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Changing Tomorrow… One Child at a Time

Beth Corum

Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education

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Prioritize the demands on your day

Reading Math Writing Music Movement Outdoor Play P.E. Computer Class Read Alouds

• 1. Keep the most important

thing the most important thing.

• 2. Know your stuff!
• 3. Plan your day accordingly.

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The most important strategy for teachers is to form good relationships with the children and their families.

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There is something special about YOU! What is it?

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• 1. Avy Grace James
• 2. Jackson Davis
• 3. Scarlett James
• 4. Andrew Bridgmon
• 5. Rebecca Smith
• 6. Chase Goodman
• 7. Berkley Franks
• 8. Aaron Johnson
• 9. Nikki Corum

10.Christian Collier 11.Katelyn Yeager 12.Thomas Crews 13.Anderson Seale 14.Michael Woods

• 1. Avy Grace
• 2. Jackson
• 3. Scarlett
• 4. Andy
• 5. Becca
• 6. Chase
• 7. Berkley
• 8. Aaron
• 9. Nikki

10.Christian 11.Katie 12.Thomas 13.Anderson 14.Mike

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Make books with children.

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When a child draws a picture and brings it to you. Ask them to tell you about it and then write their “story” either on the picture

• r on a separate piece of paper.

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Prioritize the demands on your day

Reading Math Writing Music Movement Outdoor Play P.E. Computer Class Read Alouds

• 1. Keep the most important

thing the most important thing.

• 2. Know your stuff!
• 3. Plan your day accordingly.

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Let th them move!

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How long can you stand

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foot?

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Paper plate skating

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Ballerina Karate Chop We were moving, now let’s

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Arrival

1.

• 1. Arrive early.

2.

• 2. Be prepared for the day.

3.

• 3. Be pleasant to parent

nts. 4.

• 4. Be caring and enthusiastic with all of the children.

When you plan your day, be intentional. Think about how you begin your day. . .

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Take pictures of the different parts of your day and use them to make a daily schedule.

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Make every part of your day meaningful and relevant to the children.

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JOIN THEIR PLAY

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Playdough!

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Sensory . . . sand and water . . .

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Sensory and Discovery Tables or plastic tubs with covers

Examples of materials that can be changed out periodically/seasonally include:

✓ sand ✓ water ✓ dry rice, beans or noodles ✓ seasonal / holiday objects ✓ fake snow ✓ ice ✓ soil ✓ colored water ✓ plastic chips, ✓ paper shreds ✓ cups ✓ funnels ✓ shovels ✓ scoops ✓ containers ✓ magnifiers

Sensory sory . . . . sand and water, but so much more!

Beth Corum beth.corum@ece.alabama.gov

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Published March 13, 2011

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Rest Time me

The daily schedule should include time for children to nap or relax quietly. Provisions should be made for children who indicate a need to rest ANY TIME DURING THE DAY.

I am calm. I am relaxed. I am safe. I am loved.

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“Thank you

for partnering with us in our mutual effort to create the conditions that propel vulnerable children to SUCCESS.” The Kellogg Foundation

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At any given moment,

• n any given day,

a grown up could share an experience that has a life-long impact on a child. We never know when these moments are going to occur, but they happen when we are being present, and when we are giving the child what they need. Never underestimate the impact of what you do.

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Changing Tomorrow… One Child at a Time

Beth Corum Corum.beth@yahoo.com