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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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

10. Contact Information:
Main office:

11. The End
Thank You!!!