back to school 2011
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Mrs. Ullman's Kindergarten SlideshowTRANSCRIPT
Kindergarten Curriculum
Curriculum (cont.)
Curriculum (cont.)
Social Studies/Science/Technology Curricular concepts are integrated into class
routines, centers, and language arts (Read Alouds, Reading and Writing Workshops) in the classroom.
Science Lab once a week with Mr. Emmons Computer Lab CP Garden Field Trips/Walking Trips
Literacy in the Classroom
To, With, By… Columbia Teacher College Reading and Writing
Project Workshop format allows for differentiation Mini Lesson, Independent/Partner Practice, Share
Reading Workshop Read Alouds, Shared Reading, Independent
Reading, Small Group Instruction Reading Strategies (M-S-V cues,
self-monitoring/self-correcting, fluency)
Assessment Word Analysis, Running Records, DRAs
Literacy (cont.)
Writing Workshop Students as authors – Making books Personal Narrative – write about what you know,
ideas from your life Invented Spelling Sight Words Reinforce Conventional Spelling in Published Pieces Modeled, Interactive, Independent Writing True formative assessment of Language Arts
concepts You can tell what a student understands about print
concepts, phonological awareness, mechanics, craft/story construction, etc. by looking at his/her writing pieces
Responsive Classroom
www.responsiveclassroom.org
Developmental Appropriateness
Social Curriculum tied to Academics
C.A.R.E.S. (Cooperation, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Empathy, Self-Control)
RC Language: Reinforce, Remind, Redirect Goal is to encourage self-reflection/evaluation
Morning Meeting, Rules/Logical Consequences, Classroom Organization, Guided Discoveries/Modeling, Academic Choice, and Parent/Teacher Partnership
Total Literacy/Total Learning
Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Auditory, Visual, Linguistic, Kinesthetic
Strategies to deliver curriculum
www.totallearninginstitute.org
www.aeideas.com
Play is a Child’s Work!
A Child’s Work, by Vivian Gussin Paley
Outside Time
Play Centers Social Interaction Language Arts Opportunities to Practice and Apply New
Skills/Concepts Problem Solving (social and academic) Develop and Practice Self-Monitoring/Self-
Control Tools for Academic Choice
A Day in the Life…
Morning MeetingGreeting, Share, Activity,
Message
Centers
Language Arts(Reading)
Outside and Snack Time
Special Classes
Monday – Library
Tuesday – Music and Gym
Wednesday – Art
Thursday – Music and Gym
Friday – Art
Language Arts(Writing and Handwriting)
Recess and Lunch
Quiet Time
Math
Closing CircleEnding our day with reflection and song!
…and some exhaustion!
Celebrations
Parents as Reading Partners
Writing Celebrations
Residency
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Muliticultural/Holidays, Winter Hibernation (Pajama!) Party, Valentine’s Day, Summer Birthdays/End of Year
Contacting Me
Notes in the Blue Folders
Emergencies – call office and they will put you through to the classroom
Best Method: E-mail [email protected]
Class Website
http://UllmanK134.pbworks.com
Coming soon…
News and Announcements
Updates on classroom activities