CREATIVE CURRICULUM/FIDELITY CHECK
TRUE OR FALSE? Having a neat and orderly room is part of the Fidelity Check.
TRUE.
Under Physical Environment the standard reads: "Classroom clutter is minimal, including too many materials displayed simultaneously."
The date and time lesson plans needs to be submitted each week.
4:00 PM ON THURSDAYS
(Please send an email if there are extenuating circumstances.)
TRUE OR FALSE?
When a teacher has a student with a behavior or development concern, they should go ahead and make a referral and then have conversations/meetings with the parent or guardian.
FALSE
Parents/Guardians will always be your first point of contact. This should happen prior to a formal referral. Conversations may need to happen on multiple occasions because this may be the first time a parent is aware of a concern. Inquire as to if they see the same concern at home and how they address it.
Establishing predictable and consistent schedules, routines and behavior expectations is important because:
A. They will help kids learn to read a clock.
B. They influence children's emotional, cognitive and social development.
C. B and D
D. They help children feel secure and comfortable.
C. B and D
Having predictable schedules, routines and behavior expectations helps children form relationships with those around them, and helps them gain a sense of belonging and self-confidence.
The purpose of an Educational Coach is to:
A) Provide resources to support classroom instruction.
B) Know curriculum standards and help plan instruction and assessment.
C) Model/Mentor
D) All of the above
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
Also, the role of a coach is to pursue their own learning in the field of education through continuous training.
True or False?
Mighty Minutes are linked to one or more learning objective(s) found in Creative Curriculum.
TRUE
Mighty Minutes give teachers a resource for determining which activities to use when they want to focus on a particular objective.
THE STANDARD READS: "Transitions between activities are smooth and used as opportunities to teach skills and concepts." Which is not part of a good transition?
A. Giving notice before the transition.
B. Having materials ready for the next activity.
C. Having wait time between activities.
D. Using a specific sound to indicate it is time to transition.
C. HAVING WAIT TIME BETWEEN ACTIVITIES. Wait time increases inattention and behavior in students. Smooth transitions can be achieved using Mighty Minutes.
Current lesson plans should be posted in what two locations at the center by Monday morning?
1) On PARENT BULLETIN BOARD
2) NEAR TEACHER'S DESK
(A working copy for the classroom is a good idea too).
Who reaches out to the AEA to make any referrals?
The Disabilities Specialist. Please do not contact the AEA directly.
What is the target number of times students should have IMIL per day?
A. 3
B. 7
C. 5
D. What is IMIL?
C. 5
Start slow but try to work up to at least five per day.
As an Educator, which of these is not part of Professional and Personal Development?
A. Memorizing Curricula and Program Policies
B. Preparation and Collaboration
C. Goal Setting and Action Planning
D. Reflection and Feedback
A. MEMORIZING CURRICULA AND PROGRAM POLICIES.
Professional Development is on-going professional learning. Simply put, it is becoming better at specific teaching methods through intentional practice.
Mighty minutes do or do not have to used in numerical order?
Do not
Mighty Minutes can be used in any order. More effective or popular Mighty Minutes can be used more than once.
According to the Book Discussion Cards, a teacher should read the same story at least ________ times during the unit.
THREE
First: Introduces characters and vocab.
Second: Encourages student recall.
Third: Help students reconstruct the story.
Good lesson preparation means that all _______________ are gathered prior to the start of class each day.
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
TRUE OR FALSE?
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are suggestions.
FALSE
An IEP is a legal, binding document that spells out exact measurable goals for a child and states the related services that the school will provide to help the child be successful.
The best time to prepare for a lesson and gather supplies that will support it is:
A. As you're doing it!
B. Five minutes prior to the lesson.
C. The days or weeks prior to the lesson.
D. Christmas Day
C THE DAYS/WEEKS PRIOR TO THE LESSON. A strong lesson includes:
1) All staff and students being aware of the learning goal.
2) Supplies gathered well in advance of the activity.
3) Creative modalities to present information.
4) Tactile/hands-on activities.
5) Associated vocabulary
4) Checking for understanding
Good teachers take everyday activities and extend them to create well-rounded learning experiences.
Name two ways a teacher could make "going for a walk" an opportunity for deeper learning or reinforcement of previous learning.
SOME WAYS MIGHT INCLUDE:
1) FRONT-LOADING of information prior to leaving the Head Start center. (discussion/videos)
1) LITERACY: Reading: Observing a "Stop" sign or finding a specific letter. Vocabulary: "While we're walking we'll see a Courthouse. A Courthouse is ......" Compare/contrast using size and positional words. "The building in front is smaller than the one in back."
2) MATH: Counting something specific (windows, doors, blue cars, etc.). Attention to shapes/colors.
3) SAFETY: Discussion/practice of pedestrian safety rules.
4) OPINION: Students share their likes and ideas.
5) FOLLOW-UP: Group writing, a video supporting what students experienced, an art project or something else hands-on that cements learning.
Areas of developmental learning addressed in Mighty Minute activities include all but which one of these?
Social-Emotional, Social Media, Physical, Language, Cognitive, Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, The Arts.
SOCIAL MEDIA
(Please do not teach students how to log into Facebook , Instagram or Snap Chat!) :)
What four ways show a print-rich environment?
A. Word cards with picture association.
B. Posters that identify classroom practices.
C. A chart story from a walk around the block.
D. Books stored on shelving that the teacher gets down whenever students request them.
E. Student dictation about artwork or family.
CHOICES A, B, C, E
Books should be at eye-level with covers showing. They should be switched out every three weeks.
A print-rich environment includes a variety of teacher-generated writing, along with books, magazines and narrative descriptions. Books should be inclusive of both fiction and non-fiction.
*Goal this year: Increased use of library center.
When planning lessons, special consideration needs to be given to:
A) What's for lunch
B) Dual Language Learners
C) The Creepy Baby Doll
D) What is new on Tik Tok
B) DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Special considerations include use of gestures, speaking slowly, giving ample time to respond, reading to the child individually, pairing an English-speaking child with a dual language learner, accepting use of English or child's home language.
When there is a concern about a child's development or behavior, what should be done after speaking to the parents?
A) Call the Area Education Agency
B) Call Lori Ferris.
C) Start collecting data in the area of concern.
D) Ignore it until the child matures.
C. START COLLECTING DATA IN THE AREA OF CONCERN.
One way to help young children understand acceptable social interaction is through the use of:
A. The Crisis Assistance Line
B. Fairy Tales
C. Social Stories and Personalized Books
D. Professional Wrestling Videos
C. SOCIAL STORIES AND PERSONALIZED BOOKS.
All sites should have generic social stories. Personalized books can be written using student pictures.
Name one special accommodation or modification that could help make a struggling student successful.
ANSWERS WILL VARY BUT MIGHT INCLUDE:
Special seating, Individual pictorial schedule, Individual behavior book, Audio recordings, First/Then Statements, Altered Expectations, Peer Helper, Timer, Quiet Corner, Special Equipment or Materials, Coach Assistance, Frequent Brain Breaks, Extended Time to Complete Tasks.
All classrooms have Mighty Minute Cards 1-100 ($175.00/box). Additional Cards can be found:
A. On a shelf in the back of the shed.
B. At the local True Value
C. On the Mighty Minute App or on Teaching Strategies Gold.
D. In teacher notebooks
C. ON THE MIGHTY MINUTE APP OR ON TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD.
_____________ can strongly support a teacher by helping to complete Teaching Strategies Gold Documentation.
A. George Washington and Abe Lincoln
B. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
C. Teaching Assistants and FRAs
D. Bartles and Jaymes
C. TEACHING ASSISTANTS AND FRAs
2022-2023 Goal: For teachers to establish ways in which TAs and FRAs can systematically help collect data/documentation for improved instruction and finalization.
Which of these statements is false?
1) Teachers can extend the study when student interest is high.
2) It is good teaching practice to close a study with a special activity.
3) Unit of study materials should not be added to interest areas.
4) Teachers should display documentation of children's learning.
3) UNIT OF STUDY MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE ADDED TO INTEREST AREAS.
When the Disabilities Specialist, Behavior Specialist or AEA provide strategies for the teacher to implement, how many week could it take to see progress?
It could take six or more weeks of consistent implementation to see results.
SCICAP Head Start has a brand new _________ Policy for the safety of students and staff.
A. Policy Regarding the Writing of Policies
B. Capital Punishment
C. Affirmative Action
D. Pet
D. PET
Teachers each have a copy of this new policy.
Teacher Assistants are an integral and valuable part of our Head Start classrooms and family. Which is NOT TRUE about Teacher Assistants.
A. They provide care, comfort and assistance to all children.
B. They are not really teachers.
C. They anticipate the needs of the teacher to help the classroom flow.
D. They help with all aspects of the day including paperwork, cleaning and interacting with families.
B. THEY ARE NOT REALLY TEACHERS.
Teacher Assistants are considered strong influences and teaching partners within the Head Start Classroom.
Name three ways Mighty Minutes are a positive addition to a classroom.
UNDER PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: The classroom space is organized into well-defined interest areas.
Name at least five interest areas REQUIRED for a Fidelity Check rating of "Strong Evidence."
BLOCKS, DRAMATIC PLAY, TOYS AND GAMES, ART, LIBRARY, DISCOVERY/SCIENCE, SAND/WATER (SENSORY), OUTDOORS.
(Cooking, Music, and Computer encouraged)
Name one indicator of actively investigating a study topic over a period of time.
*In-depth exploration of the topic.
*Displays documentation and student-generated work related to the study.
*Provides many firsthand experiences with real objects for children to manipulate and explore.
*Topics are related to children's interests and prior experiences.
* Involves families in the study.
If BIRs and Behavior Data Sheets are not being submitted, what are ways you are able to collect documentation/data to show there is a concern or delay?
Other types of documentation are welcome, BUT BIRs and Behavior Data sheets are required.
When choosing books for a classroom, it is important to have a balance of ________________ and _____-_________.
FICTION, NON -FICTION
Benefits of Non-Fiction: Prepares students for later grades, Expands Vocabulary, Helps ESL Learners, Offers solutions to Real-World Problems, Teaches children more about their World.
TRUE OR FALSE? When reading a book to the large group, the adult should read every page in order for students to gain knowledge.
FALSE
Particularly with the use of non-fiction, a small portion of the book highlighting a specific concept is extremely effective.
For successful use of Mighty Minutes, some routines will need to be taught. Name two routines that would be helpful to teach prior to the use of Mighty Minutes.
SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Forming a circle, echo clapping, following two-part directions, simples commands (like "freeze"), familiar songs (the Farmer In The Dell, etc.), hand and body motions, what it means to "predict", etc.