Small Group
What is the minimum amount of time for a small group activity?
15 mins
What part of the day does large group take place?
The morning.
Yes or no.
Is it MANDATED for teachers to have a notepad writing anecdotal notes throughout the day?
No. But it is encouraged.
True or False.
The question of the day can also be a shared writing activity.
True.
When are lesson plans to be turned in?
Thursdays before 3pm.
2 weeks prior to implementation.
What is the minimum amount of small groups you should have during your small group activity?
at least 2
Name 1 activitiy you can do for large group.
(Open ended)
Blue/Green
What Creative Curriculum resource is recommended to be used for transitions?
Mighty Mins
Name 6 additional activities you have to manually add to the lesson plan per week?
Math, Science, Multicultural, Nutrition, Music & Movement, Mental Health, Adaptation
What is an appropriate activity for the 'independent" small group?
(Open Ended)
According to the book discussion cards, how many times must the books be read?
3
What 3 dimensions can you for use the TSG feature "On The Spot"?
Physical, Literacy and Math
When does the 1 hour time for centers START & STOP?
Start-When last child chooses his/her center.
Stops-When Cleanup is called. (Cleanup not included within the hour)
How should you close each study?
What is the final lesson in each study?
Celebration of Learning
Are dittos appropriate for small group? Explain why or why not.
No. Dittos are not appropriate for small group b/c small group is based on individual learning needs whereas dittos require for each child to engage in the same activity no matter what developmental level they are on.
What creative curriculum resource can you use to find vocabulary for the read alouds?
Book discussion cards
How often should you be entering documentation in TSG?
Every week
Creative curriculum is aligned with what 2 instructional standards/structures?
ELOF & School Readiness
What does ELOF stand for?
Explain ELOF.
Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
ELOF is a set of standards based around what young children should know and be able to do during their early years.
Explain how you should determine your small groups.
Individual Ratings, Individual Assessments, and developmental levels are used to differentiate groups.
How should you introduce a new book to your children?
Show the front of the book, talk about the main characters and state the problems they face.
Name 1 thing to avoid when documenting observations?
Bias, Assumptions and Assigning Meaning
Name at least 3 resources we can use to engage parents?
Learning Genie, Ready Rosie and E-Books (TSG Cloud) family partnerships, fatherhood activities, parent teacher conferences, home visits
Name the 6 themes of studies in sequential order. How many weeks does each theme take to complete?
Beginning of Year, Balls, Trees, Clothes, Recycle and Buildings.
6 weeks