of the video, it highlights the crucial aspects of preparing a child for kindergarten. It emphasizes the importance of early learning and holistic development from birth to age five, focusing on physical, social, and emotional readiness for school. It discusses the individualized approaches towards learning and the collaborative efforts of families, communities, and organizations to support positive development. The video also mentions the use of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) in Ohio, which assesses children’s knowledge and abilities in various areas without being a test. Teachers spend time getting to know each child and creating a comfortable learning environment in kindergarten.
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In this part of the video, it is highlighted that the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) is a tool used by teachers to assess children’s social skills and physical development before starting school. The KRA is based on Ohio Early Learning and Development standards to provide a comprehensive view of students’ readiness for kindergarten. Teachers use the assessment results to plan appropriate instruction, interventions, and enrichment activities tailored to individual student needs. The assessment is not used to rank children by ability or label them with disabilities or giftedness. Teachers observe children in various activities, assess their responses, and adjust instruction accordingly, such as providing one-on-one or small group support based on the assessment results.
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In this part of the video, it is emphasized that families, communities, schools, and teachers should support all kindergarten students in their learning. The information gathered from assessments is valuable for families and teachers to collaborate in assisting children to succeed in kindergarten. Viewers are directed to seek additional resources on how they can support their child’s kindergarten success at education.ohio.gov by searching the keyword “kindergarten” or by contacting eLSAR at education.ohio.gov.