Join Tim as he visits his future kindergarten classroom and learns what he will be doing during his first year of school. Explore the reading, math, and art centers. Sit at the desk where he will practice writing, counting, and telling time. The classroom may look a little too big at first, but after finding out about all the fun ahead, it doesn't seem too big at all. In fact, it's just the right size.
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"Tim, Come meet your kindergarten teacher on Thursday at 3 o'clock." In Anne Rockwell's Welcome to Kindergarten, Tim visits his new classroom before the start of school. After working in the science center, making "things out of wet and squishy clay, playing ball outside and having a cookie with a new friend," Tim discovers that his new classroom is not too big after all, but "just the right size for me."
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.From School Library Journal
PreS-K-A veteran author of books for the very young, Rockwell has produced a quiet, reassuring look at kindergarten routines. A little boy and his mother attend an open house, and he discovers all of the fascinating classroom centers and the activities that he will be doing in each one when September arrives. After finding a new friend and sharing cookies, he goes home contentedly with his mother, thinking that the school building doesn't look too big at all anymore, but seems "-just the right size for me!" The story is enhanced by simple, bright, and uncluttered illustrations that look like a young child's artwork-a perfect fit for the text. Although there are many titles about starting kindergarten, this one is just right to share one-on-one with an apprehensive four- or five-year-old.-Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Joseph Towne
Format:Hardcover
We bought this for our 5 year old son, who will be soon entering kindergarten. We read it everynight and he loves it! The text of the story is neat and the pictures are very colorful, has alot of detail, and my son asks many questions. We like it because it provides important information to a child entering kindergarten and gives them a chance to understand the transition and what to expect. At open house, my son's teacher had this book on the classroom shelf and it made our son think this is cool and we really enjoyed that! Good Book! Would buy again or recommend it to a child entering kindergarten!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Anne Rockwell's calm "Welcome to Kindergarten" is a winning way to introduce any preschooler to the idea of what comes next in the way of schooling. Tim, a little boy about to enter kindergarten, goes to the school with his mother--he's clearly nervous and comments on how foreign everything is, and how big the furniture, halls, and classroom are. But after his teacher has had an opportunity to show him around the different classroom areas (art, science, reading, math, and so on), Tim finds that he's more than ready for kindergarten--he's positively excited about it.
Rockwell's simplistic paintings accompany concise text and they complement each other beautifully. The colors are strong and clear, the details just right, and the movement from one classroom area to another helps to mimic what an actual kindergarten school day will be like. Just right for young kiddos who may harbor a little nervousness about that all-important first day!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Welcome to Kindergarten is a wonderful book for those with children about to enter this new world of school. Anne F. Rockwell takes you on this journey through the orientation day of kindergarten. As most children, Tim is afraid to enter this big school with these big children. After entering the classroom, this book takes you through each learning center in a typical kindergarten classroom. Each page shows Tim playing and learning in each center as he becomes more comfortable with the environment. A great tool as well as a fun book to read.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A visually winning and educational book for preschoolers reading for school. Tim is a 5 year old visiting a kindergarten class before he starts school. In self-narration, he tells the reader that he is nervous, but he soon learns of all the fun things he will do, including crafts. Tim also discovers that he will learn how to count, write, and how to measure and make cookies. At the end of the day, Tim concludes that kindergarten will be an exciting place.
Rockwell's use of color is the main highlight of this work. The primary colors burst forth in vibrancy, accentuated and augmented by the use of watercolors. The art looks as if it could have been drawn by a child, which surely will create a sense of realism for the young reader. The absence of lines and pencils presents depth and texture to the art, but children will be drawn into the book by the actions of their peers in the story. A good book for preschool storytime to prepare children for school.
Rockwell's use of color is the main highlight of this work. The primary colors burst forth in vibrancy, accentuated and augmented by the use of watercolors. The art looks as if it could have been drawn by a child, which surely will create a sense of realism for the young reader. The absence of lines and pencils presents depth and texture to the art, but children will be drawn into the book by the actions of their peers in the story. A good book for preschool storytime to prepare children for school.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I just used this book in the first storytime of the school year and it was a hit! The illustrations are very inviting and it really explains school in easy-to-understand terms for preschoolers. It takes some of the fear out of it all. :)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is well designed for the young reader. Colors are bright and vibrant to attract young eyes and the simple, uncomplicated watercolor graphics could have been crafted by a talented, precocious child. The book's pages are glossy stock, heavy and easy to turn for young fingers.
Rockwell uses appropriate language on a level her intended audience can understand. Text appears on every other page and is minimal so as not to overwhelm the prospective kindergartner. The book's effectiveness doesn't suffer with the lack of rhyme or repetition.
This is a book that lends itself to interactive reading of parent and child. The pictures support the text so well that a nonreader can benefit by revisiting those full page graphics depicting the routine kindergarten activities.
When I taught for the public school system we always had an orientation for the incoming students. Elementary students visited my room for a period. I talked to them about middle school, answered questions, and took them on a brief tour of the building. The following September many of them would seek me out referencing that day. During one orientation, a student asked if I was that teacher who liked potatoes. Apparently my reputation had preceded me. These planned visits dispelled misgivings, calmed fears, and gave reassurance to the wide eyed visitors. Fortunately or unfortunately the apprehensive feelings and shy demeanors quickly gave way to security and relaxation.
Welcome to Kindergarten is a wonderful book to share with a prospective kindergartner. Reading it may go a long way in making that first day one to anticipate, not dread.
Rockwell uses appropriate language on a level her intended audience can understand. Text appears on every other page and is minimal so as not to overwhelm the prospective kindergartner. The book's effectiveness doesn't suffer with the lack of rhyme or repetition.
This is a book that lends itself to interactive reading of parent and child. The pictures support the text so well that a nonreader can benefit by revisiting those full page graphics depicting the routine kindergarten activities.
When I taught for the public school system we always had an orientation for the incoming students. Elementary students visited my room for a period. I talked to them about middle school, answered questions, and took them on a brief tour of the building. The following September many of them would seek me out referencing that day. During one orientation, a student asked if I was that teacher who liked potatoes. Apparently my reputation had preceded me. These planned visits dispelled misgivings, calmed fears, and gave reassurance to the wide eyed visitors. Fortunately or unfortunately the apprehensive feelings and shy demeanors quickly gave way to security and relaxation.
Welcome to Kindergarten is a wonderful book to share with a prospective kindergartner. Reading it may go a long way in making that first day one to anticipate, not dread.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Succotash
Format:Paperback
This is another really good book for those starting school for the first time. I liked that it had different parts of kindergarten that kids could be exposed to (weather center, science center, writing tables, reading center, etc.) especially for those who never attended preschool. The pictures were really bright and colorful, with a nice blend of primary colors.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book
Great book for children about to graduate to elementary school. For children who have already had good preschool experience, some of the topics will be "old hat". Read more
Published 18 days ago by Charles E. Saunders
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book
I bought this as a preschool gift and they read it before going to the new school
i would definitely recommend this book
i would definitely recommend this book
Published 5 months ago by Delourde Shepard
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kindergarten book
My granddaughter really like the book. But she is a little advanced for her age and she grew a little bored with it. But she still likes it.
Published 21 months ago by Chris M. Trankle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Gift for a Pre-Schooler!
This book was given as a gift to my daughter by her preschool teacher and it was a fantastic choice. Read more
Published on June 7, 2011 by Jen F
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