Teacher and Paraprofessional Prekindergarten Reverse Mainstream Class MiamiDade

, Teacher and , Paraprofessional Prekindergarten Reverse Mainstream Class Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Our Beliefs • We believe that teaching is an honorable profession. • All children learn and develop at their own pace. • Children learn best in a supportive and safe environment. • Children need specific strategies and a daily structured routine.

Our Expectations for Families • We expect to create a partnership with you “The family” • Maintaining communication between home and school. • To be actively involved in your child’s educational experience. • Ensuring that the child is ready and prepared for the school day. • Participation in field trips, special events. and home visits.

High/Scope Curriculum Overview • • Adult-child interaction Learning environment Daily routine Assessment

Instructional Strategies • Clear and consistent rules, and limits are established • Transitions are planned to eliminate long waiting periods • Misbehaviors are stopped and appropriate ways to handle the situation are suggested • A safe learning environment is established and maintained • Children’s choices are supported

• • • • • Daily Routine 8: 15 -8: 30 -8: 45 -9: 00 -9: 20 -9: 30 -10: 20 -10: 30 -10: 45 -11: 00 -11: 20 -11: 30 -12: 00 -12: 15 -1: 00 -1: 30 -1: 45 -1: 55 -2: 00 Breakfast Greeting Time Phonological Awareness Small Group Time Planning Time Work Time Clean-Up Time Recall Time Large Group Time Shared Reading Self Help Skills Lunch Story Rest Time Outdoor Play Snack Closing Circle- Wishing Well Prepare for Dismissal

Classroom Management Conscious Discipline A Brain Smart Way to Start our Day • Start your day with an activity to unite • Start your day with an activity to connect • Start your day with a stress reducer • Start your day with an activity to commit

Home School Connection • • • Home-Visits Calendar of activities Newsletter monthly Open Door Policy Workshops for parents/families