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Introduce yourselves to your table partners. At your table, how many years experience do you have combined as TK/ Kindergarten educators. On a post-it, write any questions that you hope to have answered today. Share what you love most about working with young children.
Understand the importance of social/emotional development in young children and the vital role teachers play. Learn about the use of Standards in the TK classroom. Learn the importance of effective communication between administrators and teachers. Learn the importance of the Professional Learning Community (PLC).
Place cell phones on vibrate Value each other’s input Actively Participate Keep an open mind Think outside of the box What is learned here, leaves here
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Key y Knowledge ledge and Ski kills ls • A positive self identity • The ability to empathize with the feelings of others These skills are dependent on interpersonal interactions and other child guided experiences “Young children seem less likely to develop feelings of competence or to learn to recognize and label emotions with out adult teaching…” The Intentional teacher – Ann Epstein
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Social-emotional development consists of three main areas of children’s self regulation in 1) ) acting ing (behaving in socially appropriate ways and ways that foster learning), 2) ) fe feel eling (understanding others’ emotions and regulation of one’s own emotions) and 3) ) thinkin king (regulating attention and thoughts).
Examples of behavioral self-regulation include: interacting with teachers and peers in positive ways (e.g., sharing, taking turns); inhibiting negative impulses (e.g., hitting, pushing, yelling); solving problems with increasing independence; and negotiating solutions to conflicts with peers. http://www.tkcalifornia.org/#
Examples of emotional understanding and self-regulation include: accurately identifying emotions in themselves and others; managing strong emotions such as excitement, anger, frustration and distress; and being empathic and understanding others’ perspectives . http tp://ww ://www. w.tk tkcal calif ifor ornia.org nia.org/# /#
Examples of cognitive self-regulation include: focusing attention on a lesson or an activity; screening distractions; and planning steps or strategies to complete a task or activity http://www.tkcalifornia.org/#
Children need to talk to one another. The teacher must plan group activities to promote collaboration rather than solitary activity. Peer conversations need to be supported by redirection of attention to one another. Support sociodramatic play among children by providing props for role-playing and pretending.
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Using literature to help children learn appropriate behavior Using the books as teachable moments The Magic Fish/ Goldilocks and the Three Bears/The Little Red Hen
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Each table group needs: 1 teacher 3 storybook characters (the fisherman, the wife, and the fish) 4 other students The teacher will take a few minutes to read The Magic Fish, while the students act out the story. (see guiding questions) After completing the role play, brainstorm ideas for how this book can be an effective tool for social emotional development. Each individual group will chart their ideas and select a reporter to present their findings to the whole group.
Empathy is comprehending another person's feelings, being able to “put yourself in their shoes.” Teaching empathy to young children is vital to their social developmental processes. The ground work is started in PreK and continues through 1 st grade and beyond.
Positive social and emotional development in the preschool years will provide an essential foundation for cognitive and academic competence, not only in preschool but also in later years (McClelland, Morrison, &Holmes 2000;Blair 3003;Raver 2002; Zins.et al.2004). Early childhood educators must recognize that these aspects of development must be given the same level of attention as literacy development and understanding of mathematical facts.
Use kind words Be quick to forgive Listen Share Encourage others Take Turns Think before acting Talk it over
A positive nurturing classroom environment encourages children to develop a strong sense of self, an understanding of others, and a love of learning. Classroom Environment: Sets the stage for active and engaged learning Warm, welcoming, and inclusive of all students Safe, organized and has clear pathways for movement.
Qu Questi estions/ ons/ Co Conce ncerns rns Let’s Look at the Parking Lot
Developing an aligned system for PreK- 1 st Grade The role of the administrator as facilitator TK/K combinations Importance of Collaboration within the PLC
In order to maximize the success of the TK/K classroom it is vital to assess the children before school begins. The ability to group students appropriately makes for a smooth transition for students from the preschool setting to the elementary school classroom. It is a must for the teacher to have students who have the same educational needs.
Putting students together with the same educational needs provides for greater success for the Kindergarten and TK students. The emotional needs of the TK students may be different from most of the Kindergarten students. By assessing all Kindergarten students you can place students by both academic and emotional needs. By putting students with late birthdays together with students with academic and social needs, you give them the gift of time.
HAVE PATIENCE!
The PLC is vital for the success of the TK Program Everyone must to be open to this experience. Finding time - work with together to provide time for the PLC. It’s all about the kids. Be flexible.
Shared Mission, Vision, Values, Goals Collaborative Teams Action Orientation/Experimentation Commitment to Continuous Improvement Results focus
Tell what happens at your school. Describe the people in your community. Obtain feedback on how community feels about TK. Inform the community about student learning and development.
What does the social/emotional piece of TK look like? How do we involve preschool providers and 1 st grade teachers in the process? What are the next steps?
California Preschool Curriculum Framework, California Department of Education, Sacramento, 2010. Copple, Carol & Bredekamp, editors, Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs, National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington DC, 2012. Epstein, Ann S., The Intentional Teacher: Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children’s Learning, National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington DC, 2011. www.tkcalifornia.org http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/psalignment.asp
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