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Lessons

Kindergarten Gear Up is a 10-lesson customizable curriculum for public libraries that prepares kids and caregivers with the skills needed for kindergarten. Choose 10 lessons from the options below to customize the curriculum for your community.

1st Lesson

Be Yourself

Introduce preschool-aged children to the alphabet by focusing on specific letters in their names. This promotes a sense of self, and focuses on recognizing and writing their name.

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Be a Leader

This lesson will focus on taking initiative and making decisions.

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Be a Neighbor

Children learn about paying attention to their neighborhood, having an awareness of who works in their neighborhood, and being a good neighbor.

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Be an Ally

Children learn about how to treat others with respect, even if they or others are different. The lesson has a focus on empathy and how to stand up for yourself and others.

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Be Creative

Children learn about how to express themselves in creative ways, how to use creativity in finding solutions to problems, and how there are many ways to work on something – all of which are ok.

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Be Curious

This lesson has a STEM focus which incorporates concepts of science, technology, engineering, math, and a growth mindset.

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Be Generous

This lesson will focus on taking care of your possessions, behaving cooperatively, and sharing with others.

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Be Green

Introduce children to the importance of looking after their environment, both at home and out in the world.

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Be Healthy

Children learn about healthy food choices and the importance of exercise.

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Be Kind

Help children understand the traits of a good friend, including how and when to share, and how to use words to express feelings.

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Be Persistent

Children are introduced to the habit of a growth mindset because as we practice, we get better. This attitude fosters resiliency.

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Be Polite

Children learn about the importance of social skills in getting along in group situations such as kindergarten.

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Be Prepared

Teach preschool-aged children how to prepare for the first days of kindergarten.

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Be Responsible

Children are introduced to being responsible by activities that focus on helping the class, following the rules, and working together.

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Be Safe

Children learn about being safe at home and outside, who to go to for help, and how to dial 911.

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Kindergarten Gear Up by San Diego County Library is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Kindergarten Gear Up is a 10-session customizable curriculum for children and their caregivers. Kindergarten Gear Up gives library staff the tools they need to present this to their communities.

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