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 socio-cultural 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.