Kyrene Preschool Program

Kyrene Preschool Programat Cerritos

Kyrene School District2015-2016

Meet Our StaffSpecial Education Preschool TeacherJennifer BellBachelors Special Education & Elementary EducationEarly Childhood EndorsementM.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Speech/Language PathologistCheryl DavisBachelors Elementary EducationMasters Clinical Speech PathologyInstructional AssistantsTricia ManteJackie Oza

Cerritos Preschool Staff

District SpecialistsDirector of Special Education Shari DukesLead Preschool TeacherLori ConroyAdministrative Assistant Becky Lugo Occupational Therapist Dawn BjornsonAssistive Technology Specialist Hannah Jones- AT Teacher

Each day there are three adults for approximately 16 students 1 Highly Qualified Teacher in Special Education and Early Childhood2 instructional assistants that have extensive trainingSpeech Language Pathologist/Therapist 1 day a week (Friday)Staff Ratio and HoursSpeech/Language ServicesLeads large group lessons in phonological awareness, speech sound production, and language skills

Leads small group lessons working on various language skills

Works with individual students or small groups on specific goals during center time

Consults with preschool staff on ways to support speech and language skills throughout the day.

About the Program Program PhilosophyPlay Based Developmentally AppropriateChild Directed PlayIntegration-children learn from each otherClear Routines and ExpectationsBased on Whole ChildSocial/EmotionalLanguage SkillsCognitiveFine and Gross MotorSelf-Help Skills

Role of Typical PeerProvide appropriate models for speech and language, behavior, etc.Develop friendships and love of learningSupport Peers in learning activitiesTypical peers learn respect and appreciation for diversity.

Daily ScheduleCircle TimeSmall Group InstructionChild Directed Play (1 hour)Snack TimeStory Time/Music TimeGross Motor Play (30 minutes)Closing Circle Time

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.-Fred Rogers Classroom Centers

Art Center

Sensory Table

Library Area

Listening Center

Puzzles and Manipulative

Math Center

Science Center

Language Center

Dramatic Play Center

Music Center

Writing Center

Blocks and Building Center

Social/Emotional Approaches to LearningLanguage and LiteracyMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesPhysical DevelopmentHealth and SafetyFine ArtsArizona State Standards for Early Childhood(Standards guide our instruction)

Preschool Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into 8 major themes for the year. (Each theme lasts for 1 month)1. Ready for School2. My Family3. Our Community4. Awesome Animals!5. Imagine It, Make It6. Growing UP Healthy 7. Nature All Around Us8. Moving On

Founding Principles of BIG DAY(correlate with the AZ State Standards for Early Childhood) Integrated Learning- learning experiences that integrate all domains social-emotional, language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and physical development.

Language Development-language development provided through modeling and reinforcing conversation, vocabulary, and sentence structures across social and academic settings.

Social-Emotional Development-focuses on developing behaviors and traits that will enable them to function productively and collaboratively in school and society.

Responsive Instruction-focus on preparing children for success in school by monitoring progress and providing responsive instruction based on need for individuals and small groups.

Partner with Families-promotes partnership and communication with families and extends childrens learning at home.

Preschool CurriculumThe Big Day program has a parent portal. Please take the information on the table home with you.

http://auth.grolier.com/login/bdport/login.php?bffs=N

Parent/Teacher Communication

Progress ReportsConferences will be held in October for all students.

Parents will receive a written report of progress in January and May.

Parents will either be receiving a Teaching Strategies Gold Report and/or a Progress Report similar to the Kindergarten Report Card.

What Parents Can do at Home to Support LearningRead to your child daily. Reading is the single most important activity leading to literacy.Talk to your child, use big vocabulary words, ask lots of questions, and describe things in detail.Encourage independence(even though it might be easier to do things for them, children really want to be self sufficient)Sing songs and play games with your child.Dialogic Reading-the adult helps the child become the teller of the story. The adult becomes the listener, the questioner, the audience for the child.

Cerritos Mission StatementLeaders of Today, Inspiring Leaders of Tomorrow

7 HabitsHabit 1-Be Proactive (youre in charge)Habit 2-Begin with the End in Mind (have a plan)Habit 3-Put First Things First (work first then play)Habit 4-Think Win-Win (everyone wins)Habit 5-Seek First to Understand then to be understood (listen before you speak)Habit 6- Synergize (together is better)Habit 7-Sharpen the Saw (have a balance)We believe that every child possesses leadership skills.We believe that every child possesses leadership skills.

Class Mission StatementHand in HandWe Fill Buckets

Open lines of communication between parents and teacher

Tax Credit Donation See link on district web page www.kyrene.org VolunteerParty Coordinator

Donation of requested itemsWish ListNewsletter

Ways to Support Preschool ProgramBe a Beacon Donation Drive

http://safeshare.tv/w/ftFkNvZUkH

ClosingEnd of the Day Song

Before you LeavePlease find your childs photo on the back cabinet to take home.

Check to be sure that you have signed the Class Directory