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Compacting the Curriculum into Half Day K
Compacting the Curriculum into Half Day K
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Apr 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Today's podcast is a listener requested topic: How to compact the curriculum into a half day schedule? Well, it's tough, but definitely doable and well give you some tips on how to get it done!Here is an example of Kathy’s half day schedule:8:20-8:30 AM: Come in and Read (Short Literacy Activities/Name Tickets) (M/Tu/TH)8:20-8:40 Specials: LIBRARY (W) PE (F) -Opening and Math are cut to 15 minutes on these days8:30-8:55 AM: Opening ActivitiesCalendarMorning MessageSinglishActivityMath Lesson 8:55-9:15 AM: Shared Reading9:15-9:25 AM:"Imagine It" Phonics LessonHandwriting Without Tears*10 Minute recess if the weather is good9:25-9:50 AM: Waterford Early Reading Program9:50- 11:10 AM: Learning Centers1- Guided Reading (T/TH) Guided Writing (W/F)2- Phonics Lesson/ Phonemic Awareness Lesson (Title 1 Aide #1) (Tu/W/Th)3- Phonics Lesson/ Phonemic Awareness Lesson (Title 1 Aide #2) (Tu/W/F)4- Math Lesson (Parent Volunteer Tu/Th) Rotational Choice from below (W/F)5- Rotates between: Art/Dramatic Play/Listening Center/Sensory/Science Journals/ Writing/Alphabet Manipulatives/Toys/ Leap Pads/Handwriting/Puzzles/Reading Room/Writing Room/Math/MORE!6- SNACK /ComputerYou can also click here and here to see her full day schedule.If you enjoy the podcast and can review us on iTunes that would be amazing of you! We really appreciate your reviews as they help us continue to make the podcast and help other teachers to find us. Kindergarten Kiosk is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network, a network of podcasts for educators by educators. Check out the other great podcasts!
Released:
Apr 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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