Feelin', Thinkin', Movin' By Donna Reed-Grout, MA

7/29/2019 Feelin', Thinkin', Movin' By Donna Reed-Grout, MA

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Feelin’ Thinkin’ Movin’ ! A “Head Start” to Kindergarten

ReadinessMAAC

Third Annual Parent Engagement Summit

By Donna Reed!Grout, BS, MA

Translator/Traductora, Maria E. Rangel, BA Libby Jaehnig, Class Coordinator

For Mom To Madre, Connie Goldin, MS, President



Table of Contents

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Learning Objectives

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Social/Emotional Skills

• Feeling Safe and Loved

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Developing Confidence• Taking Time for “Self"

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Cognitive/Academic Skills• Words, Words, Words

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Developing “Thinkers”•

Building Readers

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Math Their Way

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Physical Skills•

Focus/Participation

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Fine/Gross Motor Skills

• Movin’ Families

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Key Skills for K!Readiness

• Social/Emotional Skills

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Academic Skills

• Physical Skills



1.

Identify three social/emotional skills important forkindergarten readiness.

2. Identify three academic skills important forkindergarten readiness.

3. Identify three physical skills important forkindergarten readiness.

This workshop will focus on how families and caregivers can promotethose skills and learnings to encourage optimal readiness forkindergarten... and life!

Learning Objectives



Feelin’:


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Feeling Safe and Loved

• Developing Confidence

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Taking Time for "Self"




“Attachment”

Mother!child attachment is the greatest predictor ofadult mental and emotional health and well being.

Francine Shapiro, Ph.D, Therapist and Author




Parents in Action

Dr. H. Bessel, Ph.D

The Four A’s Confrontation With Support



Developing ConfidenceWillingness to Engage

The Roots of Self !Confidence:

Secure Attachment, Successful Experiences, Appropriate Adult Feedback



Developing Confidence

Parents in Action



Taking Time for "Self"

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Breath and Movement

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Mindfulness

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Positive Self Talk

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Social Contact



Thinkin’:

Academic Skills

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Words, Words, Words

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Developing “Thinkers”

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Growing Readers

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Math Their Way



Words, Words, Words

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Use Most Fluent Language

• Research ! It’s Time Not Tricks

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Typical Speech Milestones



Developing “Thinkers”

Smart Questions: Focus on SensesHilda Taba



Growing Readers

Parents in Action

Cuddle Time

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Picture Walks

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Concepts of Print

• Phonemic Awareness

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Fiction and Nonfiction

• Beginning Reader Tips



Thinkin’:

Math Their Way

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Home is a “Math Lab” Developing Math Vocabulary

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Numbers and Numerals

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Pattern Play



Movin’:

Physical Skills

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“Focus” andParticipation

• Fine and Gross

Motor Skills

• Movin’ Families



Focus and Participation

• Watch, Listen and Participate

• Guiding Cooperation

• Choices and EmpowermentSTP and Alternate of Choice



Fine and Gross Motor Skills

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Writing Pre!Skills/ Art Smart

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Letter and Numeral Writing

• Movement and Ball Skills



Movin’ Families

For Health,

Learning,

and...FUN!



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Feels self !esteem: “I am lovable”

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Uses polite words and shows respect

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Listens and follows directions

• Actively participates in groups

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Tries new experiences: “I am capable”

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Smiles and initiates contact with others• Uses feeling words to describe emotions

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Shares and takes turns in groups


K!Readiness:



Cognitive and Academic Skills

SPEAKING:•

Uses 5!8 words per sentence• Shares speaking and listening time

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Uses statements and questions# te ! ing and asking sentences "

THINKING:

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Notices and tells three things about an object•

Tells which items in a group “go together”• Uses “sense words” to describe items•

Recalls and tells about activites and family events

K!Readiness:



READING:•

Reads and writes their names• Recognizes the alphabet• Hears similarities and di$ erences in sounds

# phonemic awareness "•

Knows about half of the beginning sounds

Academic Skills

K!Readiness:

MATH:

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Understands and uses math words• Counts to twenty • Names numerals to ten•

Counts out groups of objects to ten

• Recognizes patterns: color, shape and size



Physical Skills

K!Readiness:

FOCUS:• Sits for 10!15 minutes, focusing on a book or task

# This does not include watching TV, videos or playingwith other electronic devices! "

FINE MOTOR:•

Uses the correct grip to hold pencils, crayons andmarkers # Thumb & 2 fingers “down” "

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Uses the correct scissor grip for cutting straight &curvy lines # Thumb is “up” & elbow down toward body "• Practices writing their name using a capital followed

by lower case letters

• Practices buttoning & tying shoes



GROSS MOTOR:

• Throws and catches balls

from 5 feet # Using the “Rule ofOpposition” "

• Rides scooters and tricycles

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Runs, jumps, hops andpractices skipping

Physical Skills

K!Readiness:



1.

Identify three social/emotional skillsimportant for kindergarten readiness.

2.

Identify three academic skillsimportant for kindergarten readiness.

3.

Identify three physical skills importantfor kindergarten readiness.

Learning Objectives



CELEBRATE

YOURSELVES!

PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

Your Love, Time and “Smart" Support Guides

Your Kids To “Feel, Think, and Move” Toward

KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS!

Feelin', Thinkin', Movin' By Donna Reed-Grout, MA

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