Kindergarten Readiness Site
Welcome to the Ridgewood Kindergarten Readiness Site
Here you will find information, insight, and recommendations to help your child have a smooth transition into Ridgewood Public Schools Kindergarten this fall.
We hope you and your child will benefit from our collection of resources and materials.
Inquiry-Based Learning
Inquiry-based learning experiences, coupled with constructivist teaching strategies, deepen content knowledge in all subject areas.
Gradual Release Model
The gradual release model transfers responsibility from the teacher to the student. Instructional components provide a clear, responsive framework with explicit, systematic instruction that targets student needs.
Learning centers provide multisensory, hands-on activities and interactive experiences using a wide variety of materials.
Social-Emotional Wellness Information and Support
Ridgewood Mental Health and Wellness Site
Each school employs various support staff who interact frequently with students in order to provide needed psycho-social support. Some students are seen regularly, while others are seen on an as-needed basis. All students, in all grade levels, have access to trusted adults while they are at school
New Jersey SEL Competencies and Sub-Competencies
Social and emotional learning (SEL) involves the process through which children and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. The purpose of the SEL competencies is to provide schools with guidelines for integrating SEL across grades and subject areas.
Recognize one's feelings and thoughts
Recognize the impact of one's feelings and thoughts on one's own behavior
Recognize one's personal traits, strengths and limitationsRecognize the importance of self-confidence in handling daily tasks and challenges
Understand and practice strategies for managing one's own emotions, thoughts and behaviors
Recognize the skills needed to establish and achieve personal and educational goals
Identify and apply ways to persevere or overcome barriers through alternative methods to achieve one's goals
Recognize and identify the thoughts, feelings and perspectives of others
Demonstrate an awareness of the differences among individuals. groups and others cultural backgrounds
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for mutual respect when
The Social & Emotional Learning Song can help to teach social and emotional intelligence for kids! Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills such as identifying and managing emotions, showing empathy for others, and making responsible decisions are important for success in school.
Watch the Social & Emotional Learning Song alongside your child.