Morning Meeting
During morning meeting should students be greeted by name?
Yes. Examples: handshake, song, chant, high five, etc.
When handling food what should the staff member always be wearing?
Gloves
What is the child to adult ratio in our classrooms?
The 2:20 child-adult ratio applies to both, indoor and outdoor activities. Each teacher has the primary responsibility for 10 children and develops a deeper attachment to the identified group. The teacher knows the names of the 10 children he/she is responsible for and if the child is present or absent for the day. The list of the 10 children’s names and the responsible teacher is posted in the classroom and updated regularly.
What does the acronym IWA stand for?
Individualized Weekly Activity
True or False. Parents are encouraged to spend time in the classroom?
True. Parents are encouraged to spend time in the classroom sharing in and facilitating their child’s learning experiences. Parents are recognized as the child’s first and most important teacher and together, teachers and parents plan for each child’s next steps along the developmental continuum.
How long should morning meeting last?
Between 10 to 15 minutes based on the needs and development of your students.
How should meals be prepared and served?
Family style
Children should be supervised by _________ and _________ at all times.
Sight and sound. This includes child size furniture, appropriate materials, clutter-free and organized spaces for staff to see and hear the children. Blind corners and spaces are blocked to avoid children from getting into unsupervised areas.
When planning what Curriculum do we follow?
Creative Curriculum
Name two ways to utilize the curriculum with Fidelity.
What are ways in which teachers can develop positive relationships with children?
Teachers can develop relationships with children though talking, listening and touching children in a caring and comforting manner. Teachers will hug children when asked, hold their hands, pat their backs and guide them by the shoulders, especially if children are sad or frustrated.
Why is greeting a child by name so important?
Helps set a positive tone for the day. It provides a sense of recognition and belonging.
True or False: During mealtime staff and students should be quiet. This is a time to relax.
False
What should be happening instead?
What form is completed to document each child’s location on the bus?
The bus seating chart. The bus seating chart should be posted on the bus as well as kept in your backpack.
The classroom environment at Head Start of the Lehigh Valley and Pre-K Counts is designed according to 10 interest areas defined by The Creative Curriculum. Please name 7 of the 10 interest areas in your classroom.
Blocks, Dramatic Play, Toys and Games, Art, Library, Discovery, Sand, Water, Music & Movement, Cooking and Computers
True or False. Classroom environments should be viewed as the “third teacher”?
True. Classroom environments are viewed as the “third teacher” and have a significant impact on the development and the responses of the children and adults who work within the space. Classroom environments are adapted and adjusted based on the individual interests and needs of the children in the group.
How does CSC believe letters should be taught? What letters do children most likely learn before others?
Letters should be taught through meaningful activities NOT through letter of the week. Children are most likely to learn the letters in their name first, before others.
How do you teach the children to gather the materials needed for mealtime?
When children are first learning how to gather the many supplies needed for a meal, the first 30 days, the teacher will set up the majority of the child’s place setting for the meal like a bowl, napkin and silverware for the child. For example, when a child comes to the table the first week of school, he/she may only need to take a plate and a cup to complete their meal setting. During small groups, children are learning how to coordinate, gather and balance all of the supplies needed for each meal. By the end of the first 30 days, all children deemed developmentally capable, will be gathering the supplies needed for their meal setting and setting up their meal space independently.
What should staff do to ensure no child is left behind when transitioning from one place to another?
Teachers constantly scan and count the group of children to be aware of where children are located, what they are doing and to account for all children present. Counting is necessary at every transition, when children go inside or outside the classroom, to the gym, to the playground, to the bathroom, for therapy sessions, at drop off/pick-up, or when going for walks.
What should teachers use to individualize activities and lessons to meet the needs of all learners?
Teachers should use their ongoing observations, and interactions with the students as well as assessments (ASQ, DRDP, SR, etc.) and screenings (temperament and learning style). The child’s IEP should also be used when applicable.
When should classroom rules and routines first be discussed with students?
Rules and routines should be discussed with children starting on the first day of school. There are four classroom ground rules for adults and children. These rules are basic, easy to remember, posted throughout the classroom, modeled and repeated to children regularly, and consistently reinforced.
What does a picture schedule help a child to learn? Why is this important?
It helps a child to learn consistency and predictability. Having a consistent schedule provides stability for children. It helps children to better self-regulate and prevents challenging behaviors. It allows children to learn routines and predict what is coming next.
What form needs to be completed when a child has an allergy? Who do you send the form to upon completion? Where is the allergy list posted in your classroom?
The meal accommodation form should be completed and turned into the Health Services Manager. They will create an Allergy List for all children who are known to have allergies and or medical or special conditions. The list is on a red allergy flip chart to assure privacy and is posted in each classroom.
In the event of an emergency, what drill should be practiced monthly with the students?
Fire drills from inside the classroom and on the bus are practiced regularly to prepare children for the event of an emergency and how to evacuate safely.
What is the tool Head Start of the Lehigh Valley and Pre-K Counts uses to measure effective teaching strategies implemented in the classroom and the climate that children experience when participating in the program?
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is used as a professional development tool and teachers are provided ongoing feedback, coaching and mentoring through supervision.
How do we teach children about their feelings, the feelings of others and how each person influences the classroom community?
The Second Step Curriculum.
Give an example of when you used Second Step to help a child in your classroom.