1. 1. Setting the Stage for Success by Mary Fenby EDU673: Instruct. Strat. for Differentiated Teach & Learn (NMC1514C) Dr. Susan Adragna
2. 2. Ms. Marys VPK Class We have 18 students 1 Lead Teacher (Ms. Mary) 1 Assistant (Ms. Kay) This is a fictitious VPK classroom But my dream classroom
3. 3. doorwindow bathroom window door Personal cubbies window sink Circle time Homecenter Building center Arts&craftcenter Science Center ABCCenterMathCenter Puzzle and game center Technology center LiteratureCenter Writingcenter storage window
4. 4. Our Pre k Classroom We have visual contact with all parts of the room with low bookcases so students are in line of sight. Teachers desk is a kidney shape table at the front of the room. Ample room to move between centers There are 11 centers to explore and learn in Walls are a beautiful inviting yellow with children art work for classroom decoration. Positive and Encouraging multicultural posters Parent and community board at the entrance door. Back door leads to the play ground Lots of natural lighting Bathroom with toilet and sink their size Classroom sink for cleanups Everything is labeled with pictures and in English and Spanish words The activities in the environment are important to differentiated instruction: they support childrens development by allowing for student creativity students mold activities to their interests (Turner & Paris, 1995) (Purcelle, From the authors)
5. 5. Choice Boards Choice boards (some instructors call them learning menus) are activities or assignments that give students the option of choosing what they will do to meet the your requirements. Have your students complete one activity from each row, depending on their interest. Much like the game, the goal here is to select adjacent or diagonal tasks to complete.
6. 6. Reading Center A cozy spot set up in the classroom, with a variety of books available for the children to read also nice little quiet spot ABC Center Here the children can explore the wonderful world of letters on either a white board or black board. Classroom Environment Centers To Play and Learn Math Center Explore and learn about shapes, colors, numbers, quantities, and so much more Puzzle and Game Center Here the children can work on puzzle and game alone or together Technology Center The children play learning game on the computer or just listen to stories on tapes
7. 7. Writing Center students can practice the various stages of writing. Used for both free writing and teacher directed activities. Housekeeping center Great for pretend play! Block center Includes blocks, Legos, Lincoln Logs, racetracks and cars, and more. Art Center Great for little hands to create master pieces with paint, crayons, clay and more Music Center And the beat goes on while we sing and dance Science center Sensory tables are great for water, sand, fake snow , where bubble s come from and so much more. Fish tank and ant farm allow for great fun too. Literature Center Where we do our large group, small group and one on one time
8. 8. Classroom Environment
9. 9. Creating a warm, safe, and caring environment Teachers set the tone for the classroom setting Greet students each day with enthusiasm and find something positive to say Take time to talk about differences Activities that support students working together Focus on the strengths An emotionally safe school allows the child to fail without feeling he is a failure (Bluestein, 2001). A safe environment is created by not allowing one child to invade another childs body, space, and material boundaries. Bullying is not tolerated. http://www.education.com/reference/article/emotionally-safe-schools/
10. 10. Effective Classroom Management Go over the rules everyday at circle time. is essential to a successful school year. These sample classroom rules for preschool classrooms provide a strong foundation for students, allowing them to succeed and thrive. With the right balance, students will be ready to learn on a daily basis. http://www.teachhub.com/classroom-management-differentiated-instruction-menus Consistent classroom routines promote learning and reduce levels of poor student behavior
11. 11. The direct teaching of social problem solving is now a common feature of programs for preventing and resolving discipline problems (Bear, 1998), as well as for treating students with the most serious antisocial behavior (Kazdin, 1994). Some of these students have disabilities, some do not. Each needs and deserves help in learning how to behave both in school and outside of school. http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Interventions/
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