Print out these tips for "At a glance" reminders in the classroom when taking observations and documenting children. One of each "color band" , with examples, and ideas of where the child should be located, under that objective.
This form and example help with the CDA process listed below.
RC II Learning Experiences
In your words, describe nine learning experiences (activities) that cover each of the following areas:
RC II-1 Science/Sensory
RC II-2 Language and Literacy
RC II-3 Creative Arts
RC II-4 Fine Motor (Indoor Activity)
RC II-5 Gross Motor (Outdoor Activity)
RC II-6 Self Concept
RC II-7 Emotional Skills/Regulation
RC II-8 Social Skills
RC II-9 Mathematics
Optional: Music and Movement
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Using this conference form allows you to track the progress of each child’s development for every objective that aligns with Creative Curriculum. You will be able to see development over the course of the year at the three checkpoints. It is a great tool to track progression and communicate with the parents.
Included:
• Birth-Toddler Conference Form
• Preschool-Kindergarten Conference Form
• Training Power point
• Directions Handout
• Example Conference Form Completed
Send these informative letters from Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies home to parents to learn about the interest centers, the importance of play, what you do at school and at home ideas to connect school and home learning.
Posters to hang in each interest area of the classroom- or to have handy for your convenience!
Look for the following goals- and more when playing with the students in each area!
Great for Parents! Great for Teachers! Great for getting to know the Curriculum!
Print out these photos for inspiration and ideas to use in your classroom!
Make it a book and add it to your Art Center.
Learn different ways to display and create “ECERS” friendly art.
Add different materials to your art center!
Create different opportunities for the children to explore
Focus on PROCESS – Not PRODUCT
Have fun!
· KWL Chart · Bounce VS Don’t Bounce Chart · Words to describe Balls Chart · Ball Number Game · Ball Sort Color and Size · Ball Memory · Questions to Post · Photos of additional activities
Letter Recognition, Letter Matching, Upper and Lower Case Letters
During Group Time, show one card at a time- flipping through.
The children can say the letter name or sound.
When the ants come up everyone dances and moves around like they have ANTS IN THEIR PANTS!
Keep flipping through the deck until you run of cards or time.
Great letter recognition and sound assessment!
Use upper case, lower case, or both!
Parent Communication Notes. Send home these notes to parents to tell them about their child's day. First note talks about breaking and following rules, second note talks about positive and superstar day!