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Welcome to Jefferson Early Childhood Center!
Miss Kris’s Class2014-2015
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Welcome to Jefferson!Kris Stoffels-Teacher
Rose Hafenscher-AssistantNancy Link-Assistant
Christina Stickler-PM AssistantMeghan Beatty-Speech Pathologist
Colleen O’Brien-Occupational TherapistKathy Kriemelmeyer-Physical Therapist
Rachel Anderson-Social Worker
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Kris Stoffels• This is my 24th year teaching…my 17th at
Jefferson.• I received my Bachelor’s in Special Education
from ISU, Master’s in Early Childhood Special Education from NIU and ELL (English Language Learner) Endorsement from St. Francis University.
• I have been married for 23 years and have a 19 year old daughter at DePaul University and 14 year old son who plays high school football.
• I love to camp, hike, run and basically do anything outdoors!
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Upon arrival each day, our friends hang up their backpacks, take out snack and put in
their mail.
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Not only does this time work on independence skills but sequencing and fine motor skills.
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After completing arrival routine it is choice time.
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Choice time is student directed and the adults follow the student’s lead in play and interactions.
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Choice time is a great time to target social skills, sharing, turn-taking and just having fun!
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The specialists (OT, PT, teacher and speech) and assistants often work with friends one on one or in
small groups during this time as well.
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After choice time is small group/table time. Small group/table time is teacher directed.
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Academic, fine motor, speech and social skills are addressed during small group/table
time work.
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Next we line up for recess. We take turns being the line leader.
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On nice days we go outside to the playground.
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When the weather is not good, we go to the gym to play.
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Next is circle/ large group time. Some times Miss Kris leads circle/group.
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Some times Miss Meghan leads group.
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At circle/group time academic, language, waiting and social skills are targeted.
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After group time, we wash our hands to get ready for snack.
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Snack is a great time to work on social skills. Plus…it is yummy!
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After snack we look at books. We talk about the pictures, letters and words. This helps us learn vocabulary, that
print has meaning and left to right progression.
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After snack we do many things. We read a story or have fun with music and instruments.
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Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child’s day!