Big Ideas for Little Learners Grandes ideas para
Big Ideas for Little Learners Grandes ideas para pequeňos escolares PRODUCT TRAINING NANDITA SHUKLA
We are all creative…. … but by the time we are 3 or 4 years old, someone has knocked the creativity out of us. Some people shut up the kids who start to tell stories, kids dance in their cribs, but someone will insist they sit still. By the time the creative people are 10 or 12, they want to be like everyone else. --Maya Angelou
12 – 14 Yrs : G 6 -8 : Reading for Life Early Experiences Are Critical to Learning, Growth and 9 - 11 Yrs : G 3 -5 : Becoming a Book Lover Development 6 - 8 Yrs : G K-2 : Learning to Read 3 - 5 Yrs : G Pre K : Setting the Stage for Reading 0 - 2 Yrs : G Pre K : Bonding with Books Age Time-Cycle
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“The research is solid and there’s no debate about the lifetime benefits that high-quality preschool education brings to young children. ” Vincent L. Ferrandino Executive Director, National Association of Elementary School Principals • The research is clear. • A high-quality, systematic preschool curriculum is critical to preparing all children for future success in school—especially those who are at risk.
GAPS • More supplemental support in Early Learning • Need read-alouds to build fluency, increase vocabulary and build background knowledge Builds upon Child-initiated explorations and Teacher-directed instruction Meets the “Early Reading First Initiative” • Need to build & improve content area knowledge • Need for increasing alphabet recognition and phonemic awareness • Need resources for early learning in children with special needs SECP Instructional Focus Phonological Awareness Alphabet Konwledge Oral Language Print Awareness Social & Emotional Development Mathematical Skills Professional Development
The pedagogical framework for the language and literacy curriculum is based on the research of: Dr. Susan B. Neuman, Professor, University of Michigan Dr. Catherine E. Snow, Professor, Harvard University The supplemental support for ESL students and the integration of other disciplines, such as math, science, social/ emotional, is based on the research and contributions of: Dr. Cathy Collins Block, Professor, Texas Christian University Ellen Booth Church, Former Professor, State University of New York Bibi Lobo, National Latino Children’s Institute
The 10 Big Ideas about Early Childhood Education • Big Idea 1 – Children’s early experiences are critical to their learning, growth, and development. • Big Idea 2 – Children take an individual path within the course of learning and development. • Big Idea 3 – During a child’s first years, language development is crucial. • Big Idea 4 – Early Literacy provides a strong foundation for children’s reading success. • Big Idea 5 – Essential curriculum deepens children’s knowledge of themselves and the world around them. • Big Idea 6 – Children’s active engagement stimulates their learning. • Big Idea 7 – Effective instruction is systematic, intentional, and supportive of the child. • Big Idea 8 – Teaching and assessment should inform each other to best serve each child. • Big Idea 9 – Developing teacher expertise raises the quality of children’s education. • Big Idea 10 – Partnering with families furthers children’s learning.
The Scholastic Early Childhood Program is a comprehensive, year-long curriculum that: • Provides explicit instruction in early language, reading, and math skills. • Combines child-centered explorations with teacher-directed instruction. • Has a flexible and easy-to-use format. • Provides in-depth formal and informal assessment. • Includes rich English and Spanish resources. • Integrates Professional Development into each lesson plan. • Features activities for families to extend the learning day.
The Idea behind SECP Learning Experiences should actively build new knowledge on children’s existing understanding in part through purposeful play and exploration
COMPONENTS • Curriculum Theme Packs Your resource for planning and teaching your year-long curriculum. • Early Learning Kit Contains materials for integrating content-area instruction, including math, science, and music into theme-based lessons. • Clifford’s Kit Supports children’s character development and social/emotional growth with a collection of resources featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog. • Big Book Boxes These boxes contain fiction and nonfiction Big Books that connect to each theme in SECP. • Professional Resources A strong knowledge base that reflects current research on how young children learn.
Blue Box: Teacher’s Resource
Blue Box: Organized by Theme 1. The program immerses children in a real-world context for learning. Friends and School Working and Playing Home and Family Together Inside and Outside Me Make it, Build it Staying Well, Staying Safe Let’s Explore Our Community Animals and Where They Live
Blue Box: 10 Theme Packs There are 10 Theme Packs, which each include: • Theme Teacher’s Guide • Theme Big Book • Theme Little Books • Theme Book Audiocassette • Theme Read Aloud Books
Blue Box: Theme Teacher’s Guide • Organized the Way You Teach • Easy Planning • Daily Lessons with ESL Support • Point-of-Use Observation and Assessment
Blue Box: Theme Teacher’s Guide Circle Time Learning Centers Story Time
Blue Box: Theme Teacher’s Guide • • Bilingual Teacher’s Guides ESL strategies every day Support for Spanish alphabet and sounds All materials are available in English and Spanish
Blue Box: Theme Teacher’s Guide Works for Half-Day and Full-Day! Daily Schedule Half Day Full Day Meet and Greet 15 min Circle Time 20 min 35 min Learning Centers 45 min 60 min Outdoor Play 30 min am 30 min / pm 30 min Snack/Lunch 15 min 30 min Rest Period -- 30 min Story Time 30 min am 30 min / pm 30 min Small Groups 15 min am 30 min / pm 30 min Saying Good-bye 10 min
Big Books Content Area Big Books • 20 English/20 Spanish • Large, clear photographs • Focused and accessible text • Additional information on the last page Fiction Big Books • Corresponds to Little Books & Audiocassettes • High-quality literature and beautiful, language-rich illustrations
Yellow Box: Children’s Exploration Hands-on components help teach the following: • • • Early reading/Literacy Math Science Social Studies Music Technology
Yellow Box: Direct Instruction Tools Direct Instruction Components include: • Teaching Letters and Sounds, Teacher’s Guide • Phonological Awareness Picture Cards • Phonics Posters • Look and Learn Big Book • Songs and Fingerplays Book and Music CD • Alphabet Mini Books
Yellow Box: Letters & Sounds Teaching Letters & Sounds, Teacher Guide • Complete Lessons • Flexible Order • Phonological Awareness Supported by • Phonics Posters • Phonological Awareness • Picture Cards • Songs and Finger plays
Yellow Box: Math What’s included: • • • Math Concept Cards Manipulative Counters Shape Puzzles Building Toys Interactive Technology Meets NCTM Standards
Red Box: Personal and Social Skills Clifford’s Kit for Personal and Social development: • Clifford’s Big Ideas Posters • Clifford’s Big Ideas Library • Clifford Video - A New Friend • Fun With Clifford Activity Book • Clifford Teacher Guide
Professional Development My Guide for Ongoing Assessment and Curriculum Development • • • What’s Inside My Guide: 12 Teacher Workshops 7 Professional Handbooks Informal/Formal Assessments Creating Family Partnerships Welcome to Prekindergarten 12 Teacher Workshops featuring topics such as: – Phonological Awareness – Print Knowledge – Literacy & Play – Nonfiction Books – Fostering Responsibility – Science and Free Discovery 7 Professional Handbooks written by early childhood experts, such as: – Dr. Susan B. Neuman – Carol Copple – Dr. Stanley Greenspan – Dr. Sue Bredekamp – Dr. Catherine E. Snow – Lillian Katz
My Guide: Assessment Informal Assessment • Daily Work • Portfolio Review • Learning Over Formal Assessment • Print Awareness • Phonological Awareness • Letter Knowledge Assessment • Writing Assessment Plus… • Theme Checklists • Head Start Outcomes
My Guide: Welcome to Pre-K Welcome to Prekindergarten • • • Program Overview Time Management Special Needs Charts Modifying for 3 -year-olds Strategies for ELL Support
My Guide: School-to-Home Connection Creating Family Partnerships • Letters to Families • Door Hangers • Books to Take Home Plus… • Tips for getting Families Involved • Ideas for Family Literacy Nights
Getting Started DVD This DVD is a resource to getting started. The DVD reviews the program materials and shows teachers using the Scholastic Early Childhood Program. Welcome to Pre. Kindergarten: A Guide for Setting Up and Managing Your Classroom. In this book provides a program overview as well as information on room arrangement, classroom management, and time management. Teacher Tool Kit A CD-ROM with printable resources including assessment tools, weekly planners, and family activities. My Guide for Ongoing Assessment and Professional Development This binder is a personal tool for in-depth background on all areas of child development and learning. These resources include well-documented research as well as the most current studies in early learning. The My Guide Binder contains professional development resources, assessment tools and family involvement activities. Teacher Workshops This book is a series of 12 cooperative workshop sessions designed to facilitate discussions with the teaching team. Each workshop consists of a four-step plan centered around a researchbased article written by a noted expert such as Susan B. Neuman, Lilian Katz, Stanly Greenspan, or Doug Clements. Through discussion and an action plan, you develop and integrate new activities into your daily schedule. Creating Family Partnerships This bilingual guide to family involvement gives suggestions for extending the learning day to home and fostering relationships with your children’s families. Suggestions are included for: 1. Meeting and Greeting Families 2. Teacher-Family Conferences 3. Family Meetings 4. Family Home Projects 5. Family Learning Nights
Application of SECP in a Classroom • http: //teacher. scholastic. com/products/secp/inclassroom. htm
Learning Together in Circle Time Helps children develop: • oral language • phonological awareness • math skills Sample Lesson Plan
Sample Lesson Plan Building Literacy in Story Time Multiple readings of literature help children begin to: Learn concepts of print • Engage in literary discussions • Make predictions • Examine new vocabulary • Increase letter knowledge • Develop a love of reading • Explore a variety of genres
Exploring in Learning Centers. The purposeful play that occurs during Learning Centers promotes: • Literacy • Hands-on learning in content areas • Open-ended inquiries • Independent practice in skills and concepts Sample Lesson Plan
• SECP is flexible to support all the children in a prekindergarten classroom, whether it includes a multiage group or children with special needs. • The program specifically identifies ways to modify for various age settings. • SECP helps to organize a classroom and make modifications for children with Special Needs. (Children with Visual, Hearing, Physical, Cognitive, Social/Emotional Challenges) Sample Chart
Product Benefits 1. Puts (Early) Reading First • • Phonological Awareness Oral Language Print Awareness Alphabet Knowledge
Product Benefits 1. Puts (Early) Reading First 2. Comprehensive & Year-long • Reading/Literacy • • • Math Science Social Studies Music and Art Social/Emotional Development
Product Benefits 1. Puts (Early) Reading First 2. Comprehensive & Year-long 3. Easy-to-Use • Nice boxes • 10 Themes • Classroom Routines
Product Benefits 1. Puts (Early) Reading First 2. Comprehensive & Year-long 3. Easy-to-Use 4. Combines teacher-directed instruction with child centered explorations • Circle Time • Learning Centers • Story Time
Product Benefits 1. Puts (Early) Reading First 2. Comprehensive & Year-long 3. Easy-to-Use 4. Combines teacher-directed instruction with child centered explorations 5. Includes formal and informal assessment 6. Contains Professional Development
The SECP curriculum helps stretch your imagination, inspire creativity, draw on what you already know, and offer you new ideas!
Sales Tools INTRANET (http: //www. scholastic. com/internationalsales/ed. asp ) • • HRG (DOC) 10 Big Ideas Presentation (no mention of product) (PPT) Scope & Sequence (PDF) SECP Promotional Materials (XLS) Talking Points Document (PDF) Research Paper: 10 Big Ideas (PDF) Sales Presentation (PPT) International Order Form (PDF) ON THE WEB: • SECP HOME: http: //teacher. scholastic. com/products/secp/index. htm • SECP in the Classroom, Sample Lessons, teacher’s Guide and resources http: //teacher. scholastic. com/products/secp/inclassroom. htm
Other Early Learning Resources: • Building Language for Literacy • Book Time • Sound & Letter Time • Reading Line • High-Frequency Readers • • • Building Language for Literacy (BLL) is a research-based program that develops children's oral language and early literacy skills, and can serve as the basis for your early literacy curriculum or can be integrated with a current one. Authored by Susan B. Neuman, Ed. D. with Program Advisor Nell K. Duke, Ed. D. , Book Time develops essential vocabulary and comprehension skills through the power of fiction and nonfiction books. Scholastic Sound & Letter Time provides engaging, hands-on magnetic games to build phonological awareness and alphabet recognition. Scholastic Reading. Line Kits offer step-by-step instruction for three literacy cornerstones: sounds and letters, vocabulary, and phonics. Designed for the earliest readers, these full-color Little Books introduce and continuously reviews simple high-frequency words, giving children the opportunity to practice emergent reading skills within the context of an engaging story. Learning Center Libraries Make critical real-world and literacy connections. Scholastic Let’s Find Out A breand new series of books that explore early learning topics from phonemic awareness to spatial relations – interactive and enjoyable Other Alphatales, World Family Tales, Phonics Tales TECHNOLOGY • Schoalstic Book. Flix PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Scholastic Red • Online professional development for teachers and administrators
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