CIRCLE TIME
Which part of the day, or order of activities does CIRCLE TIME occur?
Math and Literacy
True / False: Learning games can be table top activities or Physical activities.
True.
What is CENTER TIME? Why should we include it in the LP?
A table top activity with the goal of practicing focus, concentration and reinforcement of skills such as cutting,writing,coloring,drawing etc.
We need to write it in the LP to be able to allot time for this and organize the activity to make it a regular part of the routine.
What is a POI?
Point of Inquiry
3 examples of activities you can do in CT after the formula songs? [Neutral activities]
Bean bags play / Parachute play / scarves play / Egg shakers / Tunnel crawl / roll-over on mat etc.
Define the difference of "Letter recognition" vs "Letter sound recognition"
Letter recognition is guiding the child to recognize the form of the letter in the alphabet (visually), while "sound" recognition is guiding them to identify the phonetic sound of the letter. (auditory)
True / False: A good learning game is usually an activity that allows the child to play the game one-by-one while others in the class wait.
False: A good learning game involves everyone at the same time to promote teamwork, camaraderie and emotional development. It is also to save time and allow more chances of learning for the kids.
Art: What should be written first in Art Lesson Planning?
The goal / output.
What is Vocab?
Vocabulary
Complete flow / composition of CT? (hint: 5)
Waem up / finger play - Good morning or Hello - Weather- Days of the week - Roll call
Define the difference between "number recognition" vs "value counting"
Number recognition is guiding the child to identify the digit form of the number, while value counting is one-to-one correspondence or simply counting.
3 elements of LG that SHOULD be written on the LP?
(1) Materials, (2) Narration of procedures with Language output, & (3) Goal
Book: How do we choose the book to read in class?
Based on the theme's focus in your class.
What is the POI for?
To squeeze out ideas from the children and encourage an inquiry-based class. It serves as a base point for a teacher.
Purpose of Circle Time?
Warm up the kids for the day & Introduce the theme.
True / False: It is imperative that the child masters the particular lesson in the worksheet at the end of the day or at least the week.
False. We want to value the character more than the skill of the students.
Main purpose of Learning game?
True / False: Art activity procedures should be broken down per day and written on the LP.
TRUE: To understand the process for the art after identifying the general output. This gives you an idea on how many days you need for one output. Ideally, 2 art projects per month, or more.
True / False: We need different POI and Vocab everyday
False: The POI is only a base point, the children should continue researching and prompting questions after the teacher's POI. Vocab should change only after a week (or more) of mastery and understanding by the kids.
Measure that CT is a success in class?
When kids are singing along, moving along, and displaying fun and curiosity in class.
What about Math / Literacy worksheets SHOULD be written in the Lesson Plan?
Worksheet #number and Title
3 most important techniques in making a good LG
Creative & Fun, Induces language output(engagement), and achieves the goal!
Importance of the Art activities, & story telling (book) in class?
It stimulates their creativity, curiosity and literacy development. The more curious & enthusiastic they are, the more successful you have become as a teacher in implementing the lessons.
What is an inquiry-based approach
Inquiry-based learning is more than asking a student what he or she wants to know. It’s about triggering curiosity. And activating a student’s curiosity is far more complex than just information delivery.