welcome! hangzhou international school pre-kindergarten 2015-2016 ms. bohls
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Welcome!Hangzhou International School
Pre-Kindergarten 2015-2016
Ms. Bohls
Teachers
Teacher: Tess Bohls– 2nd year at HIS, 4th year teacher, 1st
year teaching Pre-K
Teacher Assistant: Mrs. Ivy-3rd year at H.I.S
Morning Arrival
• Unpack backpack• Morning Work
The morning routine helps children with the transition from home to school and promotes positive interaction with others.
Morning Meeting• Calendar• Morning Message• Music and Movement• Jolly Phonics
The above tasks enhance cognitive and social developments.
• Read Aloud/Response/Shared Writing
Specialists and Special Activities
Children develop their multiple intelligences by participating in these classes.
Monday TuesdayWednesda
yThursday Friday
8:10-9:00Rhythm and Movement
1:15-2:05Mandarin
1:15-2:05Mandarin
10:35-11:25Rhythm and Movement
1:15-2:05Mandarin
8:10-9:00Rhythm and Movement
2:10-2:50Library
10:35-11:25Rhythm and Movement
1:15-2:05Mandarin
Stations– Literacy, Math, Social Studies & Science– Large group lesson
---Introduce/Review Concept
– Small group rotation (15 - 20 minutes)
– Station time• Academic/teacher
directed station• Academic/
independent stations
• Stations Could Include– Games– Art– Sensory– Books and puzzles– Writing
Children develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills through play.
Lunch• Lunch 11:25-11:55
– Wash hands– Sit at lunch tables – Trays already on table with food served
• Main food item, bread or rice, egg, vegetable and fruit
• Juice, milk, or water
– Learning opportunity: table manners & social skills
Rest Time
• Rest time-about an hour to start• As the year goes on, we will it out to
a 20 minute quiet time, in preparation for Kindergarten.
• Please do not send huge blankets in the winter. They must fit in the cubby.
Free Choice Centers
•Student choice play centers•Centers could include:•Dramatic Play•Art•Blocks•Puzzles•Math Games•Reading•Trains/Cars/Trucks
Outdoor Time
• 15-20 minutes of outdoor time at least twice a day
• Rainy days: Indoor Playroom or classroom
Outdoor time gives children opportunities to interact with peers, develop their large motor skills, and learn social skills.
Units in order: Houses & Homes, Bears, Patterns, Shopping, Changes, Olympics**If there is any parent who has specialty’s in these areas, please make me aware
-Each theme focuses on a variety of areas (LA, Math, Socials, Science) and strands-Entry Point and Exit Point-Hands on learning-Houses & Homes to begin on September 7.
Houses and Homes Unit• Independence and Interdependence
We will be finding out about all kinds of different homes and, through these activities, the
children will learn about diversity. The children will play together in the home corner.
• Communicating
The children will experience aspects of language such as rhythm and rhyme and will learn
about words, pictures and print. They will listen to and reenact the story of the three
little pigs
Exploring
• Through the little pigs story we will explore a variety of materials. We will use
research materials to find out more about a variety of homes, including animal homes.
Healthy Living
• The children will learn about the need to take care of themselves and, through stories,
explore emotions and emotional needs.
Language Arts/Reading
• Is integrated through all content areas• Curriculum provides opportunities for children
to listen, speak, read and write• Will develop phonetic and phonological
awareness• Will learn and gain a greater understanding of
concepts of print, book handling, story sequencing, comprehension and retelling
• Begin to recognize and print letters• Identify individual letter sounds
– Jolly Phonics
-Program that teaches children letters, sounds, letter/sound combinations through books, workbooks, music, actions, and technology
-42 letter sounds, taught 1 daily and review
Writing
•Predictable/Repetitive Text
•Shared Writing
•Illustrations
•Class Books
•Writing Journals
•Name Writing
Mathematics
Students will learn to:
Sort Objects Identify, extend and create patterns Count to 30 Identify Numbers 0-20 Create Sets Identify and draw basic shapes Use positional words Begin using Pictographs
Science and Social Studies
• Integrated through all content areas• Learn through investigation, hands-on and real
world experiences
This year students will:– Ask questions, collect data and record
observations– Distinguish living and non-living objects– Observe and describe a variety of animals– Name and locate parts of the body– Identify the 5 Senses– Celebrate a variety of holidays– Learn about roles of people in our community
Social/Emotional
• Integrated through all content areas• Children will learn to be a positive member of
our class, school and community, with our school’s ESLR’s as the focus: Knowing, Caring and Sharing, Communicating, Thinking, and Behaving
• Kelso’s Choices (See other slide) – Conflict Management Program by Ms. Tina to help identify and solve small problems independently or get help for a big problem.
Assessment
• End of Year Portfolio• Quarterly Progress Reports• Keepsake Book
Communication
• Email– [email protected]
• Weekly Update/Reminders• Class Website https://hzteachers.scis-
his.net/tbohls/• Take Home Folder
TransportationPlease remember to e-mail me at [email protected] when your child will be absent from school or will be having a playdate. You can also copy Peggy at: [email protected] on the email
UniformsUniforms-no jeans, or colorful pants or tights. Must wear light blue H.I.S. polo shirts with solid color navy blue bottoms (these can be purchased anywhere), or school dresses for girls. Closed toed shoes, no sandals or crocs. Winter time-H.I.S. cardigans, fleece, or hoodie. No bright color shirts over school uniformArrival TimePlease be on time in the mornings at 7:55am
Questions?