Preschool Program DesignBy: Tomeika Grayson, Christie Guite, Wendy

Krajniak, David Longworth

Elementary School Design

Christie GuiteEDU 305

Kristen Parker

Middle School Design

Christie GuiteEDU 305

Preschool Program Design• Age range of children served

in program.• Learning activities intended

for developmental areas and learning theories of activities.

• Diverse populations• Use of technology to

individualize and support learning.

• Description of classroom organization so children may develop in each area.

Elementary School Design• Age range of children

served K-5.• Learning activities

intended for developmental areas and learning theories of activities.

• Diverse populations• Technology used

supports individualized learning..

• Multiple Intelligences are accommodated.

Middle School Design

The age range of children served.

Learning activities for developmental areas.

Diverse populations Technology used individualize

and support learning. Multiple Intelligences

The Age Range of Children Served

• Children 3-5 years and that are not Kindergarten eligible.

• Child has to turn the age four within a certain allotted time frame. (Differs from state to state.)

• Child must be potty trained.

The Age Range of Children Served in K-5

• Children ages 5-11yrs.

• Age dateline • Proof of

immunizations from physician.

Age Range of Children Served in Middle School

• Children eleven to fourteen years of age.

• Meet age by deadline.• Current shot records.

Physical and Social Development

Classroom Olympics• Team work and competition!• Events will focus on agility,

speed, and timing. • The winning team will receive a

trophy and every child will receive a reward for participation.

Team Sports • Tee-ball• Basketball• Soccer

Learning Theory UsedSocial learning theory- commits social interaction and team spirit. Both activities will encourage social, and cognitive development. The team based nature of many of the games will help children learn how to work together in teams and resolve differences among themselves. (Cleveland, 1999)

Physical and Social Development

PE /GYM Class• Play age appropriate

games• Play inside or outside• Exercise and team workOne legged rabbit • Play inside and outside• Children get exercise

by hoping on one foot.Learning Theories Used• Social learning theory.

Literacy Stations• Reading • Writing• Crafts• Computer, Ipads Techno Station• Buddy Island• Create Island Library• Books• Computer

Cognitive Developmentk-5

Cognitive Development

Literacy Stations• Reading • WritingTechno Station• Ipads• Computer• LaptopsLibrary• Books

Including Diversity

Cultural background/ Diversity• Socio-economic • Racial • Ethnic • ReligionFostering diversity • Interesting lessons • Relevant lessons • Integrating

backgrounds

Individualized Learning from Technology

Computers:(Online interactive games)http://www.juliasra

inbowcorner.com/http://www.starfall.

com/http://www.storypl

ace.org/

Computer Center Reading Area Infant & Toddler Area Books

Rest area

Art Center Music Center Play Center

Triangles

Group Activity Area Tambourines

Guitars

Drums

Table

Table

Rug

Book Shelve Computers

Teachers Desk

Table

Play Tunnel

Toy Box

Crawl & Climb Caterpillar

Tumbling Ramp

Dress Up Trunk

Manipulative Math Area

Changing Station Rest Mat

&

Storage

Table

Team Sports Equipment

Classroom Design K-5

• Mat for story time, authors chairs and literacy sharing.

• Computer station• S.O.P all around

room• Vision Statement• Reading material,

games, puzzles, and maps.

• Storage bins• Dry Erase Boards

Technology for Preschoolers

Large Screen Monitor/Projector

(with PC/Net connection)Great for story time (Pages from books can be displayed on screen)Slide Shows (Great to display pictures of recent fieldtrips, of different animals, or of different musical instruments.)Group Interactive Games (Games can be played online, displayed on large screen, and interacted with all children).

Technology in Elementary Education

How important is technology?

How early should students learn it?

Technology in Middle School

How important is technology?

What is the educators role when it comes to technology?

Multiple Intelligences

References:

Berk, L. E. (2012). Infants, Children, and Adolescents (7th ed.). Illinois, United States of America: Pearson Education.

isbe. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.isbe.net/earlychi/preschool/preschool_rfp_10.pdf

Colorfully Diverse Children. Photo by Jani Bryson. Retrieved 4/13/2012 from iStockPhoto.com from http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-5415482-colorfully-diverse-children.php

Human Choice: The Genetic Code for Social Development, by Harlan Cleveland and Garry Jacobs, World Academy of Art & Science, 2012

Photos retrieved: http://marketingmama.com/wp-content/uploads/blogspot/images/abc.jpg

Photos retrieved: http://preschoolstem.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/8-violet2.jpg

References:

Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom. (2012). Perry, Bruce D. and Kneas, Kimberly Moore. Schoastic. Retrieved on April 6, 2012 from http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.htm

Tech Tips for Tots. (2012). Jackson, Lorrie. Education World. Retrieved on April 6, 2012 from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech215.shtml

What Should a Preschooler Know About Technology? (2012). Buckleitner, Warren. Early Childhood Today. Retrieved on April 6, 2012 from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/what-should-preschooler-know-about-technology