Kindergaten
Kindergarten is the launchpad for your child as they begin to navigate the world more independently.
When entering a Tucson Unified kindergarten classroom, you lead your child as they take an important step on their journey to adulthood.
For many children, this will be their first time apart from family. For some, they will be stepping from the care of a preschool or daycare into a bigger community.
For all children, they will learn to rely on themselves, other children, and their teachers as part of a class, school, and education system.
As you go through each of these steps, listen to your child’s questions carefully and reassure them.
1. INFORM
Have a conversation with your child about starting school and let them ask questions.
2. DISCOVER
Schedule tours with any of our schools to learn more.
3. CHOOSE
Contact your chosen school or call an enrollment ambassador for support.
4. CONNECT
- Bookmark your school's website
- Follow them on social media
- Add their office phone & email to your contacts
- Attend an open house/meet-the-teacher event
5. START
Make sure you have what you need:
- Immunization records
- Transportation to & from
- Meal plan set up
- School supplies
Tip: Send them with comfortable shoes that won't hurt!
6. CELEBRATE & RELAX
Only 12 more of these to graduation!
Your child’s day will include:
- Community time to begin each day
- Whole group learning time for all subjects
- Learning in small groups tailored to their needs for reading and math
- Science projects in small groups
- Regular structured movement activity and recess play times