For my inquiry-unit plan, I chose the topic of forests because I believe that there is a lot children from learn from being outdoors and by experiencing nature. In my unit for a prekindergarten classroom, the students will learn from the things they experience by being outdoors in a forest. We will learn about different animals and plants found in the forest as well as the different recreational activities that can be done in a forest, such as hiking or fishing. We will use these topics to learn about subjects across the curriculum including science, math, ELA, social studies and art.
Tell me about the school setting. Is it a pre-school or an elementary, private or public? Is it a rural, urban or suburban school/district?
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There are sixteen children in the classroom and there are eight boys and eight girls.
Please tell me about the special features of your classroom. (Charter school, magnet school, classroom aides, co-teaching, bilingual, ect…).
There is one classroom aide in my classroom throughout the day to assist me with my daily routines and activities. There is also another classroom aide that comes in at 3:30 PM after I leave at the end of the day.
How much time is devoted to specific subjects during the day? Subjects should include ELA and Math, but also science, social studies, art and physical development – do not forget nature and outside time.
We have a classroom schedule that we use as a loose guideline for our activities, but we are flexible if an activity needs more time. Students arrive between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM and they are picked up between 3:00 PM and 4:45 PM. A classroom schedule is included below. It is important to note that much of the students learning in special subjects will be done through free play and outdoor time, where they will have access to materials pertaining to these topics.
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If you do, how are the groups determined?
The students are grouped by ability, which is determined through observations and portfolio assessments. The students are in diverse ability groupings at each of their tables during specific learning activities. Students that are high achieving are sat with those who are have difficulty in certain areas, so that they are able to teach and learn from each other.
What other resources do you have? These can include media equipment, hands on materials, online resources, ect…
Our classroom has a SMART board and the teacher has a laptop that is connected to it. We also have access to a wide variety of supplies including art and science materials.
Are there any children with special needs, and how are these needs met within the classroom?
There are no students with documented special needs in the classroom, but each student's behavior and performance is observed and documented. The teacher and classroom aide meet often to discuss how to meet the needs of each student and how to differentiate instruction for these
Tell me about the school setting. Is it a pre-school or an elementary, private or public? Is it a rural, urban or suburban school/district?
My classroom is …show more content…
There are sixteen children in the classroom and there are eight boys and eight girls.
Please tell me about the special features of your classroom. (Charter school, magnet school, classroom aides, co-teaching, bilingual, ect…).
There is one classroom aide in my classroom throughout the day to assist me with my daily routines and activities. There is also another classroom aide that comes in at 3:30 PM after I leave at the end of the day.
How much time is devoted to specific subjects during the day? Subjects should include ELA and Math, but also science, social studies, art and physical development – do not forget nature and outside time.
We have a classroom schedule that we use as a loose guideline for our activities, but we are flexible if an activity needs more time. Students arrive between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM and they are picked up between 3:00 PM and 4:45 PM. A classroom schedule is included below. It is important to note that much of the students learning in special subjects will be done through free play and outdoor time, where they will have access to materials pertaining to these topics.
Daily …show more content…
If you do, how are the groups determined?
The students are grouped by ability, which is determined through observations and portfolio assessments. The students are in diverse ability groupings at each of their tables during specific learning activities. Students that are high achieving are sat with those who are have difficulty in certain areas, so that they are able to teach and learn from each other.
What other resources do you have? These can include media equipment, hands on materials, online resources, ect…
Our classroom has a SMART board and the teacher has a laptop that is connected to it. We also have access to a wide variety of supplies including art and science materials.
Are there any children with special needs, and how are these needs met within the classroom?
There are no students with documented special needs in the classroom, but each student's behavior and performance is observed and documented. The teacher and classroom aide meet often to discuss how to meet the needs of each student and how to differentiate instruction for these