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Transcript of The KG Team KG1-ACaroline Keyes & Ms. Susan KG1-BLucy Peachey & Ms. Janine KG1-CTara Feeney & Ms....
Welcome to GAA’s Back to School Night
for KG1
The KG Team
KG1-A Caroline Keyes & Ms. Susan
KG1-B Lucy Peachey & Ms. Janine
KG1-C Tara Feeney & Ms. Tita
KG1-D Lucy Abraham & Ms. Glaiza
KG1-E Angela Curry & Ms. Judy
KG1-F Caitriona Robinson & Ms. Edna
KG1-G Carla Heard & Ms. Donna
KG1-H Ashling Brody & Ms. Karen
KH1-I Niamh Callanan & Ms. Hazel
PYP Coordinator Kristine Zydel
Vice Principal Sally Potts
Daily Schedule
7:45 Start U.A.E National Anthem and Attendance
Morning Circle ( Calendar, Day schedule)
Healthy Snack & Recess
Integrated Whole Group Session & Centers (Center activities based on current PYP unit, literacy, math, fine
motor skills, etc.)
Healthy Lunch and Recess
Specialist block
Specialist block
Snack
Story time
Free choice centers
Pack bags and Closing Circle
Dismissal at 2:45pm
A day in KG1
Specialists
Arabic Ms. NahidaMs. Nadia
Art Ms. JannaMs. Kathy
Drama Ms. Helen
Kitchen Lab Ms. Erin
Library Ms. Le’Jon
Music Ms. Caitlin
P.E. Ms. VickyMs. Claire
School wide essential agreements.
· Be safe.· Be willing to try.· Be kind.· Be respectful.
Our classroom agreements were student driven. Your child discussed what they thought were good or not so good choices and decided what our essential agreements were.
Our PYP Units of Inquiry this academic year are:
• Who We Are• How the World Works• Sharing the Planet
• How We Express Ourselves
Why Play Based Learning? Young children work hard at play. They invent scenes and stories, solve problems, and negotiate their
way through social roadblocks. They know what they want to do and work diligently to do it - their
motivation comes from within, they learn the powerful lesson of pursuing their own ideas to a successful conclusion.
When children are given a chance to initiate play and exploratory learning, they become highly skilled in the art of self-education and self-regulation.
The Role of the Teacher The play-based approach calls for teachers to know each child well and
to differentiate the teaching methods to meet individual needs. The teacher introduces new content and play materials to stimulate
their minds.
Play Based Learning
Circle time New vocab Daily routine and what to expect
everyday Recognize numbers and the calendar
and their correct order
Play dough Shapes Size Express feelings Fine motor Express our imagination and
creativity
Blocks Concept of size, length and location Balance and symmetry To express ideas and exercise our
imaginations Create patterns and symbols
Family Corner To be flexible in our thinking To express ourselves with our
words To try on different adult roles To make decisions
Library That books are important and
enjoyable To exercise our imaginations To recognize words when they
see them in print The development of thoughts
and ideas in the plot of a story That pictures tell a story
PYP Learner Profile
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-Minded Caring Risk-Takers Balanced Reflective
Assessment
All our assessments inform our instruction to meet the individual needs of each student.
These include: Work samples Observations Checklists Self assessment/reflection Student Portfolios
At the end of the first 6 weeks of KG 1 your child will receive a transition report
We report twice per year, followed by conferences in which student, parents and teacher meet to discuss learning and set goals
Reporting
Differentiation
In our classes, we will be working in small groups to do our best to ensure all student needs are met.
After various assessments, specific activities are developed to meet the students current needs and move them forward. Groupings are flexible with students moving around based on their progress and their academic goals.
Parental Engagement at GEMS:An effective solution
talk about what they’re learning in and out of school
Let them share what they’re doing in school and learn together at home – let them READ
Most importantly, encourage their efforts and progress
Parking
Ideally we would like to see parents dropping their children off and teachers and E.A.’s will escort them to their class from 7:30.
If you choose to escort your child into the building please park in a designated parking spot. Thank you.
If your child is not napping during the day, the average number of hours sleep for a 3-5 year old is 11 / 12 hours.
The Importance of Sleep
Birthday Parties
Swimming
Labeling clothes and equipment
No hat no play
Healthy eating
Other KG 1 Business