1. WELCOME 2012 Orientation Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

2. Brea Wiles, Studio Educator Annette Brumfield, Studio Coordinator Elizabeth Houck, Studio Intern Claire Pearson, Studio Intern Harless and MUEE STEM Center Staff

3. Hours of Operation 8:30-2:45Monday-Thursday Early Education STEM Center - Corbly Hall 118 Classroom Cell: 304-654-2891 Emergencies Only www.marshall.edu/stemc Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

4. A Laboratory Early Education Experience: Inquiry-based Hands-on, Active Play Print-rich Environment Projects Child Centered, Directed and Focused The Arts Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

5. Classroom Guidance EnvironmentRelationships Active Listening Setting Limits AffirmationsNegotiation Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

6. From STEM to STEAM Where Creative Thinking Leads to Critical Thinking  Science  Technology  Engineering  The Arts  Math Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

7.  Daily Schedule  Parking Pass  Lunches  Sign-in and Out Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

8.  What to bring Complete change of clothes, sunscreen, hat, toothpaste Please be aware of weather changes  Backpacks Blanket, small pillow and a small soft toy  Toileting Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

9. Holidays Holidays may be acknowledged but are not celebrated. (NAEYC)Birthdays Birthdays are important for every child. To remain consistent, birthday celebrations are treated equally. This means the classroom holds a special baking day on a child’s birthday and the entire class acknowledges and celebrates their friend’s special day. (No parties) Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

10. Message Center The message center will be available outside the classroom during drop-off and pick-up. We will have various supplies for you to create your messages. The message center will be available outside the classroom during drop-off and pick-up. We will have various supplies for you to create your messages. The children will also have an opportunity to send their families, friends, and teachers mail through the message center in the classroom. The children will also have an opportunity to send their families, friends, and teachers mail through the message center in the classroom. Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

11.  My Days  Thursday Packets  Portfolio and Conferences  TV, announcements and updates  Relocation Sites for Emergencies  Immunizations  Handbook  STEM Center website www.marshall.edu/stemc www.marshall.edu/stemc  June Harless Facebook Page Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

12. Paperwork Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

13. Tonight’s Activities Free Play and Experiences Free Play and Experiences Library Books Library Books Blocks and LEGOs Blocks and LEGOs Smart Board / IPADS Smart Board / IPADS Creative Art Corner Creative Art Corner Message Center Message Center Question of the Day Question of the Day Meet and Eat Meet and Eat

14. Have a Wonderful Evening…See you Monday! Marshall University Early Education STEM Center