WELCOMEWELCOME

2012 Orientation2012 Orientation

Marshall University Early Education STEM Center

Brea Wiles, Studio EducatorBrea Wiles, Studio Educator

Annette Brumfield, Studio CoordinatorAnnette Brumfield, Studio Coordinator

Elizabeth Houck, Studio InternElizabeth Houck, Studio Intern

Claire Pearson, Studio InternClaire Pearson, Studio Intern

Harless and MUEE STEM Center Staff

Hours of OperationHours of Operation8:30-2:458:30-2:45

Monday-ThursdayMonday-ThursdayEarly Education STEM Center - Corbly Hall Early Education STEM Center - Corbly Hall

118118Classroom Cell: 304-654-2891Classroom Cell: 304-654-2891

Emergencies OnlyEmergencies Onlywww.marshall.edu/stemcwww.marshall.edu/stemc

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A Laboratory Early Education A Laboratory Early Education Experience:Experience:Inquiry-basedInquiry-based

Hands-on , Active PlayHands-on , Active PlayPrint-rich EnvironmentPrint-rich Environment

ProjectsProjectsChild Centered, Directed and FocusedChild Centered, Directed and Focused

The ArtsThe Arts

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Classroom GuidanceClassroom GuidanceEnvironmentEnvironmentRelationshipsRelationships

Active ListeningActive ListeningSetting LimitsSetting LimitsAffirmationsAffirmationsNegotiationNegotiation

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From STEM to STEAMFrom STEM to STEAMWhere Creative Thinking Leads to Critical ThinkingWhere Creative Thinking Leads to Critical Thinking

Science Science TechnologyTechnology EngineeringEngineering The ArtsThe Arts MathMath

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Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

Parking PassParking Pass

LunchesLunches

Sign-in and Out Sign-in and Out

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What to bringWhat to bringComplete change of clothes, sunscreen, hat, Complete change of clothes, sunscreen, hat, toothpastetoothpaste

Please be aware of weather changesPlease be aware of weather changes BackpacksBackpacks

Blanket, small pillow and a small soft toyBlanket, small pillow and a small soft toy ToiletingToileting

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HolidaysHolidaysHolidays may be acknowledged but are not celebrated. Holidays may be acknowledged but are not celebrated.

(NAEYC)(NAEYC)

BirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdays are important for every child. To remain Birthdays are important for every child. To remain consistent, birthday celebrations are treated equally. This consistent, birthday celebrations are treated equally. This means the classroom holds a special baking day on a means the classroom holds a special baking day on a childchild’’s birthday and the entire class acknowledges and s birthday and the entire class acknowledges and celebrates their friendcelebrates their friend’’s special day. (No parties)s special day. (No parties)

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Message CenterMessage Center The message center will be available outside The message center will be available outside

the classroom during drop-off and pick-up. the classroom during drop-off and pick-up. We will have various supplies for you to We will have various supplies for you to create your messages. create your messages.

The children will also have an opportunity to The children will also have an opportunity to send their families, friends, and teachers mail send their families, friends, and teachers mail through the message center in the classroom. through the message center in the classroom.

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My DaysMy Days

Thursday PacketsThursday Packets

Portfolio and ConferencesPortfolio and Conferences

TV, announcements and updatesTV, announcements and updates

Relocation Sites for EmergenciesRelocation Sites for Emergencies

ImmunizationsImmunizations

HandbookHandbook

STEM Center website STEM Center website www.marshall.edu/stemc

June Harless Facebook PageJune Harless Facebook Page

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PaperworkPaperwork

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Tonight’s ActivitiesTonight’s Activities Free Play and ExperiencesFree Play and Experiences

Library BooksLibrary Books Blocks and LEGOsBlocks and LEGOs Smart Board / IPADSSmart Board / IPADS Creative Art Corner Creative Art Corner Message CenterMessage Center Question of the DayQuestion of the Day

Meet and EatMeet and Eat

Have a Wonderful Have a Wonderful Evening…See you Evening…See you

Monday!Monday!

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