1. FWISD Learning Model: The Early Learning Classroom in Action

2. Where Do We Begin

3. The School Family
Children spend 6-7 hours in school, 180+ days each year
To be successful, children need relationships with people they spend much of their time
Each child is unique and brings varied experiences to school
The school family promotes children’s connections to each other and to their teachers

4. Working Together

5. Shared Ownership In the early learning classroom, children
share and give each other information
recognize they play a key role in their learning
make real choices about how they will learn
understand why they are learning

6. Leadership In the early learning classroom, children
take responsibility for their classroom
recognize they can help others
Share their ideas and suggestions
know they have a voice that is heard

7. Collaboration In the early learning classroom, children
engage in the learning experience
ask and answer questions
participate in authentic learning experiences
work and cooperate with their peers to make decisions

8. Experiential Learning

9. Challenge
The early learning classroom experiences are designed to challenge children to learn, persists and take risks. The teachers adjust the complexity of activities to build competence and confidence of young learners.
Challenges prompt children to
Solve problems
Think critically
Apply skills and knowledge

10. Research & Create
The early learning classroom experiences are designed to encourage children to research topics of interests and create representations of their thinking. The teachers allow children to use their newly acquired knowledge in various ways.
To research and create, children
engage in inquiry to gather information
use materials innovatively
apply knowledge to new situations

11. Communicate
The early learning classroom experiences are designed to encourage children to communicate. Teachers recognize language is the foundation of all learning and establish language-rich environments that support both oral and written communication.
To communicate, children
express ideas
develop a rich vocabulary
connect written and spoken language

12. Reflect & Grow
The early learning classroom experiences are designed to support children’s reflection on their learning. Teachers engage children in examining how they have changed and grown in their developing of knowledge and skills.
To reflect and grow, children
make connections
reason and refine thinking
record and document their knowledge