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October 20, 2025

JFK Kindergartners Build Literacy Skills

Kindergartners at John F. Kennedy Elementary School have been building strong literacy foundations through both reading and writing activities.

During their reading time, students practiced developing their reading stamina, independently reading for 10 minutes while remaining focused and engaged. Using their individual reading mats, the young readers organized their book selections by keeping track of the stories they had already read and those they planned to read next.

In Writer’s Workshop, students connected literacy with science as they explored what plants need to survive. After learning about sunlight, water, air and soil, each student wrote one fact about plant needs and illustrated their writing with a matching picture. Students proudly shared their work with classmates, strengthening both their communication and presentation skills.


A teacher assists a group of children at a table in a classroom setting.   Children work at a table in a classroom, with a teacher nearby.   A young student reads a book at their desk in a classroom.   Two young children read books at a table in a brightly lit classroom.   Two young girls smile while sitting at desks in a brightly lit classroom.   Two young children sit at a table, reading books in a classroom.