Session 7

1. Session 7 Additional Features of CKLA-Preschool EngageNY.org

2. DAP 154 Review: CKLA-Preschool Day p. 45 EngageNY.org

3. Four Additional Features Learning Centers Pausing Point Activities Take Home Materials Domain Assessment EngageNY.org

4. DAP 153 Learning Centers p. 33 • One per domain • Related to domain content • All About Me- Doctor’s Office • Families- House Dramatic Play • Animals- Animal Hospital • Plants- Farm Stand • Habitats- Library Center • Opportunities for language facilitation and emergent writing EngageNY.org

5. DAP 155 Learning Centers in the Teacher Guide Plan for Center found directly following the Introduction Lists objectives to be covered during Learning Centers (Core Content and Language Arts) Materials needed and directions for staging Vocabulary and phrases to model Ideas for facilitating play before and after the Pausing Point EngageNY.org

6. DAP 169 Learning Centers Cards One for adult, one for child Increase environmental print in classroom Reminders of words and phrases to model EngageNY.org

7. DAP 161 Pausing Points pp. 127, 273 Two per domain- at the mid-point and end Last 2-3 days each Opportunities to catch up, review, and extend content and skills Teachers may choose to add their favorite activities EngageNY.org

8. Pausing Point Activities pp. 127, 273 Quick “check-in” assessments that can be conducted with groups of students Skills- sidewalk paint, sensory bin ideas, printing with letter magnets, fine motor, etc. L and L- fiction books, class books, field trips, guest speakers, science projects, etc. EngageNY.org

9. DAP 182 Take Home Materials A couple per domain (increases in later domains) Located with Activity Pages Review material taught at school Foster home-school connection Give families ideas and materials for extending learning into the home environment EngageNY.org

10. Example Take Homes • At the beginning and in the middle of the domain: • Family letter, read-aloud, nursery rhyme • Content-related activities to do at home • Skills to practice at home EngageNY.org

11. DAP 178 Domain Assessments p. 280 Located in the Teacher Guide at the end of each domain Not comprehensive; provide a “snapshot” of student’s progress relative to objectives Guide teachers in identifying students who need extra practice and assistance 3 types EngageNY.org

12. 1. Portfolio Collection p. 280 Built throughout the domain Include examples of student’s written work and teacher’s reflections Suggestions for which work products to include given at the end of each domain EngageNY.org

13. 2. Assessments Opportunities 10/25/13 Jamilla demonstrates tripod grip and interest in incorporating emergent writing in play. p. 281 Occur throughout the domain Relative to certain Language Arts Objectives Conducted during Learning Centers Collected on sticky notes in students’ portfolios EngageNY.org

14. 3. Task Assessments p. 281 Occur at the end of each domain Provide a “snapshot” of student’s progress relative to Core Content and Language Arts Objectives Scored as ‘Not Yet,’ ‘Progressing,’ and ‘Ready’ EngageNY.org

15. Wrap-Up These additional aspects are integral parts of the CKLA-Preschool program There is more to know! The General Overview and each Teacher Guide contain additional information EngageNY.org