1. Setting the Stage for Success by Mary Fenby EDU673:
Instruct. Strat. for Differentiated Teach & Learn (NMC1514C)
Dr. Susan Adragna
2. Ms. Marys VPK Class We have 18 students 1 Lead Teacher (Ms.
Mary) 1 Assistant (Ms. Kay) This is a fictitious VPK classroom But
my dream classroom
3. doorwindow bathroom window door Personal cubbies window sink
Circle time Homecenter Building center Arts&craftcenter Science
Center ABCCenterMathCenter Puzzle and game center Technology center
LiteratureCenter Writingcenter storage window
4. Our Pre k Classroom We have visual contact with all parts of
the room with low bookcases so students are in line of sight.
Teachers desk is a kidney shape table at the front of the room.
Ample room to move between centers There are 11 centers to explore
and learn in Walls are a beautiful inviting yellow with children
art work for classroom decoration. Positive and Encouraging
multicultural posters Parent and community board at the entrance
door. Back door leads to the play ground Lots of natural lighting
Bathroom with toilet and sink their size Classroom sink for
cleanups Everything is labeled with pictures and in English and
Spanish words The activities in the environment are important to
differentiated instruction: they support childrens development by
allowing for student creativity students mold activities to their
interests (Turner & Paris, 1995) (Purcelle, From the
authors)
5. Choice Boards Choice boards (some instructors call them
learning menus) are activities or assignments that give students
the option of choosing what they will do to meet the your
requirements. Have your students complete one activity from each
row, depending on their interest. Much like the game, the goal here
is to select adjacent or diagonal tasks to complete.
6. Reading Center A cozy spot set up in the classroom, with a
variety of books available for the children to read also nice
little quiet spot ABC Center Here the children can explore the
wonderful world of letters on either a white board or black board.
Classroom Environment Centers To Play and Learn Math Center Explore
and learn about shapes, colors, numbers, quantities, and so much
more Puzzle and Game Center Here the children can work on puzzle
and game alone or together Technology Center The children play
learning game on the computer or just listen to stories on
tapes
7. Writing Center students can practice the various stages of
writing. Used for both free writing and teacher directed
activities. Housekeeping center Great for pretend play! Block
center Includes blocks, Legos, Lincoln Logs, racetracks and cars,
and more. Art Center Great for little hands to create master pieces
with paint, crayons, clay and more Music Center And the beat goes
on while we sing and dance Science center Sensory tables are great
for water, sand, fake snow , where bubble s come from and so much
more. Fish tank and ant farm allow for great fun too. Literature
Center Where we do our large group, small group and one on one
time
8. Classroom Environment
9. Creating a warm, safe, and caring environment Teachers set
the tone for the classroom setting Greet students each day with
enthusiasm and find something positive to say Take time to talk
about differences Activities that support students working together
Focus on the strengths An emotionally safe school allows the child
to fail without feeling he is a failure (Bluestein, 2001). A safe
environment is created by not allowing one child to invade another
childs body, space, and material boundaries. Bullying is not
tolerated.
http://www.education.com/reference/article/emotionally-safe-schools/
10. Effective Classroom Management Go over the rules everyday
at circle time. is essential to a successful school year. These
sample classroom rules for preschool classrooms provide a strong
foundation for students, allowing them to succeed and thrive. With
the right balance, students will be ready to learn on a daily
basis.
http://www.teachhub.com/classroom-management-differentiated-instruction-menus
Consistent classroom routines promote learning and reduce levels of
poor student behavior
11. The direct teaching of social problem solving is now a
common feature of programs for preventing and resolving discipline
problems (Bear, 1998), as well as for treating students with the
most serious antisocial behavior (Kazdin, 1994). Some of these
students have disabilities, some do not. Each needs and deserves
help in learning how to behave both in school and outside of
school.
http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Interventions/
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