Preschool Program Design

By: Tomeika Grayson, Christie Guite, Wendy Krajniak, David Longworth

Elementary School Design

Christie Guite EDU 305 Kristen Parker

Middle School Design

Christie Guite EDU 305

Preschool Program Design

Age range of children served in program. Learning activities intended for developmental areas and learning theories of activities. Diverse populations Use of technology to individualize and support learning. Description of classroom organization so children may develop in each area.

Elementary School Design

Age range of children served K-5. Learning activities intended for developmental areas and learning theories of activities. Diverse populations Technology used supports individualized learning.. Multiple Intelligences are accommodated.

 The age range of children served. Learning activities for developmental areas. Diverse populations Technology used individualize and support learning. Multiple Intelligences

Middle School Design

The Age Range of Children Served

Children 3-5 years and that are not Kindergarten eligible. Child has to turn the age four within a certain allotted time frame. (Differs from state to state.) Child must be potty trained.

 Children ages 511yrs. Age dateline Proof of immunizations from physician.

The Age Range of Children Served in K-5

 Children eleven to fourteen years of age. Meet age by deadline. Current shot records.

Age Range of Children Served in Middle School

Physical and Social Development

Team Sports
Tee-ball Basketball Soccer

Classroom Olympics Team work and competition! Events will focus on agility, speed, and timing. The winning team will receive a trophy and every child will receive a reward for participation.

Learning Theory Used Social learning theory- commits social interaction and team spirit. Both activities will encourage social, and cognitive development. The team based nature of many of the games will help children learn how to work together in teams and resolve differences among themselves. (Cleveland, 1999)

PE /GYM Class Play age appropriate games Play inside or outside Exercise and team work One legged rabbit Play inside and outside Children get exercise by hoping on one foot. Learning Theories Used Social learning theory.

Physical and Social Development

Literacy Stations Reading Writing Crafts Computer, Ipads Techno Station Buddy Island Create Island Library Books Computer

Cognitive Development k-5

Literacy Stations Reading Writing Techno Station Ipads Computer Laptops Library Books

Cognitive Development

Cultural background/ Diversity Socio-economic Racial Ethnic Religion Fostering diversity Interesting lessons Relevant lessons Integrating backgrounds

Including Diversity

Computers: (Online interactive games) http://www.juliasra inbowcorner.com/ http://www.starfall. com/ http://www.storypl ace.org/

Individualized Learning from Technology

 Mat for story time, authors chairs and literacy sharing. Computer station S.O.P all around room Vision Statement Reading material, games, puzzles, and maps. Storage bins Dry Erase Boards

Classroom Design K-5

Large Screen Monitor/Projector (with PC/Net connection) Great for story time (Pages from books can be displayed on screen) Slide Shows (Great to display pictures of recent fieldtrips, of different animals, or of different musical instruments.) Group Interactive Games (Games can be played online, displayed on large screen, and interacted with all children).

Technology for Preschoolers

How important is technology? How early should students learn it?

Technology in Elementary Education

 How important is technology? What is the educators role when it comes to technology?

Technology in Middle School

Multiple Intelligences

References:
Berk, L. E. (2012). Infants, Children, and Adolescents (7th ed.). Illinois, United States of America: Pearson Education. isbe. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.isbe.net/earlychi/preschool/preschool_rfp_10.pdf Colorfully Diverse Children. Photo by Jani Bryson. Retrieved 4/13/2012 from iStockPhoto.com from http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-5415482colorfully-diverse-children.php Human Choice: The Genetic Code for Social Development, by Harlan Cleveland and Garry Jacobs, World Academy of Art & Science, 2012

Photos retrieved: http://marketingmama.com/wpcontent/uploads/blogspot/images/abc.jpg Photos retrieved: http://preschoolstem.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/8-violet2.jpg

References: Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom. (2012). Perry, Bruce D. and Kneas, Kimberly Moore. Schoastic. Retrieved on April 6, 2012 from http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.htm Tech Tips for Tots. (2012). Jackson, Lorrie. Education World. Retrieved on April 6, 2012 from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech215.shtml What Should a Preschooler Know About Technology? (2012). Buckleitner, Warren. Early Childhood Today. Retrieved on April 6, 2012 from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/what-should-preschooler-knowabout-technology