Our Day

A Typical Day 

Opening
           Sing a song, greet each other and take care of classroom business
 Specials

          PE, Music, Art, Library and Technology
Readers Workshop

Mini-lesson based on a skill or strategy, independent reading time and reflection

Writers Workshop

Mini-lesson based in a variety of lessons, independent writing time and reflection

 Guided Reading Groups
          All students are in small reading groups for 25 minutes
 Word/Letter Study

Phonemic awareness skills (rhyming, blending sounds. etc.), letter names and sounds, sight words and word level skills within text

Snack and Recess
          Snack and free time on the playground
Math

Number sense, measurement, counting and problem solving using manipulatives and the Investigations Math Program

Social Skills/PBS (Positive Behavior Support)
          Children learn how to be part of a community of learners and friends
Choice Time
           Students make a plan for the social and creative play in the classroom

Choices include: puppet theater, store, kitchen, computer, blocks, Legos, sensory table, art center, etc.

*Yes, all of this in under 3 hours a day!

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