FDK by Alaina Seygal https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK Tell us your thoughts, questions, concerns, goals, etc. for FDK in 25/26. en-us 2024-08-20 18:43:35 UTC 2024-11-14 13:34:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3081940989 What will the class size cap be?

]]> 2024-08-20 19:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3081940989 LE https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3081943022 Will we have recess?

]]> 2024-08-20 19:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3081943022 EW https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083149580 Will classes still be determined based on the Kindergarten screener?

]]> 2024-08-21 14:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083149580 Transitions from lunch/recess to calm students and reset https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083149620 2024-08-21 14:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083149620 BH - Will there be two recesses and how long? https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083149872 2024-08-21 14:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083149872 LE https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083150010 We would like PD on Science, Social Studies and Math

]]> 2024-08-21 14:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083150010 SC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083150397 With the great addition of adding play- will we have funds for play materials (ours are very old/broken/etc.)

]]> 2024-08-21 14:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083150397 LE https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083150640 How many kids will be in each class?

]]> 2024-08-21 14:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083150640 Will the curriculum be more play-based? https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083150654 2024-08-21 14:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083150654 SEL https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151035 Integrate lots of social/emotional growth opportunities throughout the day

]]> 2024-08-21 14:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151035 BC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151213 Morning Play or "Soft Start"

]]> 2024-08-21 14:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151213 PV https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151239 Based on the idea of transitions from lunch/recess to calm students and reset - build some time into the schedule for that

]]> 2024-08-21 14:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151239 BH - More play https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151250 2024-08-21 14:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151250 BC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151614 How to incorporate play based learning

]]> 2024-08-21 14:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151614 BC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151989 2 "official" recesses

]]> 2024-08-21 14:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083151989 LE https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083152246 Will Title 1 buildings look different/ have different things?

]]> 2024-08-21 14:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083152246 How to teach through a play based curriculum https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083152374 2024-08-21 14:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083152374 EW https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083152625 More decodable books in students' hands.

]]> 2024-08-21 14:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083152625 BW https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083152819 Will we build in snack time?

]]> 2024-08-21 14:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083152819 EW https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083153422 Outside exploration

]]> 2024-08-21 14:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083153422 UH https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083153491 If play based learning is incorporated, there will not be any more academic requirements correct?

]]> 2024-08-21 14:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083153491 BC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083153715 Will classes be heterogenous/mixed ability like other grades? (Since FDK is now determined based on need).

]]> 2024-08-21 14:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083153715 WB https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083154897 Will each class have continue to have a classroom aide?

]]> 2024-08-21 14:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083154897 BC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083155018 Social studies mixing with play (or more hands-on learning)

]]> 2024-08-21 14:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083155018 UH https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083155266 Downtime needs to be added to the schedule.

]]> 2024-08-21 14:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083155266 Will you explore/research practices at other full day K programs outside of a district setting? https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083156005 2024-08-21 14:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083156005 SM https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083157733 Besides the obvious play-based (which includes both academic and SEL/behavioral learning learning) I'd love for their to be direction/intention that SEL is included and how we can best be facilitators of this during this time.


I'd also love the opportunity for PBL!

]]> 2024-08-21 14:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083157733 WB https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083158629 If we are unable to have 2 outdoor recess times, we could have a "choice time" in the schedule to allow for play-based activities (acting as a second recess)

]]> 2024-08-21 14:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083158629 BH What additional supports will Title 1 buildings have for kindergarten https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083158972 2024-08-21 14:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083158972 2 official recesses and an intentional play time https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083159803 2024-08-21 14:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083159803 SM https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083160622 2024-08-21 14:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3083160622 BC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3090973977 Aide role needs to be more serious and teacher-like. They should be paid accordingly. They are expected to run small groups and handle behaviors. Kindergarten aide should be thought of differently in the hiring process than other IST aides. They should have some education background necessary.

]]> 2024-08-27 21:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3090973977 Will Second Step still be a part of our curriculum? The program is not very engaging, and I feel there are better resources (books, play-based activities) for the SEL included in the lessons. https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3163801259 2024-10-10 22:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3163801259 FDK Schedule https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3196175352 Structure the schedule so our foundational skills block leads into small group time for application of skills:

1 - Heggerty

2 - Fundations

3 - Small Group

]]> 2024-10-31 12:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3196175352 Chromebook Shelf https://padlet.com/aseygal/FDK/wish/3215831926 Is it possible to keep the Chromebooks at school? Can we look into storage options. It does NOT need to be a charging shelf, but something to keep the chromebooks off the floor, out of the way of the sink, etc.

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