Adventures Ahead Internship Manual

How to teach kindergarten at an after school program

Adventures Ahead Internship Manual

How to teach kindergarten at an after school program

Jessica “Keo” Booker

~HLIC/Redeemer

Community Partnership

~August 25, 2010

• Adventures Ahead Program Overview

• Project Proposal• Responsibilities of

Kindergarten Teacher• Samples of

Internship Manual Contents

The GoalTo achieve grade-appropriate literacy among children K-6 who are enrolled in the tutoring program; and to nurture each child’s enjoyment and experience of success in their development as lifelong readers.

The ProgramThe year is divided into 2 semesters with a month-long summer program. We have 30-40 kids enrolled and 5-6 college-aged intern teachers.

 The Location

We are located in West Adams, South Los Angeles between in the southwest corner of the 10 and 110 freeway.

The Facts:

• High teacher turnover rate

• Loss of previous knowledge, resources, and techniques form one semester to the next

• Not all teachers have educational background

Why a Manual?

• To preserve and build upon good curriculum, resources, and knowledge

• To equip interns (like me)

• Reading Hour- lesson plan

• Homework Help

• Administer Snack

• Manage Classroom Behavior

• Instruct Volunteers

• Facilitate Computer Learning Based Project

• Academic- Literacy Focused• Computer Component

• Classroom Management• Social/ Psychological Development• Cross-Cultural Sensitivity• Teacher Self-Care• Resources

Weeks Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Week 1September 15-17

RulesGetting to Know You

Review Rules“Me” Book

“Me” Book

Week 2September 22-24

Write NamesAlphabet Assessment Test

Alphabet Folders“Mom” book

Letter M, m“Mom book”

Week 3September 29- October 1

Review Letter M, m“Mom” book

Letter D, d“Dad” book

Review Letter D, d“Dad” book

Week 4October 6-8

Letter R, r “A House”Review Letter R, r

“A House”Letter L, l

Week 5October 13-15

Letter S, s“Big Things”

“Big Things” Letter F, f“Little Things”

Week 6 October 20-22

Review of letters Groups of letters“Little things”

CCDA ConferenceTeacher Absence

CCDA ConferenceTeacher Absence

Week 7October 27-29Halloween

Vowels Review Vowels,Begin Tail Letters

“Dressing Up”

Week 8November 3-5

“Playing” “Pets” Finish “Playing” projectTech Assessments (Part 1)

Week 9November 10-12

“We go Out” Veteran’s Day Vacation “Time for Dinner”

Week 10November 17-19

“At the Zoo” “Moms and Dads” “The go-carts”

Week 11November 24-26

“In the Shopping Cart” Thanksgiving Break

Week 12December 1-3

Online Safety Training “Climbing”Prize Day

End of Semester Celebration

Time Activity

4:00pm Students ArriveGreet & Gather Students

4:10pm Daily Talk Topic

4:20pm Reading Together

4:30pm Outside Play/Games

4:40pm Book Activities (Computer or Art)

4:50pm Book Activities (Computer or Art)

5:00pm Snack Time

5:10pm Homework

5:20pm Homework

5:30pm Homework

5:40pm Homework

5:50pm Clean Up & Circle Time

6:00pm Departing- Line Up at DoorGoodbyes

• Kindergarteners have short attention spans. It’s best to split class time up into 10 or 5-minute increments.• Tuesdays and Thursdays are Reading Activities, but Wednesdays switch between Art and Computer Activities.• Volunteers are most useful during homework hour of the day.

What do you do?

• Zip lips, lock them and then throw away the key.

• Say “Alligator, Alligator. Chomp. Chomp” Have students repeat this with you. As you say, “Chop, Chop” stretch your hands out and clap them together 2x like an alligator’s snout.

Physical Emotional/Social Mental/Social Spiritual

Take a walk Deep breath and think, “I am calm and peaceful.”

Say an affirmation Connect with Nature

Ride a bike Share feelings about an experience with a friend

Read a book or magazine article Concentrate on the flame of a candle

Soak in a hot bath, with candles and music

Listen to music you like Express your thoughts & feelings in a journal

Meditate

Exercise at the gym or play a sport Sing or makes sounds Make a to do list Pray

Stretch and move to music Hug someone, ask for a hug Write a poem Practice the Sabbath weekly

Practice Yoga postures Pet your dog or cat;Hold an infant

Write a letter Listen to a guided meditation tape

Take a course in Tai Chi, water aerobics, or yoga

Paint or draw what you are feeling Listen to podcasts about an area you know little about

Write about your spiritual purpose

Sit in the sun for 15 minutes Telephone a long distance friend or relative

Email a friend Visualize yourself in a peaceful place

Change one thing to improve your diet Notice what you are feeling several times a day

List things you will do to improve your life

Do something of service for another that is not part of your job

Watch birds and animals interact in nature

Write a letter to someone who has hurt you, but do not send it

Update negative beliefs that limit your life

Memorize a scripture passage per week

Go swimming Feel your fear and take a positive risk for change

Journal write daily about your reactions, thoughts and feelings for a month

Learn about a religion different from your own

Sit in a garden or park Smile at a stranger and send them thoughts of peace, acceptance, joy

List your traits, needs and wants Study with a spiritual teacher

Take a nap Affirm your self daily Make a list of short term and long term goals

Create a sacred space in your house to commune with God

Get a massage Watch children play; talk to your inner child in a loving, joyful way

Preview your day upon awakening, Review upon retiring

Practice unconditional love and forgiveness with self and others

Eat totally healthy for one day Acknowledge yourself for accomplishments you are proud of

Work on your family tree Practice a daily quiet time, routine to connect spiritually

To you dear intern,This manual is for you as you

embark on a journey,That will stretch you beyond what

you thought you were capable. 

Expect growth, expect frustration, expect surprises, and expect your heart to expand with divine love

and acceptance for your students.