Get Ready for 4K!
Whether you're new to the school system or a seasoned veteran with several school-age children, there's a lot to know about 4K. It's an exciting time as your child begins his or her school career, and you might be excited, a little sad, or maybe even nervous about this milestone. Don't worry! All of those feelings are normal! We're here to smooth the process and give you as much information as possible to prepare for the big day.
What Do I Need to Know About 4K?
Your child must be 4 years old on Sept. 1, of the given year they would like to attend 4K. 4K programing are full days, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 4K is fun and interactive learning of the basics that prepare them for full-day kindergarten five days a week.
What will my child learn in 4K?
4K is preparation for full-day kindergarten. Class content is based on the social and emotional readiness of your child, so you can expect your child to gain skills in sharing, following directions, playing with others, taking turns, solving conflicts and making friends.
- Reading Readiness Skills
- Concepts of Print
- Letter Sounds (beginning, middle end of words)
- Rhyming
- Writing
- Letter Formation
- Sentences (punctuation, spacing, words and content)
- Math
- Number recognition 1-10
- Count to 20
- Patterns
- Positional Words
- Fine Motor Skills
- Cutting
- Pencil Grip
- Tracing
- Problem Solving Skills
- Learning Independence
- Oral Language Development
- Free Play (indoors & outdoors)
How Do I Enroll My Child in 4K?
Enrollment is an easy process that just involves a few forms. Please call Ms. Sara Barnekow at 715-545-2724 to start the process.
Meet Ms. Franzen, Phelps 4K Teacher
My name is Ms. Franzen. I have been teaching in Phelps School District for 25 plus years. I love and enjoy working with children. My favorite part of teaching is challenging children to think and problem-solve. I make learning fun, exciting, and applicable to real life. I foster growth, and kids too become independent learners. I LOVE TEACHING!
