1. Welcome!! Shanghai Community International School ECE – Pre-Kindergarten 2014-2015 Ms. McIsaac

2. A Little Bit About Me

3. Morning Arrival Unpack backpack Morning Work The morning routine helps children with the transition from home to school and promotes positive interaction with others.

4. Morning Meeting Calendar Morning Message Music and Movement Zoo Phonics The above tasks enhance cognitive and social developments. Read Aloud/Shared Writing

5. Specialists and Special Activities Children develop their multiple intelligences by participating in these classes. MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 9:50 – 10:30 Music ~Ms. Nicky 9:50 – 10:30 Physical Education ~Mr. Roselle 9:50 – 10:30 Music ~Ms. Nicky 9:50 – 10:20 Library ~Mr. Balli 9:50 – 10:30 Physical Education ~Mr. Roselle

6. Stations –Literacy, Math, Social Studies & Science –Large group lesson =Introduce/Review Concept –Small group rotation (15 - 20 minutes) –Station time Academic/teacher directed station Academic/independe nt stations Stations Could Include –Games –Smart Board –Art –Sensory –Books and puzzles Children develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills through play.

7. Lunch Lunch 12:00 – 12:20 –Wash hands –Sit at classroom tables (2 tables) –Trays already on table with food served Main food item, bread or rice, egg, vegetable and fruit Apple juice, orange juice, milk or water –Learning opportunity: table manners & social skills

8. Mandarin Mandarin Assistant – Ms. Tina 40 minutes everyday Classes are leveled Mandarin Journals/Books sent home weekly

9. Free Choice Centers Student choice play centers Centers could include: Dramatic Play Art Blocks Puzzles Math Games Reading Trains/Cars/Trucks Theme Story and Activity

10. Outdoor Time 20 minutes of outdoor time at least twice a day –Independent and lunch Rainy days: Indoor Playroom, Gym, Indoor/Outdoor Classroom Outdoor time gives children opportunities to interact with peers, develop their large motor skills, and learn social skills.

11. Project Based Learning A dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges while acquiring a deeper knowledge and understanding Learn new curriculum and skills, then apply it to an authentic situation Integrates all content areas Enhances leadership skills Increases creativity Encourages problem solving skills

12. Quiet Time Starts with read aloud on the carpet Students can cuddle up with a stuff animal or book of their choice and lay on a pillow in a quiet space of the room Soft classical music plays and blinds are closed, lights off, no talking – 15 minutes Recharge batteries for the rest of the day

13. Language Arts/Reading Is integrated through all content areas Curriculum provides opportunities for children to listen, speak, read and write Will develop phonetic and phonological awareness Will learn and gain a greater understanding of concepts of print, book handling, story sequencing, comprehension and retelling Identify some individual letter sounds Begin to recognize and print letters –Zoo Phonics –Handwriting Without Tears

14. Writing Predictable/Repetitive Text Shared Writing Illustrations Class Books Writing Journals Name Writing

15. Mathematics This year in math, students will:  Sort Objects  Identify, extend and create patterns  Count  Identify Numbers  Create Sets  Identify and draw basic shapes  Use positional words  Begin using Pictographs

16. Science/Social Studies Integrated through all content areas Learn through investigation, hands-on and real world experiences This year students will: –Ask questions, collect data and record observations –Distinguish living and non-living objects –Observe and describe a variety of animals –Name and locate parts of the body –Identify the 5 Senses –Celebrate a variety of holidays –Learn about community helpers

17. Social/Emotional Integrated through all content areas Children will learn to be a positive member of our class, school and community Learn the importance of being respectful, accepting of individual differences and being polite Kelso’s Choices – Conflict Management Program by Ms. Tina to help identify and solve small problems independently or get help for a big problem.

18. Assessment Teaching Strategies Gold –Teaching Strategies GOLD is a developmentally appropriate, ongoing, observation-based assessment that occurs when teachers are observing children during regular, everyday activities on a continuous basis throughout the year. It is grounded in 38 objectives that guide teachers throughout the assessment cycle. The objectives are organized into 10 areas of development and learning, including broad developmental areas, content areas, and English language acquisition.

19. Communication Email –hmcisaac@scischina.orghmcisaac@scischina.org Class Website- will have photos, reminders and updates. Please check this every week. https://teachersh.scis-his.net/hmcisaac/ https://teachersh.scis-his.net/hmcisaac/ Please remember to e-mail me when your child will be absent from school.

20. Volunteers Room Parent Help organize classroom volunteers Help organize parties/events Contact Book and Emergency Phone Tree Other Volunteers Field Trips Classroom helpers Class party helpers Skype Mystery Readers

21. Questions ???