back to school 2011

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 Rachel_Ullman@monet.prs.k12.nj.us

Class Website

http://UllmanK134.pbworks.com

Coming soon…

News and Announcements

Updates on classroom activities