Welcome to Preschool! “Inspiring success one mind at a time” Pelham Elementary School “Inspiring success one mind at a time” September 8, 2015

Our Team Mrs. Longden (Teacher) Mrs. Costa (Instructional Assistant) Mrs. Kobrenski (Instructional Assistant) And you of course!! *Put out post its and pens for questions

Our Schedule Arrival Table Work (name practice, coloring, skill reinforcement, etc.) Centers Circle Time (special helper, calendar, weather, letter/number, skill etc.) Snack Recess (music/movement during inclement weather) Story Time Art or Skill Related Activity Dismissal   Students responsible for getting out their folders and lunch boxes. They put them away in the proper place Rotate through centers (usually 4-5) Child directed and teacher directed

What Will We Learn? Manners Colors Prepositions/spatial concepts: up, down, over, under Independence Name recognition Socialization Letters/letter sounds Books: left to right, author, title, words Sharing Numbers Comparing/ measuring Responsibility Weather Matching, sorting Compliance Seasons Sequencing & patterns Listening skills Rhyming Etc. Expressing needs/ wants Writing grip/ scissor holding Community Size: big small etc. Senses / body awareness/parts Same/different

Keys to Student Success: Building a trusting classroom community Signals/ transitions Classroom set up (quiet areas away from noisy areas, work spaces, boundaries, space) Music Communication (both staff and children) Practice: role model/ role play/ repetition Enthusiasm, attitude Observe and reflect Hands on experiences Flexibility Engaging lessons and activities Emphasis on appreciation Themes: making connections Structure Understanding/ listening Rapport Concrete techniques: signals, sayings, verbal positive reinforcers, pom poms etc. first… then… Predictable routines (responsibilities/ schedule) Visuals Most importantly; your help!

Birthdays: Share: (favorite toy, book etc.) Special birthday crown Singing You may send in treats for your child to share on his or her birthday, but it’s not necessary.

Parent/ Teacher Communication Daily folders Parent teacher conferences- sign up genius Email, notes

Behavioral Techniques Preventative strategies: Remind, reinforce, redirect Positive praise- focus and attention on the good Break spot Visuals Logical consequences

In Preschool, We: Engage and promote life long learners Inspire our students to try their best and to be creative thinkers Build a community of helpers, explorers, sharers, and risk takers Create unforgettable memories

Contact Information: jlongden@pelhamsd.org Main office: 635-8875

The End Thank You!!!