Curriculum Night Presentation Early Childhood 2017/18 Curriculum Night Presentation TUESDAY, September 12th 2017 Jennifer Richard

What does the EC classroom look like? Structured and organized Visually centered Based on a work/break system Language/music rich environment Simple verbiage, picture icons, sign language Routine and predictable

How is it structured? The EC class is structured in a way that makes sense to a toddler. It is open concept with clearly marked spaces. The spaces are organized and clutter free to create a sense of peace and cleanliness

Visual learning Visual learning in the EC classroom consists of labeling areas with pictures Using icons to enrich vocabulary Multi-sensory curriculum (learning styles) It’s like “putting a face with a name” ..\..\..\..\..\Desktop\Riding the School Bus - Shortcut.lnk

Work/Break System Our daily schedule is clearly marked for the child to see and participate in Our schedule is structured for a toddlers attention span. Short and sweet. We use reinforcers and sensory breaks as needed and accommodate the active child with lap pads and movement opportunities. Active learning and sensory rich environment

Language/Music RICH! Most of our population has speech/language needs with specific IEP goals targeting individual needs We use assistive technology ranging from communication boards to IPADS, icon requesting and self- talking equipment to teach language Our structured activities are based on music and books with loads of pictures and movement activities

Simple and Specific The direction and instruction an Early Childhood student receives is presented in a way that they can understand. The mean length of a statement is 2-4 utterances. Directions are given in simple one to two step processes and physical prompting is sometimes used to complete the task. All teachers uses consistent language A cool down area is provided for tantrums with a method specific for each child as outlined in their BIPS

Routine and Predictable This is the key to a successful EC classroom. They have a sense of peace and ease in their environment daily Consistency and positivity are essential to learning. Every student has a unique way of learning with specific needs to their disability We are here to prepare them for success!

Curriculum ..\..\..\..\..\Desktop\Modification vs Accommodation - Texas Project FIRST.html ../../../../../Documents/PKG_Final_%20(1)%20(1).pdf Curriculum is aligned with the Preschool Guidelines and modified to accommodate the EC population A student’s behavioral needs, language deficits, and academic weaknesses determine the accommodations they receive in instruction. My goal is to provide your child with the opportunity for success in their Least Restrictive environment.

Klein ISD Our commitment is to you and your child’s educational experience Klein supports our population with ample Assistants and support staff My webpage is updated bi-monthly, text reminders sent, daily folders placed in backpacks, and a conference time or for communicating with you. mailto:jrichard1@kleinisd.net http://classroom.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?JenniferRichard