Embrace kindergarten's multiple purposes
Understand how children learn
Recognize the special needs child
Develop behavioral expectations and procedures
Create a supportive and engaging learning environment
Recognize your students as members of families, communities, and sociocultural groups
Establish partnerships with students and families
Plan meaningful learning experiences to connect your students to the standards
Showcase your students' learning and their engagement with the standards
Form alliances with colleagues and commit to your own professional development.