October 7, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 7

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will work with Whitley on writing her name. I will use the lined paper to write her name, which she can use to practice by tracing the letters. I will help describe the movements of her hand when writing letters to help her understanding how to write each letter; for example, I can say a W goes down, up, down, then up.

9:00 Large group Morning routine I will work on making sure students are sitting 5 Star and are ready to hear their jobs. When they arent sitting 5 Star, they tend to touch each other, talk, and deviate from the lesson. I will use positive reinforcement with the students who are sitting 5 Star, encouraging others to do the same. 9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will sit with Cardin (a girl who is too shy to speak) and help her work through an activity, like the shape page. I will provide her with speaking opportunities like counting the shapes needed for the shape page.

10:10 Large group I will lead group time by discussing the AlphaSound of the week. I will be introducing the items in the sound box and the sound tub. I will try to get students to think about the items and how they match the AlphaSound; for example, I will say /d/, /d/, dog.

10:30 Free choice I will check in on Mandy and make sure she goes to the bathroom. I will make sure she uses the toilet rather than having an accident and going in her pull-up.

11:00 Large group I will try to take the initiative to be the reader during group time. I will read the read aloud to the class. Mrs. Pinkham or Miss Baker normally does the read aloud after free choice. When we head inside, I will ask Mrs. Pinkham what book she would like me to read to the class. 11:15 Lunch I will observe the students washing their hands at the sinks to ensure that the students are not cutting and are doing what needs to be done so we can quickly and smoothly transition into lunch. I will use proximity to ensure students are completing the task accurately. I will give students reminders on how to wash their hands or to wait in line when necessary.

October 8, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 7

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will help Logan find an activity he feels comfortable working on. I will work with him to make sure he understands the procedure, and then I will gradually move away to encourage working independently.

9:00 Large group Morning routine I will make the announcement to clean up activities. I will work on transitioning students smoothly from work time to group time. At 8:55am, I will say, Its time to clean up friends! I will encourage students to put things away and sit at circle by complimenting those who are doing that in an orderly manner.

9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will help Kiera with her writing development. I will help Kiera with writing her name and sight words such as cat, dog, the, is, and so on. I will sound out each letter so that she can hear and then write each letter.

10:10 Large group I will introduce two new activities for the week. I will show children the shape activity of the week, which is a diamond, and the letter page of the week, which is D. I will also review the directions for each activity. I will remind students that the first thing they must do is write their names. For the diamond activity, I will tell them they are pasting 10 mini diamonds on the large diamond. For the D page, I will tell them they must paste ducks on the capital D and lowercase d. 10:30 Free choice I will help Sasha and Uliana join in on play by modeling language. I will go up to a student, lets say Whitley, and say, Hi Whitley, can we play with you?

11:00 Large group I will take initiative by cleaning the lunch tables and setting up tables for lunch while Mrs. Pinkham transitions students from the group. I will also be helping Mrs. Pinkham by completing housekeeping tasks.

11:15 Lunch I will talk to Karolyne to make sure she finishes her drink (which includes her medicines). I will remind her of the importance of drinking her drink to encourage her to drink her drink.

October 9, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 7

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will assist Dawson in finding an activity that suites him rather than having him copy all the activities and actions that Jameson is doing. I will walk around with him, viewing the different activities, seeing if any catches his interest. 9:00 Large group Morning routine I will encourage the quieter of the two calendar helpers to speak up during calendar. I will ensure that both calendar helpers make equal contributions rather than having one dominant child completing the task. I will ask the quieter of the two helpers questions like, What day of the week is it?

9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will encourage students to use manners at the breakfast table. I will prompt them to reply with yes, please or no, thank you after I offer them a bagel or water.

10:10 Large group I will group together similar items in the Sound Box to move through the Sound Box in a more efficient manner. I will look into the box, visually pairing together similar items before beginning to show the Sound Box items to the students.

10:30 Free choice I will encourage Megan and Adilyn to play with other students. The girls tend to exclude others when they are together, so I will tell them the importance of being friendly with all peers in the class.

11:00 Large group I will lead students in from outdoor play; I will lead the transition from the outdoors by seating them and singing songs with them until lunch is ready.

11:15 Lunch I will encourage Karolyne to use her spoon during lunch. One major goal Mrs. Pinkham has for Karolyne is to work on life skills. Sometimes Karolyne forgets to use her spoon just because using her hands is easier for her. I will remind her to use her spoon.

October 10, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 7

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will work with Uliana and Sasha on a life skill activity. I will model the way the activity is shown, and then allow them to copy my procedure. This will be one way I can work with them despite our language barrier. 9:00 Large group Morning routine I will be patient and wait for the pledge leaders to start the pledge. Often times there is a student who is too shy or scared to start the pledge. I will get on their level and work with them to start the pledges.

9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will start an activity with Dominic. After he understands the activity and looks comfortable, I will gradually pull away so that I can get him to work independently.

10:10 Large group I will encourage the students to sit 5 Star during the AlphaSound lesson. I will use positive reinforcement to remind students what proper group behaviors are.

10:30 Free choice I will support Uliana and Sasha during outdoor play. I will model how to use the different equipment on the playground they may be unfamiliar with. For example, I will sit on the swing and swing myself, demonstrating how it is used.

11:00 Large group I will review the activities the class did when we investigated food. I will introduce the topic of food, gauging their knowledge about foods such as where does food come from? and how is it made?

11:15 Lunch I will emphasize food terms when distributing food. For example, I will say, peaches are the fruits for today, and broccoli is vegetable for the day. I will help students categorize types of foods.

October 11, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 7

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will work with Robert on coming up descriptive words at the science table. I will have him investigate the leaves, acorns, and cicada shells; I will foster Roberts language development by coming up with many descriptions and adjectives. 9:00 Large group Morning routine I will make sure students are aware of their jobs so that they can be accountable for them. I will look at students directly as I state their jobs to ensure that they are listening. I will also do an informal comprehension check to see who remembers their jobs. 9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will encourage Mandy to use the toilet after breakfast. I will work with her to ease the uneasy feeling she has when using the bathroom. I will use positive reinforcement to encourage Mandy while toilet training; for example I can say, Mandy, I am proud of you for staying dry and using the toilet, great job! 10:10 Large group I will help Mrs. Pinkham engage students in a Spanish lesson. Though I havent taken Spanish since high school, I will participate as much as possible so that I can help students participate in the lesson. When Mrs. Pinkham has students stating and repeating words, I will repeat the words loudly and proudly so students have someone to follow. 10:30 Free choice I will work on getting students lined up in a quiet and orderly fashion. Before going outside or coming inside, teachers must take roll call. Students must be quiet in order to hear their names and respond. I will sing the line up song so that students are aware thay it is now time to stand quietly for roll call. 11:00 Large group I will sit near Logan to help him sit still and pay attention during group. I will sit in close proximity to Logan. I will give him soft verbal reminders when he gets too loud or is getting to fidgety. 11:15 Lunch I will float in the areas where Jameson, Logan, and Dominic are sitting during lunch to help them with proper mealtime manners. The boys tend to yell or play with their food during lunch. I will remind them to use their hand and to use quiet voices.

October 14, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 8

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will sit with Adlee and help her through life skills activities. I will support her as she completes different activities by using vocal coaching or modeling. I will tell her where some of the life skills may be found (for example: Velcro can be found on shoes). 9:00 Large group Morning routine I will remember to tell students what we are having for breakfast. I often dismiss students to breakfast, forgetting to tell them what we are having. Telling the students exactly what we are having allows for students to make a decision on whether or not they want to eat. I will strive to remember to tell students what is being served before dismissing them. 9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will think of the sound page activity for the week. I will brainstorm using the materials available at First School. After thinking of an idea for the sound page, I will gather the materials and make the pages for the students to use throughout the week. 10:10 Large group I will sit next to Whitley and help her sit 5 Star. I will remind her what she has to do to be sitting 5 Star. When she does not listen or whines, I will distance myself so that she can sit independently. 10:30 Free choice I will keep a close eye on students using the tricycles. On Friday a child on a tricycle collided into a child who was walking. I will work to direct the flow of traffic so that the students can safely and leisurely pedal on the black top. 11:00 Large group I will have students use their memory and listening skills to think about a book we have just read. I will ask questions about story details. When students have answered questions, I will dismiss them for lunch. I must brainstorm questions and pinpoint details I will ask students as I read through the book. 11:15 Lunch I will gauge students knowledge on food as I distribute lunch. I will ask them things like how is food made? or where are some places we can get food? The discussion with students can help me interpret what they currently know about food.

October 15, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 8

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will greet Whitley as she walks through the door. I will give her a warm welcome and a compliment so that she can feel welcomed and isnt upset by her dad leaving.

9:00 Large group Morning routine I will go over the job chart in a more efficient manner. I will flip over the names of the students who are absent before beginning the job chart. By distinguishing who is here or not here I can more quickly and smoothly go over the jobs for the day.

9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will sit near Adlee during breakfast. I will sit near Adlee during breakfast reminding her and modeling to her how to use a spoon so that she does not eat her food with her hands.

10:10 Large group I will distinguish students interests for the project. I will introduce the potential topics to students. I will use the white board to write down questions and knowledge students have about perspective project topics. I will use the engagement level and information given from each topic to help me gauge the appropriate project topic for the students. 10:30 Free choice I will support students as they put on their coats and sweaters. I will help them line up their zippers, while they are also holding their coats helping me align the zipper. I will help the students practice a life skill by having them practicing how to zip. 11:00 Large group I will read a book to the students. I will focus on pacing myself to fit the time left before lunch and the length of the book. I will check the clock and adjust my pace according to the time left.

11:15 Lunch I will sit near Karolyne to make sure she finished her drink during lunch. I will sit near Karolyne to make sure she is taking sips while eating her lunch. Karolynes drink has her medicines mixed into it so it is essential for her to drink it. I will remind her to take sips between her food.

October 16, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 8

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will sit with Isabel as she works on the white board activity. Rather than having her scribble across the board, I will give her, her nametag so that she can imitate writing her name. I will vocally coach her on how to write each letter. I will sound out each letter of her name, telling her the following letter if needed. 9:00 Large group Morning routine I will talk to students about the weather. I will talk about how they felt when they came to school (Were they cold? Were they warm?) and look outside the window to see if we can tell what it is like outside, rather than just singing the weather song, changing the chart, and moving on. 9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will help Mandy use the bathroom after breakfast. I will remind Mandy to use the bathroom after breakfast. Mandy doesnt always remember to go to the bathroom independently. 10:10 Large group I will elaborate on students knowledge regarding the project topic. I will write down questions they have and more knowledge they have. I will use this information to help guide my planning for the takeover. 10:30 Free choice I will stand near the tricycle parking lot parking lot. I will carefully watch as students pick the tricycles and take them out. I will allow students to work out small discussions about who will get what tricycle, but will pay careful attention to any escalating disputes. 11:00 Large group I will pull together ideas from the mornings group time and create a web. I will work with Mrs. Pinkham to create a zoom web that encompasses the students interests.

11:15 Lunch I will encourage students to use their manners at the table. When I offer the students the meal selections, I will remind them to reply with yes please or no, thank you. If the students only reply with yes or no, I will just finish by saying yes please or no, thank you to remind them. I will encourage them by thanking them for having good manners.

October 17, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 8

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will help Logan select an activity. I will guide him by showing him activities he can do independently so that he does not rely on the teachers help.

9:00 Large group Morning routine I will tell the students their jobs for the day. I will focus on each individual child when I state their jobs to ensure that they are listening. After telling the students their jobs, I will review the jobs by having them raise their hands according to what their jobs are.

9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will work with Kiera on her beginning reader books. Kiera is a beginning reader, who sometimes needs support while reading. I will encourage her to sound out each letter, and then paste together the sounds.

10:10 Large group I will work cooperatively with Mrs. C (Spanish teacher) on classroom management. Mrs. C does not know all the students names, so I will assist her by talking to students and reminding them to listen.

10:30 Free choice I will walk around the playground listening in on their conversations. I will listen in for meaningful comments that are revealing about their personalities and interests.

11:00 Large group I will play the SoundBox memory game with the students. I will focus on paying close attention to the students to ensure they are not peeking or cheating. I will look around the circle at each student to ensure they are not looking.

11:15 Lunch I will help transition the students from lunch to nap time. As students are dismissed from the lunch table, I will remind the to go to the bathroom and wash their hands before going to their cots.

October 18, 2013 Daily Schedule and Goals

Week 8

8:00 Free Exploration/Work time I will work on building a comfortable relationship with Cardin where she feel comfortable to express herself. I will sit with Cardin through the activities she chooses. I will provide her with multiple opportunities for talking. For example, I can ask, how many ovals do we need for our oval page?

9:00 Large group Morning routine I will work on transitioning students more smoothly from free exploration. Students often play, run around, and wander off. I will give reminders to get to circle, giving students compliments for being seated and ready, encouraging other students to get to the circle.

9:15 Breakfast & Free Exploration I will work with Mattox to build a stronger relationship with him. Mattox has been in and out of the classroom, and I have not spent as much time with him. I will talk to him and help him on his activities while building closer relationship with him.

10:10 Large group I will brainstorm ideas for activities related to the project. I will focus on a math, science, and life skill activity I can set out for the following week. I will talk to Mrs. Pinkham about her suggestion, advice, and materials she might have for me to use. 10:30 Free choice I will try to have Adlee line up properly. I will stand near Adlee when we get in line to go inside. I will try to get her to line up properly rather than touching and distracting those around her. 11:00 Large group I will focus on having students identify the beginning sound of each word. I will dismiss the students to lunch by having them give me words that start with the letter R (the AlphaSound of the week).

11:15 Lunch I will monitor the students at the sink. I will focus on having the students wash their hands properly and tell them the importance of hand washing. I will give them verbal reminders on how to wash their hands (for example, Remember to rub your hands with the soap.) and tell them that washing hands can keep us from spreading germs and can help keep us healthy.