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PLUM BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

COURSE OF STUDY

Subject/Course of Study: GROWING WITH CHILDREN:

NURSERY SCHOOL I

Department: Family and Consumer Sciences

Carrie Ann Matarazzo

Plum Borough School District


Course Growing with Children I

Grade(s) 11 and 12

Unit/Lesson Guiding Pre-Kindergartners

Overview Students will understand the importance of setting limits and guiding preschoolers in a positive way.

Big Ideas Children grow and learn in understandable observable patterns that can be recognized and optimized through consistent and stable family and community environments.

Standards 11.4.6 A, 11.4.6.C

Essential Questions What is the difference between discipline and punishment?

Concepts Competencies Materials Used

Activities/ Assessments

Time Allocation

Interventions: Tier 2 or 3, Enrichment, Remediation, etc…

Other: Technology, vocabulary, writing, etc…

New research continues to expand our understanding of child development and parenting.

Analyze child development theories and their implications for education and childcare practices.

KWL chart and article; Pretest on discipline

KWL “teaching children right from wrong”; complete pretest

1 day

Effective guidance skills are necessary for effective teaching. Effective guidance should maintain children’s self-esteem and produce a desired change in behavior.

Observe and assess all areas of development using an anecdotal record, narrative rating scale, and/or checklist.

Take notes; role play

Class discussion and role play demonstrations on how to react and handle common discipline problems that may occur.

1 day

Direct guidance involves physical and verbal actions. Indirect guidance involves outside factors that influence behavior.

Analyze how emotional and physical wellness of the teacher can affect the child’s learning.

Take notes List examples of affective, verbal, and indirect guidance techniques.

1 day


The teacher may want to develop some specific guidance techniques to help in creating a positive environment. These include positive reinforcement, natural and logical consequences, warning, time-out, I-messages, praising, affirming, suggesting, prompting persuading, redirecting, modeling listening, ignoring, and encouraging.

Analyze child development theories and their implications for education and childcare practices.

Read Chapter 14 in “Working with Children” Text Book , Complete worksheets, packet and complete unit test.

Worksheet: changing negative statements to a positive, positive guidance, putting effective guidance into practice, and guidance techniques. Complete chapter 14 unit test.

3 days



Grade(s) 11 and 12

Unit/Lesson Health and Safety of the Nursery School Children

Overview Describe protective measures to insure the safety of the children in the nursery school.


Standards 11.4.3 B, 11.4.6. B, 11.4.9 B, 11.4.12 B

Essential Questions What are some current health and safety issues in the United States that effect infants, children and teenagers?



Time Allocation



Current global health and safety issues impact children at various developmental stages.

Research and present current issues in health and safety affecting children at each stage of development.

Internet, resource books, Take notes

Instruct students on how to conduct a fire drill in the nursery school.

1 day


Suggest how to manage physical space to maintain a learning environment that is safe, healthy and encourages physical activity.

Resource books in classroom and library.

Find books written for children about visiting the doctor, dentist, going to the hospital, and so forth, and analyze the book’s strengths and weaknesses.

Throughout the year.


Explain confidentiality laws in regards to general information,

Resource books in classroom and library, take notes

List solutions to situation in which a parent or caregiver is trying to provide

1 day


health records, attendance, medication administration and accident reports.

for the safety of a child and a child is resisting.



Resource books in classroom and library, take notes

List possible dangers that could occur in a nursery school setting and how they could be prevented.


Course Growing With Children I

Grade(s) 11 and 12

Unit/Lesson The Pre-Kindergartner Develops Mentally

Overview Student will describe the thinking process typical of a pre-kindergarten child.


Standards 11.4.12 A, 11.4. 12 C, 11.4.3. A

Essential Questions What factors influence a child’s intellectual development? What is brain development?

Concepts

Competencies

Materials


Time Allocation



Studying and observing a 3-5 year old child will help the teacher understand the intellectual development of the child.

Observe and assesses all areas of development using and anecdotal record, narrative rating scale, and/of checklist. Analyze current and emerging research about child growth and development including research on the brain development.

Notes , text book “Working with Young Children”, handouts and worksheets.

Read ch 4 in text book, notes on 4 stages of Erikson’s psychosocial theory. Notes on Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, worksheet “Dialing for answers to Piaget’s theory, notes on Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development, hand out on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences. Complete activity guide “

4 days


Understanding Development”

Three year olds have a growing understanding and use of language. They have a better understanding of questions and instructions.

Analyze factors influencing children’s intellectual development

Class discussion and note taking

Report orally to class any imaginary playmates you or your siblings may have experienced.

1 day

Children at this age are developing more refined concepts of numbers and sizes.

Analyze current and emerging research about child growth and development including research on the brain development.


Brainstorm: conditions that could keep a child from reaching his maximum intellectual

1 day

Three year olds have a growing understanding and use of language. They have a better understanding of questions and instructions.

Explain how reading to a child helps develop language skills.


Class discussion on the disadvantages of using “baby talk”

1 day


Theories of development can help caregivers understand how to best work with children. Some of the most prominent theories include the eight stages of Piaget’s cognitive development theory and the four stages of Piaget’s cognitive development theory. Vygotsky claimed that children learn through social and cultural expression. Gardner cultural expression. Gardner developed a theory of multiple intelligences used by the human brain. All these theories provide insight into children’s development.

Analyze current and emerging research about child growth and development including research on the brain development.

Poster boards and text book

In cooperative learning groups each group will study a child development theorist and make a poster board of their findings. Studying Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, and Gardner.

1 day



Grade(s) 11-12

Unit/Lesson The Pre-Kindergartner Grows Physically Overview The students will explain the physical development that takes place during the 3-5 year old age group.


Standards 11.4.9 A,11.2.12 A, 11.4.9 C

Essential Questions What practices can a caregiver utilize to ensure that a child is stimulated for learning?



Time Allocation



Studying and observing a 3-5 year old child will help the teacher understand the physical development of the child.


Handout, Complete a pretest “what do you know about children”

Complete in class and discuss pretest and grade.

One class period

The growth and development of a child from babyhood to the preschool years is dramatic. By the time the child is in preschool they can run, jump, get dressed alone, and eat fairly neatly with a fork and spoon.

Implement learning activities in all curriculum areas that meet the developmental needs of children.

Internet, student resource folders

List on a chart activities/ toys to promote small and large motor skills Outline the normal course of development in physical-motor skills through

Will implement in plans all year.


Nursery school.

Studying and observing a 3-5 year old child will help the teacher understand the physical development of the child.

Observe and assesses all areas of development using and anecdotal record, narrative rating scale, and/of checklist.

Internet, student resource folders

Plan and then later execute activities for the preschool children that encourage the development of large and small motor skills.

Will implement in plans all year.



Grade(s) 11 -12

Unit/Lesson The Pre- Kindergartner Develops Emotionally and Socially

Overview Students will explain the value of play in promoting emotional and social development of children.


Standards 11.4.9A, 11.4.12A, 11.4.9C

Essential Questions How do positive and negative environments affect a child’s emotional and social well being?



Time Allocation



Socially and emotionally, pre- kindergarten children are striving to be independent. They want to do things their own way, and when they can’t they may have temper tantrums. These children still need affection and attention from adults.

Analyze how emotional and physical wellness of the teacher can affect the child’s learning.

Article, KLW chart

KWL “ The Importance of learning social and emotional skills

1 day and then implemented in all lessons

Dramatic Play can show a child’s feelings and emotions.

Create various activities that can be developed from a story that can be used to enhance a child’s imagination

Students will take notes, work in cooperative learning groups for role play

Teachers will role play different situations that could occur in the nursery school. (ex. Sharing and taking turns, fears) Cooperative

2 days


learning groups will then pull a card with a situation and role play how to handle it.

Studying and observing 3-5 year old children will help the teacher understand the emotional and social needs of the child.

Observe and assesses all areas of development using and anecdotal record, narrative rating scale, and/of checklist.

Toys in room, notes, internet

Observe the children in our nursery school and the ways in which teachers can build a good self-image. List props that adults can provide to encourage a preschooler’s dramatic play.

All year


Course Growing With Children I

Grade(s) 11 and 12th

Unit/Lesson Preparation for Operation of the Nursery School Program

Overview Students will create and manage physical space to maintain a learning environment that is safe and healthy and encourages physical activities.


Standards 11.4.3 C, 11.4.6 A, 11.4.12.E, 11.4.12 B

Essential Questions How do positive and negative environments affect a child’s emotional and social development?



Time Allocation



Properly organized space is the key to promoting children’s learning.


Floor plan, equipment in the nursery school

Draw floor plan and rearrange room Arrange the room and equipment to meet the needs of the children.

2 days

A teacher must be organized and prepared for special celebrations in the classroom to promote a concrete learning experience.

Describe and apply developmentally appropriate practices and guidelines to optimize an effective learning environment.

Internet, class resource books, plan sheets

Plan and carry out parties for the preschoolers. Create games and crafts to be carried out during the holidays.

4 days


Organization the key to a successful year.

Prepare and present and evaluate activities that develop the child’s imagination, creativity and reading and writing skills through literature.

Internet, class resource books,

Prepare a monthly calendar of teaching assignments.

All year

Literature develops children’s imagination and creativity through reading and writing.



Work through a sample plan sheet.

Teachers have many important responsibilities. They must understand principles of child growth and development.


notes Explain student-teacher responsibilities for operation of the preschool.

1 day

Teachers develop curriculum and create classroom environments that meet children’s developmental needs. They need to communicate effectively and develop teamwork skills.



Design a monthly roll chart and monthly bulletin boards in cooperative learning groups.

All year


A successful teacher develops a style that works well for him or her. However, most successful teachers have many traits in common. Example of traits: patience, compassion, confidence, sense of humor, and commitment.


Time schedule, plan sheets

Have the 2nd year students present their best teaching day from last year to demonstrate a day of preschool.

3 days

Teachers develop curriculum and create classroom environments that meet children’s developmental needs. They need to communicate effectively and develop teamwork skills.



In cooperative learning groups create name tags, locker tags, helper of the day certificates, weather bear, and calendar.

3 days



Grade(s) 11 and 12

Unit/Lesson Orientation Day for Parents and Preschoolers

Overview Students will understand the importance of an orientation day program for the 3 and 4 year olds and their parents.


Standards 11.4.12C, 11.4.3E, 11.4.6 C

Essential Questions How can community and school organizations help families meet the needs of children?



Time Allocation



Stable family and community environments optimize child development.

Describe support systems that help family manage multiple roles.

Orientation folders, toys, puzzles, plan sheet

Parent meeting, high school students introduce themselves; children become acclimated with the room.

1 prep day and 1 day for the orientation


Create various activities that can be developed from a story that can be used to enhance a child’s imagination.

High school students will conduct activities for the preschoolers while head teacher is in a meeting with parents.

Conduct an orientation day for the parents and preschoolers. Provide a tour of the preschool. Discuss expectations for the year. Children will get the opportunity to become acclimated with

1 day


their classroom and teachers.



Grade(s) 11 and12

Unit/Lesson Operation of Nursery School Program- planning

Overview Students will plan interesting learning activities which will benefit the nursery school children.


Standards 11.4.6 C, 11.4.9. C, 11.4.12 E




Time Allocation





Internet, resource books, library, plan sheet

Using Trino Choice’s Lesson Plan template. Including topic, content, goals, objectives, materials, introduction, Accommodations, closure and evaluation, and teacher reflection.

Approx. 5 days each student

There are various resources available to create age appropriate lessons for Nursery School Children.


Internet, class resource books, art supplies, library

Construct items to be used as visual aides on teaching day.


Utilizing your time wisely in the planning room is critical to having a successful teaching day.


Exit slip The student will complete an exit slip for everyday they are in the planning room. Describing what they accomplished for the day. The classroom aid will sign off on the form. They will get 10 points per day.


Course Growing with Children

Grade(s) 11 and12

Unit/Lesson Operation of Nursery School Program- teaching room

Overview Students will carry out plans which will benefit Nursery School children.


Standards 11.4.6 C, 11.4.9. C, 11.4.12 E




Time Allocation



Students will gain a greater understanding of children and their needs through interaction with the children.

Describe and apply developmentally appropriate practices and guidelines to optimize an effective learning environment. Prepare present and evaluate activities that develop the child’s imagination, creativity and reading and writing skills through literatures.

Internet, resource books, plan sheet, art supplies, cd player,

Head teacher: Supervise free play activities and supervise clean-up following free play, take roll and complete roll chart, have leader of the day conduct weather bear, conduct circle time including Pledge of Allegiance and calendar . Conduct an interesting introduction to your topic, teach a 15 minute lesson or prepare 3 table

1 day in rotation


activities (stations), read a story or act out a puppet show or story board, teach song, finger plays, or exercises, supervise snack and cleanup of snack, discipline when necessary. Complete a self evaluation sheet.


Prepare present and evaluate activities that develop the child’s imagination, creativity and reading and writing skills through literatures.

Internet, resource books, plan sheet, art supplies, cd player,

Aides: set out equipment needed for daily lesson and free play activities, prepare and serve the daily snack, help supervise free play activities, supervise bathroom, participate in story and song, discipline when needed.

Approx. 5 days in rotation.


Differentiated Instruction is a teaching theory based on the premise that instructional approaches should vary and be adapted in relation to individual and diverse students in the classrooms.

Supplies, white board, magnetic boards, story boards, books

The teachers will carry out their lessons using Differentiated Instruction. Differentiated instruction applies an approach to teaching and learning that gives students multiple options for taking in information and


making sense of ideas.



Grade(s) 11 and 12

Unit/Lesson Operation of the Nursery School- observations

Overview The students will gain a greater understanding of children through observations.


Standards 11.4.12.C, 11.4.9 C, 11.4.6 C, 11.4.3. B

Essential Questions How do positive and negative environments affect a child’s emotional and social well being?



Time Allocation



Assessment is the process of observing, recording and documenting children’s growth and behavior over time in order to make decisions about their education.

Observe and assess all areas of development using an anecdotal record, narrative rating scale, and/or checklist.

Observation sheets

Observe and complete weekly observation sheets in the observation room.

Groups will rotate into this room approximately 5 days.



Grade(s) 11 and 12

Unit/Lesson Activities for Pre-Kindergartner Learning

Overview Students will describe appropriate learning activities for pre-kindergartners including music, and exercise, art activities, free play activates and storytelling.


Standards 11.4.12 E, 11.4.12 B


Concepts Music and movement activities should be planned considering the ages, abilities, interests, and experiences of the children in mind. Enthusiasm is the key factor in constructing a positive experience.

Competencies Prepare, present and evaluate activities that develop the child’s imagination, creativity and reading and writing skills through literature.

Materials Used Handouts, cd player, internet

Activities/ Assessments Distribute copies of words of songs to the class which can be used during preschool sessions. Demonstrate the ability to teach children songs, finger plays, or exercises.

Time Allocation 1 day, also used throughout the year



There are many different types of art activities that will enhance a child’s imagination.


Notes, hand out Art experiences for 3 and 4 year olds.

List procedures to follow when the children paint. Provide appropriate art materials to encourage the children’s creativity.

1 day


We have a lot of different materials that you can use to create many age appropriate projects.

Evaluate the impact of available technology in promoting creativity and literacy.

Samples of art projects, notes

Discuss common drawing tools for preschoolers. Give instructions for the use of each.

1 day

A good art program fosters independence. Let children decide when their work is finished. Use praise that invites children to respect the value of each person’s work.


Samples of art projects, notes

Explain the different types of painting available to the children. Show the class various drawings that 3,4, and5 year olds have made and have the students compare the children’s art abilities for the different age groups.

1 day

For young children, art activities are important open-ended learning experiences. Through their own creativity, children express their ideas, as well as their emotions. Art promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.


Scissors, crayons

Complete art assignments. Pretend you are a 3-5 year old, print your name (using your opposite hand) and color the picture as a 3,4, or 5year old child would. Then, using your opposite hand attempt to cut out the star.

1 day



Grade(s) 11 and 12

Unit/Lesson Feeding Pre-Kindergartners

Overview Students will plan and prepare nutritious snacks pertaining to their teaching topic.


Standards 11.3.6.B, 11.3.3 B, 11.3.12.F

Essential Questions What is a nutritious snack that pertains to my teaching topic?



Time Allocation



Teaching children about nutrition is an important responsibility. Children who learn healthy food choices can use the information their entire lives.

Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious snacks that are related to the student’s teaching concept.

Internet, cookbooks, kitchen equipment

Daily preparation of planning and preparing a healthy snack that relates to the topic of the day.

All year



Grade(s) 11 and 12

Unit/Lesson Children’s Literature

Overview Students will create and recite interesting stories to the 3-5 year old.


Standards 11.4.12 E, 11.4. 9 E, 11.4.6 E, 11.4.3.E

Essential Questions What is the relationship between reading to children and the development of vocabulary and language skills? What types of reading and methods of storytelling stimulate a child’s imagination?



Time Allocation




Demonstrate the ability to tell creative and interesting stories to children.

Internet, class room books, library books, story boards

Complete the creative story telling assignment using props. Tell a creative story to the class. The class will demonstrate behavioral problems by role playing 3-5 year olds.

3 days



Internet, class room books, library books, story boards

Read a story pertaining to the student’s topic of the day.

All year



Grade(s) 11 and 12

Unit/Lesson Nursery School Graduation

Overview Plan and conduct a graduation ceremony for the 3 and 4 year olds and the parents.


Standards 11.4.12D, 11.4.9. D, 11.4.12.E

Essential Questions How can parents learn more about other child development theories and parenting strategies?



Time Allocation



Continued practice and learning over the summer months is very important for the child and the teacher.


Internet, resource books

High school students will create an activity book with a variety of activities suitable for the 3 and 4 year olds to practice their skills over the summer. (part of final exam grade.)

This is completed at home and presented to the preschool children during the graduation ceremony.



Internet, resource books

For our graduation ceremony for the preschoolers and parents…Teach preschoolers a song and dance, make graduation hats and diplomas, design invitations to

1 month


distribute to the parents, design and distribute programs for the ceremony, write a speech and conduct the graduation ceremony, plan prepare and serve refreshments following the ceremony.

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