 October 25, 2014

 Norms  Learning Objectives/Essential Question  Research  Reflection on current practice  Exploration of learning centers  Increasing rigor and engagement in learning centers  Reflection  Discussion of new standards and units

 Apply respectful and professional use of technology.  Defend positions politely.  Participate actively in reflections and discussions.  Respect ideas, opinions, and contributions of others.

 Reflect on current practices of using learning centers for mathematics.  Utilize a variety of resources to enhance lessons and instructional practices.

 How can we ensure that our daily instruction meets the needs of all learners and provides the rigor and differentiation needed?

 How do you currently implement learning centers in your classroom? o Time o Number of students o Group arrangements o Number of centers o Center content/standard

Ample play but without active adult support, often resulting in chaos Exploring the world through play with the active presence of teachers Teachers guiding learning with rich, experiential activities Teacher-led instruction including scripted teaching with little or no play

 Enhance children’s natural interest  Build on children’s experience and knowledge  Base teaching practices on the knowledge of young children’s cognitive, linguistic, physical, and social- emotional development  Use curriculum and teaching practices that strengthen children’s problem-solving and reasoning processes

 Ensure that the curriculum is coherent and compatible  Integrate mathematics with other activities  Provide ample time, materials, and teacher support  Actively introduce mathematical concepts, methods, and language through a range of appropriate experiences  Continually assess learning

 “Children who engage in complex forms of socio-dramatic play develop higher levels of thinking, stronger language and social skills, and more empathy and imagination that children who do not have these opportunities” ~ Miller, 2009

 “Play helps children… generate hypotheses, imagine situations from another’s perspective, and think of alternate solutions…”  “Centers give children the opportunity to make their own choices, assimilate new concepts, and use a variety of skills through interactions with peers, materials, and teachers in an integrated, coordinated context.”

 The Race is On! (K.MD.1, K.MD.2)  Bears in the Cave (K.OA.1, K.OA.2)  Shape Monsters (K.G.2, K.CC.4)  Dots & Numerals (K.NBT.1)

 Use a variety of tools to measure the distance your car traveled (K.MD.1).

 Use manipulatives to create and solve simple addition and/or subtraction equations (K.OA.1). ______ - ______ = ______

 Determine the matching quantity and numeral within numbers (K.NBT.1).

 Use your learning centers reflection guide to discuss your experiences with your table.  Share out

 Monster Problem Solving  Subtraction Splash

 November preview  Currently 17 units  Proposal: o Spiraled standards – add and/or build each 9 weeks o One unit per domain/strand – detailed showing spiral each 9 weeks  Assessments

 3 things you learned today  2 things you are excited about  1 question you still have