Kindergarten & the Half Day Marathon
Yes! We teach 1/2 Day Kindergarten.
(Lyndsey in Utah has 30 students per session)
(Kathy & Kathleen in Idaho have 22-23 students per session)
**We have the same standards as states with full day schedules, and only 3 hours a day to compact our curriculum.
We have found that proper usage of ourselves, available aides and parent volunteers must be strategic. That is why we use scripted lessons (See units & activities at our TPT store). These lessons have clearly stated objectives, are fast paced, fun, and based on brain, reading, and early childhood research.
Starfall at the Computer Center
(Lyndsey in Utah has 30 students per session)
(Kathy & Kathleen in Idaho have 22-23 students per session)
**We have the same standards as states with full day schedules, and only 3 hours a day to compact our curriculum.
We have found that proper usage of ourselves, available aides and parent volunteers must be strategic. That is why we use scripted lessons (See units & activities at our TPT store). These lessons have clearly stated objectives, are fast paced, fun, and based on brain, reading, and early childhood research.
Here is a peek at our daily schedules:
Kathy’s Schedule
8:20-8:30 and 11:55-12:10
Come in and Read (Short Literacy Activities/Name Tickets) (M/Tu/TH)
8:20-8:40 Specials: LIBRARY (W) PE (F)
-Opening and Math are cut to 15 minutes on these days
8:30-8:55 and 12:10-12:30
Opening Activities
Calendar
Morning Message
Singlish Activity
8:55-9:15 and 12:30-12:50
Shared Reading
9:15-9:25 and 12:50-1:00
*RECESS HERE FOR 10 MINUTES ONLY IF OTHER ACTIVITIES GO SHORT OR THE WEATHER IS TOO GOOD TO PASS UP! :)
-----------Yes, we do our own recess.
9:25-9:50 and 1:00-1:20
Waterford Early Reading Program -- Computer Lab
9:50- 11:10 and 1:25-2:45
Learning Centers
1- Guided Reading (T/TH) Guided Writing (W/F)
2- Phonics Lesson/ Phonemic Awareness Lesson (Title 1 Aide #1 (Tu/W/Th)
3- Phonics Lesson/ Phonemic Awareness Lesson (Title 1 Aide #2 (Tu/W/F)
4- Math Lesson (Parent Volunteer Tu/Th) Rotational Choice from below (W/F)
5- Rotates between: Art/Dramatic Play/Listening Center/Sensory/Science Journals/ Writing/Alphabet Manipulatives/Toys/ Leap Pads/Handwriting/Puzzles/Reading Room/Writing Room/Math/MORE!
6- SNACK /Computer
My Centers Today...
Recording informations from nonfiction books at the Science Center
Starfall at the Computer Center
Digging for Alphabet Letters at the Sensory Table
Playing Bug a Boo at the Math Center
Painting a Bug at the Art Center
Building Letters with the Title 1 Aide
Lyndsey’s Schedule
9:00-9:30 and 12:40-1:10
Opening Procedures
Calendar
Math
9:30-9:50 and 1:10-1:30
Shared Reading
9:50-10:15 and 1:45-2:00
Phonics/Handwriting
10:15-10:30 and 1:30 -1:45
Recess
10:30-12:00 and 2:00-3:30
Learning Centers (Particulars Same as Kathy's)