Community And Family Engagement by DELORIS WASHINGTON https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem Made with love en-us 2021-11-05 23:33:24 UTC 2021-11-06 16:17:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Teacher Bio: deloris_washingtonc https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem/wish/1871058851 My name is Deloris Washington, 
I've earned an Early Childhood Credential from Beaufort Technical college, and an Associate degree in Medical Assistance from Southeastern University College; I am attending University of Phoenix to gain my Bachelor degree in Early Childhood.  I work for 20 year in education with children in a variety of ways. My areas of expertise and experience encompass Preschool education program, and special education program. I am also a Dss Liaison Director for 2 years; for the pre-k program. I am so excited to teach in a blended class of 3's and 4's at Meeting Street Elementary @ Burns. I can't wait to get to know each and every student. 
  My philosophy is each child is unique, they learn and thrive at their own pace. It is my desire to meet the students full potential and provide a safe learning environment. Creating a stimulating learning environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially, not only in the classroom but also outside of the class. I am looking forward to working together with you as partners in your child's growth and development!!]]> 2021-11-06 01:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem/wish/1871058851 Classroom Calendar deloris_washingtonc https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem/wish/1871603276 This is my weekly classroom schedule:
November: 8-12
Letter: I
Number: 11
Schedule | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday
Morning Meeting
7:45-8:15
*Start cleaning up by 7:40 | Meditation: 1 min
Greeting: Quick greeting
Share: How was your weekend?
Activity: body parts
Message: Good Morning Chanticleers! Today  is Monday.  Do you like music? | Meditation: 1 min
Greeting: Quick greeting

Share: Can we have different feelings about the same thing?(object)Activity: Concepts( sorting colors)
Message:  Good Morning Chanticleers! Today  is Tuesday. What instruments did you hear? | Meditation: 1 min
Greeting: Quick greeting

Share: What do you like most about school so far? What would you like to see changed?

Activity: body parts
Message:  Good Morning Chanticleers! Today  is Wednesday. What type of music have you listened to lately? | Meditation: 1 min
Greeting: Quick greeting

Share: If you could change your name what would it be?

Activity: Concepts( sorting colors)

Message:  Good Morning Chanticleers! Today  is Thursday! What did you learn today that you didn’t know before we started the lesson? | Meditation: 1 min

Greeting: Quick greeting

Share: What are you going to do this weekend?
Activity: Labeling body parts
Message:  Good Morning Chanticleers! Today  is Friday! What are you doing this weekend?

Class Bathroom Break & Outdoor Exploration8:15-9:00 | Bathroom Time
MM84 | MM24 | MM65 | MM22 | MM14
Outdoor Exploration

Shared Reading9:00-9:15 | Skill: Where do we start reading (@the 1st word)
Which way do we go when we read? (left to right)
Book: M is for Music  | Skill: Where do we start reading (@the 1st word)
Which way do we go when we read? (left to right)
Book:  Jazz baby  | Skill: Where do we start reading (@the 1st word)
Which way do we go when we read? (left to right)
Book: Because | Skill: Where do we start reading (@the 1st word)
Which way do we go when we read? (left to right)
Book:  The Obie Goes Boom, Boom, Boom | Skill: Where do we start reading (@the 1st word)
Which way do we go when we read? (left to right)
Book:  Pete the Cat: the Pete’s go Marching

Question of the Day9:15-9:30 | FQ:What other musical instruments are there? How do people play them?
QOD:Do you know someone who plays an instrument? | FQ:What other musical instruments are there? How do people play them?
QOD:What shapes do you see on this instrument? | FQ: What other musical instruments are there? How do people play them?
QOD:How do you think people play this instrument?(show a cello and play video) | FQ: What other musical instruments are there? How do people play them?
QOD:How do you think people play this instrument?(show a saxophone) | FQ: What other musical instruments are there? How do people play them?
QOD:Can we make an instrument with these? (display an empty box and rubber bands)

Reading Interest Areas9:30-10:15 | PK4:
PK3: ITC LL08 Memory GameSet of duplicate pictures or objects | PK4:
PK3: ITC LL10Rhyming Chart & add rhythm sticks | PK4:
PK3: ITC LL12 Same Sound Sort | PK4:
PK3: ITC LL45 Observational Drawingpg 51 Option 2 | PK4:
PK3: ITC LL18 What’s Missing; use objects related to music
PK3 Groups | PK4 Groups
Group 1: | Group 2: | Group 1: Amani, Blessin, Cashton, Jayceon, Navaeh, Shy’Lynn,   | Group 2: Kymani, Reign | Group 3: Princeton, Christian, & Lance

2nd Step10:15-10:30 | Week 10
Skill: Same or Different Feelings | Week 10
Skill: Same or Different Feelings | Week 10
Skill: Same or Different Feelings | Week 10
Skill: Same or Different Feelings | Week 10
Skill: Same or Different Feelings

Heggerty10:30-10:45 | Week 9 | Week 9 | Week 9 | Week 9 | Week 9
Eureka Interest Areas10:45-11:30 | PK4: M2, L1
PK3: ITC M50 | PK4: M2, L2
PK3: ITC M47 | PK4: M2, L3
PK3: ITC M23 | PK4: M2, L4
PK3: ITC M21 | PK4: M2, L5Sort by 2 attributes (shape and size)
PK3: ITC M42
PK3 Groups | PK4 Groups Group 1: Ezra, Khaleo, Carter | Group 2: London & Zyaria | Group 1: | Group 2 | Group 3

Class Bathroom & Outdoor Exploration11:30-12:15 | Bathroom Time
MM84 | MM24 | MM65 | MM22 | MM14
Outdoor Exploration

Writing Interest Areas12:15-12:45 | Small group 1
playdough | Small group 2
Lacing cards | Small group 3Droppers with food coloring to make orange( red/yellow) | Small group 4
Cutting practice  | Whole group:  Make a guitar

Lunch12:45-1:15

Read Aloud1:15-1:30 | Book:There was an old woman who lived in a shoe | Book: My Name is CiliaBDC 27; 1st read a loud | Book:The Bear, the piano, the dog, and the fiddle | Book:Rap A Tap Tap | Book: My Name is CiliaBDC 27; 2nd read a loud
Nap1:30-3:00 

Closing Circle & Dismissal3:00-3:30  
 

]]> 2021-11-06 14:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem/wish/1871603276 Learning Links: deloris_washingtonc https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem/wish/1871665355 1.This link is important to developing self-regulation as well
as for promoting language,
cognition, and social competence for three and four year olds for play and learning environment.
 https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/53567_ch_10.pdf 

2.HighScope preschool link Building independence, creativity, problem-solving, and academic skills for three to five year olds.
 https://highscope.org/our-practice/preschool-curriculum/

3. ABC Foundation help children recognize and write each letter in both upper- and lowercase forms and know the primary sound each letter represents. 
https://products.brookespublishing.com/ABC-Foundations-for-Young-Children-P637.aspx

4. Creative Curriculum covers 10 area of development and learning, including broad developmental areas, content areas, and English language acquisition.https://www.lionheartkid.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Creative-Curriculum-Overview.pdf

5. Teaching Strategies help early childhood educators build  environment and provides a foundation for success for every child by connecting teachers, children, and families to inspired teaching and learning experiences, informative data, and stronger partnerships through the leading early learning platform and solutions. 
https://teachingstrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/SC-GOLD-Alignment-PS-2013-1.pdf]]> 2021-11-06 15:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem/wish/1871665355 Educational Activities for Families deloris_washingtonc https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem/wish/1871686766 1.Family night game: parent can set up an 123 and ABC  interactive stations and have the child come in and match letter or numbers. 

2. Create a dedicated writing center. To make writing/prewriting activities inviting to young children, designate a table or desk as your home’s “writing center.” Fill it with open-ended materials that invite exploration and experimentation. Offer kids blank paper in different colors, a small dry erase board, markers, crayons, pencils, scissors, glue sticks, hole punches, and envelopes. Kids who have a variety of materials on hand will be more likely to initiate self-directed writing projects.

3.Supercharge your storytimes. Your daily book reading sessions are golden opportunities to actively build early literacy skills. To boost vocabulary knowledge, watch for words you think your child may not know and briefly define and talk about them.
Resource:
https://blog.brookespublishing.com/24-at-home-learning-activities-to-share-with-parents-of-young-children/]]> 2021-11-06 15:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem/wish/1871686766 Community Connections deloris_washingtonc https://padlet.com/deloris_washingtonc/dvhhyunv5aefrnem/wish/1871728748
Step 1: Expand Your Vision of School to Include Community
 "Educators shouldn't be the only ones contributing. The community should be creating questions, puzzles, quotes, mind benders, trivia, philosophical and ethical challenges, thought provoking videos, "graffiti walls," brainstorming spaces, and play areas."

Step 2: Reach Out to All Stakeholders
One of the best ways to connect and create an authentic bond is to go to the people who matter most, and meet them on their own turf. A series of community walks are a great way to start.

Step 3: Create a Community Resource Map
A visual representation of your community and the various skills people have to offer is a super way to understand what community resources are available. If you build one, also point out the materials people can supply at cost or for free, the time they can invest in projects, and how they can connect to curriculum, and classroom activities. Include the networks they can utilize to raise awareness of the needs of local children and families, and always promote and foster resource-sharing and collaboration.


Step 4: Connect with Curriculum
Much of what we learn as children and adults happens outside the classroom through real world experiences and from our peers, mentors or on the job.

 
Step 5: A Design Challenge for the Community
Here is an example of a community challenge to reinvent the school experience. I created the Reinventing School Challenge earlier this year to encourage discussion, empower youth, teachers and communities to design and facilitate change locally.

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