Little Scholars Preschool EDU 585 Kyla Teske I

Little Scholars Preschool EDU 585 Kyla Teske

�I am basing my final project on opening my own preschool near my community which is Bowman, ND. � Bowman is in need of a preschool because of the increase in students in recent years. � I would like to create this preschool in the school system.

� Little Scholars preschool would be for the ages 4 -5. I believe these are the prime ages for preschool in getting Kindergarten ready. � Little Scholars would have be a part-day preschool with two groups each day. � The program would run Monday through Thursday � The first group of students would be from 811 and the second group 12 -3. � I would allow twelve students in each section

Mission Statement � Little Scholars Preschool strives to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for the preschool age children. Our focus is to provide a fun and engaging experience, which promotes each child’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our goal is to create life-long learners.

Curriculum � Little Scholars will have a play-based and hands on curriculum that will follow the North Dakota Pre. Kindergarten State Standards � I will use these standards to help guide my curriculum to provide appropriate lessons and materials. � Following these standards will closely align with the standards the school system is using for Kindergarten which will make a smoother transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten � Little Scholars will have a theme each week, having activities that will relate to each theme

Guidance Policies � Here at Little Scholars Preschool, we strive to make the students as independent as possible. We want the students to be responsible decision-makers and know the guidelines of the program. We want our students to be able to have great social skills as well as problem solving skills in our program. We strive to promote an effective and engaging learning environment.

Family Involvement � � � � At Little Scholars family involvement is very important to us. There will be many opportunities for parents to volunteer in the classroom Parents are always welcome to visit to see how our program runs Our program is very family oriented and often times has projects to do at home and bring to school so it is recommended to visit our webpage to keep updated on the student’s schedule and upcoming events/projects We also will be hosting many events such as art galleries/community nights Our website is www. futurescholars. com/kylateske Feel free to contact me at anytime, my home number as well as the school’s number is posted on the site

Licensing and Approval According to the North Dakota Department of Human Services website, North Dakota law (NDCC 50 -11. 1) requires the Department of Human Services to administer the licensure of Early Childhood Services (child care) and authorizes the Department to develop standards to regulate child care settings. Licensed child care providers are required to maintain at least minimum standards related to: • physical size of the facility • safety features • cleanliness • staff qualifications, including training and background checks • staff-to-child ratios • Program will also be accredited by NAEYC �

�I will also use this North Dakota Department of Instruction Pre-Kindergarten Approval Form http: //www. dpi. state. nd. us/Early. Childhoo d. Educ/preschool/approval. pdf

Schedule 7: 45 - 8: 00 Arrival � Greet children and families. Children sign in and participate in table activities. 8: 00 - 8: 20 Morning Circle/Calendar Time � Read aloud, shared writing, math, science, and other content-based activities 8: 20 - 9: 45 Learning Centers & Small Groups/Art projects (depending on day) � Children work in free choice centers. Teacher works with small groups throughout the morning. Teacher and teaching assistants use part of this time for documentation. 9: 45 - 10: 15 Outside Play � Children participate in unstructured and free choice outdoor play. Sand, water, musical instruments, and other materials/activities are provided. 10: 15 - 10: 30 Story Time � Songs, chants, dance, and other movement activities 10: 30 - 11: 00 � Dramatic Play/Parent Pick up � I would then use the same activities/schedule for the next group from 12: 00 -3: 00 � https: //www. austinisd. org/academics/early-childhood-education/prek-3/half-day-schedule

� The next slide will demonstrate activity ideas that would go along with themes demonstrated in the classroom. These activities would be incorporated into the schedule on the previous slide.

Four Week Overview (Activities) Week One: Classroom Rules Monday: Go over classroom rules and expectations in circle time Tuesday: Do group activity demonstrating rules, such as Simon Says Wednesday: Have students create a poster as a class demonstrating classroom rules Thursday: Review classroom rules and have students share examples how they followed the classroom rules for that week Week Two: Getting to know my friends Monday: play a group game, such as a name game for students to get to know each other Tuesday: Have group activity that pairs students into groups with shared interests Wednesday: Have students get to know the students they are paired with Thursday: Explain to Class the things that are the same and different about the students in their shared interest group

Four week Overview Week Three: Teamwork Monday: read to class a story about teamwork Tuesday: as a group make a poster about teamwork: have students draw pictures of what teamwork means to them Wednesday: Have a large group activity game outside, such as Duck Goose or Ring Around the Rosy Thursday: Review with class what teamwork is and how they used teamwork during the week Week Four: All about Me Monday: have create an “all about me” box at home to bring to class on Tuesday. Box should include: something of their favorite color, favorite food, favorite toy, favorite animal, and book. Should also include address and phone number. Tuesday: Have students share their box with their classmates Wednesday: Have students discuss similiarities/ differences of their boxes Thursday: Have students practice writing their name, phone number, and address

Transition to Kindergarten � � � � As a preschool teacher I think it is very important to have a transition to Kindergarten plan My transition team will include myself as leader, the school principle, Kindergarten staff, and other preschool staff My ultimate goal is for my students to have the smoothest transition to Kindergarten as they possibly can I would plan monthly meetings for preparation and organization At these meetings we would prepare newsletters and plan activities to give information to parents and students We would plan activities such as meet and greets for the families and students to get to know their Kindergarten teacher and classroom, and the As a teacher, I would familiarize students with the concept of Kindergarten, such as reading books about Kindergarten I would also communicate with Kindergarten staff on behaviors and certain skills that they feel are important for preschoolers to bring into the Kindergarten classroom

Expenses � Total cost of materials…………. . . . $4965. 00 � Accreditation Fee…………………. . $450. 00 � One Program Director Salary……. $29, 000. 00 � Total= $34, 415. 00

Income � Tuition (24 Students)………$100 per month(9 months) � Application Fees (One time per student)…$50 � Total for Tuition and Application Fees would be 22, 850

Fundraisers � � I would hold various fundraisers throughout the year. A few examples would be: Art Gallery Sale: I would collect various art pieces from the students throughout the year and twice a year I will hold an art gallery where friends and family can enjoy looking at the students art and at the end of the night hold the items up for bid in an auction. ◦ I think this would be a fundraiser for the students to be proud of their artwork and show their family and friends. I would also hold a silent auction during the year auctioning off various items of donation from the community. ◦ I think this would be a great way to involve the community, and share the excitement and knowledge of Early Childhood Education in the community.

Possible Grants Inclusion Support Program � The Inclusion Support Program makes grant funding and technical assistance available to licensed early childhood service providers in North Dakota who care for children with special needs ages birth through 12 years old. � The program is designed to help home and center-based providers create and maintain an inclusive environment that supports children with disabilities or developmental delays to learn, grow, play, and develop alongside their classmates in a natural setting. � Early � Reading First Funding Grants are designed to help early childhood centers improve their programs, by creating centers of excellence that provide preschool-age children with language and cognitive skills, and an early reading foundation

Possible Grants Early Childhood Education Environment Grant-Department of Public Instruction Title 1

Advocation � � � � It is very important to advocate for early childhood education As an educator I will advocate for early childhood Education, and attend legislative meetings to voice my opinion I feel that advocating and participating in these events will only advance my experience, knowledge and passion for the career After testifying and gaining knowledge I will apply this knowledge and experience with my community In many small communities like Bowman the community has little knowledge on the importance of Early Childhood Education, and I feel as thought it will be my duty to inform the community I would like to hold a community meeting to show my passion and knowledge At this meeting, I would show my interest in starting a preschool program and explaining the positives and well as the needs for funding (possibility of donations) I could also hand out surveys to the community to get further knowledge such as how many families would use the program, and a number of families/kids in the community, concerns, and questions that they may have

Resources � � � � http: //vocaroo. com/i/s 04 LZScc 6 lv. Q http: //www. nd. gov/dhs/services/childcare/guidelines. html http: //www. dpi. state. nd. us/Early. Childhood. Educ/preschool. shtm http: //naeyc. org/ http: //www. nieer. org/ https: //www. austinisd. org/academics/early-childhood-education/prek-3/half-dayschedule Budgest Materials: www. walmart. com