Lydia Hindman
Kindergarten Teacher
About Me
My name is Lydia Hindman. I am originally from Ft. Worth, Texas, but Prattville has been home for almost 30 years. My husband, Mark, and I have three grown sons- Caleb, Stephen and Daniel who attended Autauga County schools. They are now an attorney, aerospace engineer and chemist. We now have 5 grandchildren! This is my 20th year at Pine Level Elementary, 19 of them in kindergarten. I have taught 2nd grade, k-4, and music, but kindergarten has always been my favorite! I love teaching children to read and helping them learn to LOVE reading and learning! My hobbies include reading, baking, playing the piano and flute, and spending as much time as I can with my grandchildren!
Experience
Springdale Elementary, Ft. Worth, TX, 1986-1991
(Stay at home mom- 1991-1997)
Camellia Baptist Weekday Education- 1997-1998
First Baptist Prattville Kindergarten- 1998-2004
Pine Level Elementary, 2004- present
Education
I graduated from Texas Christian University (go Horned Frogs!) with a B.S. in Elementary Education, specializing in Kindergarten & Music. I later added an ESL certification.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, April 15- Class picnic (11:09) in outdoor classroom
Tuesday, April 16- $30 due (9:00) for trip to Launch. NO money will be taken after the deadline.
Wednesday, April 17- Progress Reports
Friday, April 19- Weather Day, NO SCHOOL
Tues., April 23-Book Fair
Thursday, April 25- Student Led Conferences, Kindergarten 8:30-9:00
Thursday, May 2- Field trip to Launch (Belser, Hindman, Smith, Thomas)
Thursday, May 16- Field Day
Friday, May 17- Graduation 8:45- Hindman, Smith, Belser, Thomas
Thursday, May 23- Last Day of School
**ATTENDANCE- It is important for your child to be at school each day unless sick. Please schedule all doctor/dentist appointments in the afternoon. If your child checks out after 11:35 he will be marked "present" for the day.
Week at a Glance
April 15-19
READING-
-Read simple passages and answer comprehension questions
-Read all high frequency words
-Read long vowel words (magic e)
MATH-
-Identify 3-d shapes (cone, cube, spere, cylinder)
-Practice adding and subtracting
-Count to 100
SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE-
-Spring, Earth Day
-Peer Helper Lessons
Important Info.
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION
Graduation will be held on May 17th.
8:45- Hindman, Smith, Belser, Thomas
*Boys will need to wear nice pants and a white shirt.
*Girls will need to wear a dress.
Read with or to your child at least 10 minutes a day. Use Reading Logs in binder to record books read at home. When log is completed, please take out and place in front pocket of binder. A new log will be placed in binder and your child will go to the treat box!!