1. Mrs. Silvers and Mrs. Schimmels Pre-K Curriculum Night

2. Agenda Review our schedule Review each segment of our curriculum Briefly go over the portfolio.

3. Our Goals To give the students the academic and social skills they need to make progress on their IEP goals. To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment. To help the students make new friends and discover new interests.

4. Our schedule 7:50 Student drop off, Morning arrival activities and Restroom 8:30Un pack in room, and get readr for the day 8:40 Morning Meeting ( calendar, weather and themed items) Large group 9:00 Centers (IEP goals and pre-k curriculum) rotation between classes (4 rotations at 7 min each) 10:05Clean up and Restroom 10:15Recess 10:30Snack 11:00Theme story or activity, music and movement 11:15Free choice play/ half day students pack up 11:30Handwriting HWT 11:50Restroom and wash up for Lunch 1:00Rest your brain 2:00Put up rest materials and review what we learned 2:30 Pack up/Whiteboard (Education city and Tumblebooks) 3:00Dismissal * Times are approximate allowing time to transition between tasks and centers.

5. Language Art/ Writing Exposure to alphabet: letter names and sounds Recognize, spell, write first name Hold a pencil, marker, crayon correctly Retell familiar stories Draw pictures and dictate sentences about stories and experiences Answer questions about stories Repeat simple nursery rhymes and fingerplays Concepts of print: left to right direction, holding a book right-side-up Build new vocabulary Build listening skills Strengthen visual discrimination Sequencing Develop fine motor skills: play dough, scissors, writing utensils, Legos, etc.

6. Math Numerals 1-10 Counting objects to 10 One-to-one correspondence of objects Sorting by various attributes: color, shape, size Patterns: AB, AABB, ABC Sizes: small, medium, large Shapes: square, rectangle, circle, triangle, oval, etc. Matching: symbols, shapes, patterns, etc. Same and Different More, Less, Same Time: Day and Night Money: Explore through games, songs, and pretend play

7. Science Explore science tools: magnets, magnifying glasses, etc. Experience the world through nature walks, gardening, and other explorations Observe insect life Observe plant growth Observe weather and plant life during each season Measure and mix ingredients in cooking activities Identify basic colors and explore color mixing Make observational drawings and dictation Explore the world with the five senses Investigate animals, the homes they live in, the food they eat

8. Social Studies/Social Skills Practice problem-solving skills in social situations Work in groups or with a partner on a variety of projects Share classroom materials with the group Practice using manners: please, thank you, excuse me, table manners Communicate his/her needs Take care of his/her own basic needs: clean up, roll up nap pad, fasten clothing, use tissue as needed, etc. State personal information: first and last name, age, school name, city, state, country Explore types of work and workers Explore modes of transportation Participate in projects within in the building.(picking up trash, sending thank you notes to the workers in the building and helping with community projects)

9. Music and Creative Art Explore a variety of art processes: painting, drawing, sculpture, weaving, collage, etc. Use a variety of art materials: crayons, tempera paint, watercolor paint, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, art chalk, clay Experiment with mixing paint colors Sing traditional songs and songs that enhance the curriculum Participate in movement songs and dances Use scarves, rhythm sticks, and bean bags to practice rhythms Use a variety of childrens instruments Participate in dramatic play Dramatize familiar stories Act out the movements and sounds of animals

10. Classroom Community Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other. Our class rules are: Be respectful and responsible. Be organized and follow directions. Be on time. Be prepared.

11. Portfolios Work in progress all year Displays growth with skills Accommodates all students by allowing you to see growth through their abilities.

12. Lets Have a Great Year!