Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
first thing :
Part 1:
Select a high-quality childrens picture book (you can find the book online, many childrens books have videos of them being read on you-tube).
Create a powerpoint with the following:
Include a screenshot of the cover of the book
Write a description of the book
Write a list of five techniques you would utilize to read this book aloud to children (i.e. reading the title and the author of the book first, etc.)
Part 2:
Record yourself reading this book aloud and upload the recording to Canvas. Be sure to use the techniques from the articles and textbook about best practices (i.e. reading the title and author and asking children what they think the book is about, running your finger under the text from left to right as you read, asking questions about the book once or twice during the reading, etc.). There are some good tips and techniques on read-alouds in this article-
second assignment :
You have just been employed as a kindergarten teacher. You decide to visit the classroom where you will teach before school starts. When you enter the room, you note the shining floors first and then all of the furnishings and equipment piled high on one side of the room. Cupboards are on one wall and windows on another. A toilet and lavatory opens off the wall with cupboards and there is a sink in the countertop. You can see electrical outlets on the wall with no windows or cupboards.
List four learning centers that you would most want in the classroom. Describe the materials and equipment you would need for each one and explain how each center will contribute to childrens learning.
third :
It is March. The 20 kindergartners in Larry Wideners class are studying the author Beatrix Potter. The children have learned about the authors background, her love of animals, and her talent for drawing. They have enjoyed several Beatrix Potter books in the story corner, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. Today, Larry decides to read The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin to the children during group time. It is a lovely book, 4 by 5 and 1/2 inches, with charming pastel drawings. Larry begins the group time by singing a song about rabbits. He follows this with a finger play about squirrels. The children sit in a circle on the rug, participating with enthusiasm. Then Larry introduces the story by reminding the children of the other Beatrix Potter tales they have heard. Larry holds up the book so the children can see the pictures and begins reading. There is much jostling as children strain in to see the pictures. Soon children are inching up closer and closer to the book. Larry stops reading three times to remind children to sit on their bottoms and to remain in their places. However, before he has read two full pages the children are crowded around his chair and choruses of, I cant see, are heard throughout the group as some children sit up on their knees to see better. More pushing and shoving occurs as children vie for spots in the front. Larry is frustrated. He loves this story and wants the children to have an enjoyable literary experience, however, he realizes this group time is not working well.
Drawing from your knowledge of appropriate group times, identify the most likely cause for the childrens group-time problems. Provide a rationale for your answer.
Identify three strategies Larry could use to enhance the childrens learning at a group time that includes the Tale of Squirrel Nutkin.
last thing : Discuss your plans for a series of three related lessons that are focused on ONE topic. These lessons MUST be developmentally appropriate for children 3-5 years old (preschoolers). Include the following:
A description of the overall topic of your three lesson plans (for example, fruits and vegetables, life cycles, etc.),
A list of 2-3 picture books related to your topic that you will include in your lessons
At least three IL Early Learning Standards that you will use in your lesson plans
Assessment ideas (i.e. using a checklist or work samples).
Learning theories (i.e. Piaget and/or Vygotsky) that provide the basis for your instructional choices.
Your pre-planning reflection should be about 2 pages.
For more info, please watch the pre-planning reflection video below:
