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FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN PRESENTATION
PHOENIXVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT – MARCH 5, 2019
IT ALL STARTS HERE WHAT DO WE KNOW? Increases Student Achievement - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
IT ALL STARTS HERE WHAT DO WE KNOW? Increases Student Achievement - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN PRESENTATION PHOENIXVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCH 5, 2019 IT ALL STARTS HERE WHAT DO WE KNOW? Increases Student Achievement Results in Healthier, Happier Children Better Prepares Students for First
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TIME COMPARISON – HALF DAY VS. FULL DAY
Subject Half Day Full Day
Fundations Includes word study
20 30
Math in Focus
30 60 includes differentiation, math small groups, math games
Reading Workshop
45 minutes for either Must alternate days 45 every day
Writing Workshop
45 every day
Science
* 30 hands-on, cross-curricular
Social Studies T eam Time
30 30
Morning Meeting
5 10
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SCHEDULING FOR FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
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SAMPLE SCHEDULE (WITH SCHOOL-WIDE FULL DAY)
8:55-9:05 Welcome, Morning Meeting/Circle, Time
9:05-9:10 Interactive Writing/Poetry/Songs
9:10-9:40 Fundations
9:40-10:25 Reading Workshop, Read Aloud, Reader’s Theater
10:25-10:55 Morning Outdoor Recess
10:55-11:40 Writing Workshop with Art Projects
11:40-12:10 Lunch
12:10-1:10 Math, Math Daily 4, Math Games
1:10-1:40 Afternoon Outdoor Recess
1:40-2:10 Team Time Literacy Intervention
2:10-2:55 Kindergarten Specials Rotation
2:55-3:35 Science/Social Studies/Cross-Curricular Projects
3:30-3:35 Pack-up & Reflections on the Day
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PROPOSED SPECIALS FOR KINDERGARTEN
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Music & Move- ment Nutrition /Health & Wellness Coding/ T echnology Kinder- Art Yoga/ Mindfulness/ Social Skills Dance/ Theatre
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UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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DATA, DATA, DATA!
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READING DATA
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DYNAMIC INDICATOR OF BASIC EARLY LITERACY SKILLS (DIBELS)
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56% 78% 79% 88%
ALL OF K FULL DAY K
2016-17 DIBELS - % AT OR ABOVE
16-17 DIBELS Fall 16-17 DIBELS Spring
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64% 52% 79% 89%
ALL OF K FULL DAY K
2017-18 DIBELS - % AT OR ABOVE
DIBELS Fall DIBELS Spring
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61% 55% 75% 100%
ALL OF K FULL DAY K
2018-19 DIBELS - % AT OR ABOVE
18-19 DIBELS Fall 18-19 DIBELS WINTER
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DEVELOPMENTAL READING ASSESSMENT (DRA) FOUNTAS & PINNELL (F&P)
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74% 100% 84% 100%
ALL OF K FULL DAY K
2016-17 DRA – % AT OR ABOVE
16-17 DRA Winter 16-17 DRA Spring
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87% 84% 84% 89%
ALL OF K FULL DAY K
2017-18 F&P – % AT OR ABOVE
F&P Winter F&P Spring
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82% 95%
ALL OF K FULL DAY K
2018-19 WINTER F&P % AT OR ABOVE
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MATH DATA
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MATH REPORT CARD DATA - MATH 2017-2018
All Other Kindergarten Math Averages Full Day Kindergarten Math Averages
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MATH REPORT CARD DATA - MATH 2018-2019
All Other Kindergarten Math Averages Full Day Kindergarten Math Averages
MP1 MP2 2.4 2.5 MP1 MP2 2.0 2.3
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QUALITATIVE INFORMATION
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BENEFITS FROM THE TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES
Additional time for science and social studies (nonfiction exposure, hands-on experiments)
Deep dive into curricula
Fidelity in implementing recommended programming
Fewer transitions for students
More time to establish and practice expected behaviors
More structured environment translates to fewer opportunities for behavior issues to arise
Teacher reports knowing students better and can, therefore, better differentiate for more frequently
Time allotted for in-class "Brain Breaks" and multi-sensory learning across all subjects
Time allotted for project-based learning opportunities linking skills, strategies, and curriculum
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STUDENT AFFECT
Greater confidence in students noted by the teacher
Students acclimate sooner to routines and expectations
More opportunities to build sense of community; build relationships with peers
Fewer transitions in the day increase sense of security and decreases sense of anxiety
Consistency with same teacher improves consistency of expected behaviors and accountability for unexpected behaviors
Stronger sense of classroom community and team work
Students make friends more easily
Students seem to greatly enjoy school, and love learning
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ATTAINMENT AND RETENTION OF MATH CONCEPTS
Math is one of the students’ most enjoyed subjects
Increased automaticity with math concepts
Strong number sense
Teacher can complete all suggested activities in Math in Focus program
More hands-on activities, independent practice, and math games
Math Daily 4 provides opportunities for play-based learning, differentiated activities, technology-based Math lessons and games, solving story problems in Math Journals, and working with the teacher.
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ATTAINMENT AND RETENTION OF ELA CONCEPTS
Most notable differences can be seen here, according to teacher
Letter-sound matching is better than at this time last year
Volume of writing has increased, without teacher prompting.
Able to dive into revision
Daily Writing Workshop AND daily Reading Workshop instruction (compared to alternating 2-3 days per week for half day)
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ATTAINMENT AND RETENTION OF FINE MOTOR SKILLS
More time for activities which develop fine motor skills
Ability to follow multi-step and step-by-step directions is increased
Pencil gripping is comparable between this group and last year’s group
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PARENT FEEDBACK
Overwhelmingly positive, with few concerns expressed by parents
Consistency in teacher and classmates has been helpful in an emotional and academic sense.
One former Renaissance Charter student who had a tough preschool experience has made tremendous social and academic growth.
One parent who was worried that there would not be enough time for play has expressed her amazement at her child’s growth.
One parent, whose child does well with the routine of school, noted that her son seems “spent” from a long day. He is defiant at home, but the parent says she would choose the full-day program if she could pick again.