McGinness Kim

Kim McGinness PhotoKim McGinness

Pre-K Teacher
Great Beginnings

I’m thrilled to serve as one of Platte County School District’s Blended Classroom teachers here at Great Beginnings Early Childhood Center! After spending 12 years teaching first grade, I made the exciting move to Pre-K in 2007.

As a proud graduate of PCR-3, I’m honored to give back to the community that helped shape me. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with certification in Early Childhood from Missouri Western State University, and later completed my Master of Arts in Teaching at Webster University.

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy being outdoors, reading a good book, gardening, and spending quality time with my family and friends.

In our classroom, my goal is to help every child reach their full potential. I’m committed to creating a positive and engaging learning environment with experiences designed to meet each child’s individual needs. I strongly believe that communication between school and home is key to your child’s success.

I look forward to working with each of you throughout the year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or anything you’d like to share—I’m here to support you and your child.

Thank you for choosing Great Beginnings for your child’s Pre-K experience. We’re going to have an AMAZING year!

What Our Day Looks Like...

  

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Arrival Routine/Soft Opening

(8:30-8:50 am/12:15-12:35 pm)

 

Opening Circle

(8:50-9:05 am/12:35-12:50 pm)

 

Learning Centers 1 & Phonological/Phonemic Awareness Groups

(9:05-9:35 am/12:50-1:20 pm)

 

Shared Storybook (9:35-9:55 am/1:20-1:40 pm)

 

Snack (9:55-10:10 am/1:40-1:55 pm)

 

Circle Time (10:10-10:30 am/1:55-2:15 pm)

Learning Centers 2 & Phonological/Phonemic Awareness Groups

(10:30-11:00 am/2:15-2:45 pm)

 

Indoor Playroom/Gross Motor Room

(11:00-11:30 am/2:45-3:15 pm)


Closing Circle/End of Day Routine (11:30-11:40 am/3:15-3:25 pm)

 

Dismissal

(11:45 am/3:30 pm)



*FULL Day students: Lunch 11:45am-12:15pm

Outdoor recess @ Siegrist Elementary-

MWF: 9:00-9:45/1:00-1:45  (weather permitting)


Contact Information

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 816-858-5420 x. 2202

https://greatbeginnings.plattecountyschooldistrict.com