A kindergarten practice

Small chairs.
Big brains.
Serious work.

Kindergarten is where curiosity, growth, and joy come alive — and I have the very best seat in the house. You send me your pride and joy, and I promise them a classroom full of laughter, love, and discovery. Everything you need lives right here, and for anything else? Just ask!

Play first
how five‑year‑olds think best
Hands-on
we learn by making and doing
Every child known
nicknames, worries, favorite dinosaurs
Mrs. Rodriguez

This week, at a glance

10–14 August
Please send
A healthy snack and a labeled water bottle

Every day, all year — bottles stay at the table.

We're learning
Names, routines, and how our room works

The first weeks are all routines — it's the real curriculum.

On the calendar
Family conferences, during school hours

Watch your email for your sign-up time.

classroom
Notes from the rug

Why I don't send homework

Your five-year-old works hard for seven hours. Here is what I'd rather you do with the evening.

Read the note4 minutes · 19 August

First steps for new families

Ten minutes, once.
01

Student information form

Nicknames, transportation, breakfast preferences, strengths and worries. This is how I learn your child before I meet them.

Open the form
02

Join the private class page

A TON of photo sharing and a lot of reminders, all week long. Facebook invites are a little quirky — the links are on a timer! — so I made a page that walks you through it, cheering section and all.

Request to join
03

Classroom wishlist

Entirely optional. I keep it updated with materials, games and supplies that make the big special days possible — I can't pull those off without help, and it is so appreciated!

View the list
Getting in touch

Have a question? Send me a message.

Kindergarten is busy. I may not see your message until the end of the day — for anything about dismissal, please call the school office as well.