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Welcome to the KKASEE Curriculum Training Module!

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Welcome to the KKASEE Curriculum Training Module!

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Intentional and Themed Curriculum Planning for Kids’ Korners’ Out of School Time Professionals

PUNCH IN USING PAYCOM AND EMAIL CEARA TO BE PAID FOR THIS TRAINING MODULE. YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS MODULE BY AUGUST 30th.

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Scroll down through ALL of the content in each box. Most boxes have video/voice clips or pictures (at the top), but there is also important written content that you will be responsible for knowing. Some may also require some comment-interaction.

Also...on my computer is shows a straight timeline. On others, it is appearing in a zig-zag fashion.

If that is the case for you...Start at the Y and zig-zag from there.

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Approximately 10 Hours Later... | SpongeBob Time Card #100

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Meet Chaelyn! (And Introduce Yourself too!)

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Meet Chaelyn! (And Introduce Yourself too!)

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My name is Chaelyn Lombardo and I am the Site Director of the Macdonough School Kids' Korner Program in Middletown (KKatMac). People also call me ChaeChae. I have been the SD since September of 2006. I love to go Seaglassing in my spare time!

Please introduce yourself in the comments on this Introductions Box in the same manner I have.

Include:

1. Your Name (preferred name/nickname)

2. Years with YMCA or working with elementary-level students (and in what capacity).

3. Your favorite Hobby/Interest.

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Please:

Follow this Time Line, in order, from Left-Right.

Interact with Each Entry:

If we linked content to an entry, please spend some time exploring that content.

Click the HEART to show you have completed the box and understood the content.

Comment if requested to do so (or if you want to where not requested).

Ask questions (in the comments) if you need clarification.

Contact us!: Chae: clombardo@midymca.org Mack: steadmanmackenzie@gmail.com if you have questions that you don't want to post here.

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I took the liberty of creating FAQs from some of your NAQs!

How long will this training module take to complete?
1.5 HOURS: About 1 hour to watch videos and read content with clicking likes and commenting and then remaining time to explore the Padlet Board links provided within this module.

How do you know, ChaeChae?
I literally took my own training module.

How will my supervisors know if I completed this training module?

1. Click the Heart on each post as you go, Comment when you would like.

2. Include this module on your Continuing Education Form in your K.K. Staff file.

3. *Punch in before completing this module. Punch out when you are finished. You cannot exceed 1.5 hours. You must Email Ceara at cladue@midymca.org to let her know the DATE and TIME of completion.

Should I complete the entire module at once?
It is designed so you can, but you don't have to. You can revisit it anytime by just clicking the link.

Should I keep the link to this module even after I complete it?
Yes! 100% It has important links and content that you will need throughout the school year.

Is is possible that some content could change as the school landscape changes due to the pandemic?
Yes. This module includes the current school plan. You will be kept up to date regarding schedules/expectations as we are made aware.

Are there any special prizes for finishing this module?
Knowledge is Power! You're welcome! :)

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Why Do You Think We Have an Afterschool Education Enrichment Curriculum at Kids' Korner?

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Why Do You Think We Have an Afterschool Education Enrichment Curriculum at Kids' Korner?

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Share your ideas in the Comment Section of this post before moving on to the next entry.

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...Because Afterschool is like a Bridge!

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...Because Afterschool is like a Bridge!

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Afterschool goes beyond mere childcare; We are CONNECTORS!

We strive to bridge learning from school day to afterschool day (this includes PBIS) reinforcing content and strategies.

Through this, we strengthen the bridge between our families and our school and further anchor our school to our community.

← School← → Afterschool ← → Home ← → Community →

#BeTheBridge

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What strong structures we are!

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Seek to enhance what students are learning during the school day, building upon their knowledge base and skills. We can help them connect to the content in a new, different,  and exciting ways that the traditional classroom format cannot support.

Provide opportunities to explore and practice known and unknown concepts in varying non-traditional no-pressure settings can build students confidence. This could encourage stronger connection to the content, which could improve performance in the classroom.

Spark our students’ interests, enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to learn* outside of traditional classroom spaces and methods.

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1. S.T.E.A.M.

2. Character Development-(CD) and Social Emotional Learning-(SEL)

3. C.A.T.C.H.

4. Cultural Competency (Connections)

5. Outdoor Education

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Science

Technology

Engineering

Arts

Mathematics

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Four YMCA Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility

CD Practice Areas (formally CDLI): Empathy, Emotion Management, Relationship Building, Responsibility, and Personal Development.

Search Institute’s Developmental Assets: 40 Internal and External Assets

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C.A.T.C.H. (Coordinated Approach to Child Health)

Physical Fitness (25-30 minutes per day)

Nutrition Component

Healthy Choices

Other Recreation Activities

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Component #4: Cultural Competency (Connections)

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Component #4: Cultural Competency (Connections)

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Learning about different people fosters EMPATHY, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Identify similarities;
Respect differences

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We will try to spend as much time outdoors as possible this school year (as weather allows). While outside we are avoiding use of Playscape and Playground Equipment.

Curriculum Activity/Club planning should include outdoor exploration of our spaces around the school yard.

Project Learning Tree Curriculum

Schoolyard variances

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Activities (Short-term projects)

Transition Games

Mindfulness Moments

Discussions

Independent Learning Centers

Project-based Learning (Long-term Projects)

Virtual learning opportunities

Other

*Note: Teachable Moments:
They make this work worthwhile and are very meaningful, but aren't considered intentional planning.

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Consider the materials and interaction needed to complete an activity before planning to facilitate it. There a lot of games and activities that do not adhere to COVID 19 safety protocols and guidelines.

No sharing materials/interchanging of materials

Immediate Cleaning/Sanitizing/Disinfection of shared materials

Social Distancing

We also have to make sure that we are adhering to our district and specific school guidelines and expectations.

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Every month, there are two curriculum calendars due to your Site Supervisor (that are also posted at your site).

1. Enrichment Calendar (includes STEAM, CD/SEL, CC, OE, KidzLit)

2. CATCH Calendar (CATCH: Physical, Nutrition, Health)

Curriculum Calendars are due by the first week of the month.

NOTE: Some months in the Spring are broken up differently due to vacation days.

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STEAM: Once a Month (for each letter of the acronym)
CD/SEL: DAILY
CATCH Physical Fitness: DAILY
CATCH Nutrition: (at least) Once a month
Cultural Competency: Once a week
PLT-Outdoor Education: DAILY (as outdoor spaces allow)
*KidzLit/KidzMath: Once a week for Grades K-2

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Complete an Interest Inventory in the Fall, Winter, and Spring to gauge your students' interests. This is where you can ignite the "SPARK" we talked about earlier.

At Kids' Korner we complete a Youngers' Survey and an Olders' Survey.

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To start the school year, the School Systems have adopted the “YELLOW” plan; a Hybrid Model, where students do not attend all days and participate in virtual/remote learning from home on the days they are not in school Children will be divided into two groups for attending the school day; Group A (Monday/Thursday) and Group B (Tuesday/Friday).

There was a recent vote that all Wednesdays will be Distance Learning (Middletown).

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The goal is to blend the following into your two calendars:

Component Frequency Expectations

Student Interest Inventory

Monthly Themes/Holidays

Yellow Hybrid Model Schedule

Connections to School Day

Learning/Strategies

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Mackenzie was right! We should take a 30 second Breather Break ourselves. If we ourselves can demonstrate mindfulness practices, our students will follow in suit. It goes back to the "professional role model" expectation.!

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Calm Breathe Bubble | Breathing Exercise

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The Great American Road Trip: This was the Summer 2020 theme for Y.S.E. and is a good way for our students to “travel” through our country, learning about the multi-cultural differences and similarities of all our country’s regions and people, especially considering the current travel-ban and quarantining due to COVID19.

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September: “Proud to be an American: Proud to Be Me”

(Mid-Atlantic States: Aug 31-Oct 2)

October: “From Harbor to Hometown”

(New England States Region-October 5-30)

November: “Where Buffalo Roam…”

(Midwest States-November 2-December 4)

December:  “Hawaii for the Holidays”

(Hawaiian Islands-Dec 4-25)

January: “Caribbean Cruise: To See the Sea”

(Caribbean Island Region-January 4-29)

February: “Southern Hospitality”

(Southern States: Feb 1-Mar 12)

March 5-April 2: “Poppin’ through the Pacific”

(Pacific North, Northwest, Coastal States: March 15-April 2)

April 12-30 “Kids’ Korner Goes West”

(Western and Southwestern States-Apr 12-30)

May: “Northern Exposure”

(Alaska and Canadian Provinces-May 3-28)

June: “South of the Border”
(Mexico-May 31-June ?)

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CLICK AND EXPLORE:General 50 States Information Board

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CLICK AND EXPLORE:General 50 States Information Board

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The information with which to enrich...

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KKASEE 2020/2021 General 50 States Board

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Symbols, Fun Facts, Connections and More

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"Proud to Be an America. Proud to Be Me" The Mid-Atlantic States and Washington DC

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"Proud to Be an American. Proud to Be Me." The Mid Atlantic States

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"From Harbor to Hometown"-New England States

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"From Harbor to Hometown" -New England States

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"Where Buffalo Roam" The Midwest

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"Where Buffalo Roam..."-The Midwestern States

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"Hawaii for the Holidays" December in the Hawaiian Islands

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"Hawaii for the Holidays": Hawaiian Islands

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Winter: https://padlet.com/ChaeChae/KKASEE_Jan2021 https://padlet.com/ChaeChae/KKASEE_FebMar2021 https://padlet.com/ChaeChae/KKASEE_Mar2021

Spring: https://padlet.com/ChaeChae/KKASEE_April2021 https://padlet.com/ChaeChae/KKASEE_May2021 https://padlet.com/ChaeChae/KKASEE_June2021

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We are almost done...and since we are starting school in September...I couldn't resist...So 3 minute Dance Break!

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Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)

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Creating Your Calendars: A Pick and Plug Process

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Creating Your Calendars: A Pick and Plug Process

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Pick and Plug from Padlets. Perfect!

Explore the Padlet Board for the month. Pick your favorite activities that fit the frequency expectations (a CODES line is on the calendar to help you). Plug them into the calendar template.

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You'll need this calendar template for Septembah...

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We encourage you to find activities/clubs etc. that we haven't included on the Padlet Boards.

We don't want to stifle your creativity. We just want to have options available to you.

Just make sure you are considering the curriculum goal from earlier (See next entry).

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REMINDER: ASE Enrichment Curriculum Goal:

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REMINDER: ASE Enrichment Curriculum Goal:

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Consider:

Component Frequency Expectations

Monthly Themes/Holidays

Yellow Hybrid Model Schedule

Connections to School Day

Learning/Strategies

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Please comment here with any Questions, Concerns, Complaints, or Compliments

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If you didn't punch in, put in a punch change request for you time spent. YOU MUST Email Ceara at cladue@midymca.org to let her know the DATE and TIME of completion.

*NOTE: If you don't email her, your time and Continuing Education credit will not be counted.

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SNAPs: Some Necessary Appreciation and Praise

Mackenzie: Great idea to use Padlet. So accessible and easy.

Jessica: Thanks for your additions to the monthly boards.

Jason: Thanks for sharing your summer plans. I have added your work to the boards as well.