The document discusses different types of assessment forms for early childhood development. It compares a checklist assessment form, which uses yes/no checkboxes, to a frequency scale form. The frequency scale allows for more flexibility by rating skills as always, sometimes, or never occurring rather than just mastered or not. This provides parents with more information about areas their child has almost mastered or needs more practice. An example checklist and frequency scale are then provided to demonstrate how each would assess a variety of skills.
This document provides information on typical toddler development between 18-36 months across several domains: social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language. It outlines normal development milestones and potential abnormalities in each area. Suggested activities and the role of teachers/adults in supporting development are also discussed. The document concludes by addressing various cultural, socioeconomic, and environmental factors that can influence a toddler's development. Key sources on child development are cited.
This document provides information on typical toddler development between 18-36 months in the areas of social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development. It discusses normal development milestones as well as potential abnormalities. Suggested activities and strategies are outlined to support development in each area. The roles of teachers and adults in facilitating activities and modeling behaviors are also discussed. Finally, the document mentions considerations for cultural, socioeconomic, and environmental factors and provides additional resources.
This document provides ideas for generalizing skills taught in programs to a child's everyday life. It discusses the importance of tailoring generalization methods to the child's lifestyle, age, and interests. A variety of program ideas are presented for generalizing skills such as gross motor imitation, fine motor imitation, and matching in fun, engaging ways like games, pretend play, and community activities. The document emphasizes involving parents and being creative with generalization strategies for each individual child.
The document describes a learning activity where students independently arrange cut-out felt body parts on a felt board. The goal is for students to correctly place each body part in relation to the others. While some parts may already be in the right spot, students work to arrange the remaining parts. Upon completion, students should be able to name each body part and describe its basic function.
This learning task involves children identifying different shapes through touch using a feely bag. Children will reach into an opaque bag and try to identify shapes by their features using only their sense of touch. Starting with 4 shapes or less, this activity helps children distinguish between shapes like circles, squares, and triangles in a fun way. It builds important skills for math, reading, and writing while engaging children's natural curiosity to learn independently through exploration. The task can be adapted based on each child's development level and extended in various ways.
This document summarizes the Kindermusik curriculum and how it supports child development from birth to age 7. The curriculum employs developmentally appropriate practices identified by NAEYC. It integrates learning across domains through theme-based activities presented in a way that engages children. For each age group, the chart shows developmental outcomes, sample classroom experiences, and how the curriculum nurtures growth in areas like rhythmic activities, singing, creative expression, musical skill-building, and everyday music enjoyment. Kindermusik is designed to create a holistic learning experience that supports the whole child.
The document discusses teaching young learner mixed ability classes. It identifies common problems teachers face such as some students finishing activities quickly while others take longer, stronger students dominating, and not knowing how to level activities for different students. It defines mixed ability classes as having students with different learning styles, linguistic levels, backgrounds, intelligences, and motivations. The advantages are said to include catering to differences, learning from each other, and teaching moral skills. Disadvantages include the extra time and work required. The document provides tips for teaching mixed ability classes such as establishing eye contact, nominating students, asking easy questions, praising students, setting time limits, and balancing different activities to cater to different learning styles. Grouping students
The document provides instructions for an art lesson where students will create rubber band stamps to portray different emotions. After reading The Ugly Duckling and discussing emotions, students will complete a worksheet to identify emotions. They will then use cardboard, rubber bands, paint and other materials to design their own stamp representing an emotion. Examples of artists who portray emotion through art are shown. Students will present their stamps and explain the emotion they aimed to convey. Their participation, use of materials, and behavior will be evaluated.
2011.05.04 BIM Presentation - Next LevelAntman1963
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The document discusses Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its next level. It aims to discuss BIM-1, which is Building Information Modelling, and BIM-2, which is Building Information Management. It compares the construction processes for small and large projects, noting that large, modern commercial high-rise buildings now utilize primary consultant teams, 3D models, and 3D BIM models, whereas small projects traditionally used 2D drawings. The document argues that modern production of large commercial buildings now faces similar challenges to increased complexity as modern industries like automotive and aerospace.
The document discusses newspapers and the press industry. It provides details about the News-Press newspaper in Fort Myers, Florida, including its delivery options. It describes challenges facing the newspaper industry, such as declining advertising revenues and changing reader habits. Newspapers have faced bankruptcies, layoffs, and size reductions. The penny press contributed to changes in newspaper content and structure. Examples of press companies are provided, as well as ownership information for The Journal News. Advantages and disadvantages of the press industry are outlined. The document also notes that successful media companies often acquire other companies to expand their influence.
The document discusses the design process for an interpretive sign aimed at inspiring parents to use The Daily CAF literacy model to help their children become better readers. It outlines the goal of informing parents about the strategies and encouraging them to use it. Through multiple revisions, the designer experimented with images, layouts, colors and wording to create a final design that sends a clear and powerful message in a simple, clean format.
DANASO is releasing a new album titled "Flutes" digitally through various online retailers and distribution partners. The summary analyzes DANASO's strengths and weaknesses, provides details on the digital release plan and distribution channels, and recommends future release strategies.
Dairy Queen recognizes the importance of corporate social responsibility and has implemented several initiatives. These include partnering with local charities, offering healthy menu options, and focusing on environmental sustainability through efforts like waste reduction. Dairy Queen aims to operate its business and interact with communities in a way that creates shared value for both the company and society.
Social Studies book design_Public Image Private Shamemarielow
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This textbook provides an in-depth look at the history of the black civil rights movement in America from the earliest days of slavery through to the election of Barack Obama in 2008. It examines the movement through a variety of perspectives, including from movement leaders, grassroots supporters, white supremacists, and political leaders. The book encourages students to see the movement as part of a long tradition of black protest in America, and considers how issues of race continue to this day, inviting students to examine race relations in the US currently.
National Weather Service's Montana Water Supply and Moisture Status Clark Fork Task Force
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National Weather Service's Montana Water Supply and Moisture Status presentation from the 2013 Clark Fork River Basin Task Force Water Supply Outlook Meeting.
Alexander Fleming receives a letter from an anonymous person claiming they saw the Loch Ness Monster. He goes to investigate and meets Adam, the letter writer, who shows him a photo and the location where he saw the monster. While investigating the lake with Adam, Alexander hears a strange sound and is suddenly attacked and pulled in by the Loch Ness Monster. Adam calls for help but the police do not believe his story and arrest him. Unable to cope with the loss of her husband, Alexander's wife commits suicide.
Este documento es una carta de un padre o abuelo mayor a su hijo, pidi辿ndole paciencia y comprensi坦n a medida que envejece. Le pide que lo ayude a vestirse y comer si ya no puede hacerlo solo, que lo escuche con paciencia aunque repita historias, y que no se burle de su ignorancia tecnol坦gica. Tambi辿n le pide que lo acompa単e en sus 炭ltimos d鱈as con amor y comprensi坦n, ya que 辿l lo cuid坦 de la misma manera cuando era ni単o.
Proyecto final de infromativca tiban ma. de los an geles y yolanda pintongeles Tib叩n Freire
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Este documento presenta el proyecto final del m坦dulo de Macroeconom鱈a realizado por dos estudiantes. El proyecto contiene 5 unidades tem叩ticas con sus respectivas actividades y recursos. Las unidades abarcan temas como introducci坦n a la macroeconom鱈a, contabilidad nacional, renta y gasto. Cada unidad incluye exposiciones, consultas y presentaciones en diapositivas sobre los diferentes conceptos y temas macroecon坦micos.
El documento discute varios desaf鱈os en la ense単anza de la lectura y la escritura en las escuelas, incluyendo formar estudiantes deseosos de leer, promover la escritura como herramienta de reflexi坦n, y combatir la discriminaci坦n en el fracaso estudiantil. Tambi辿n analiza barreras para el cambio como la falta de capacitaci坦n docente y propone herramientas como modificar el curr鱈culo y promover la investigaci坦n did叩ctica.
Este documento discute o tema do tunning de autom坦veis, definindo-o como a modifica巽達o de caracter鱈sticas de um carro para torn叩-lo mais potente, esportivo ou esteticamente atraente. Detalha alguns componentes e acess坦rios populares para modificar, como pneus, escapamentos e chips, e explica como o tunning evoluiu ao longo do tempo com o desenvolvimento de novas tend棚ncias e competi巽探es.
Este documento resume una presentaci坦n sobre los aspectos t辿cnicos cualitativos del curr鱈culo. Discuti坦 que lo cualitativo incluye la estructura normativa y variantes de un curr鱈culo, as鱈 como las condiciones necesarias para implementarlo como un profesorado calificado y recursos educativos actualizados. Tambi辿n mencion坦 elementos que permiten actualizar el curr鱈culo de acuerdo a las necesidades del entorno, como perfiles de ingreso y egreso, y el uso de las TIC. Finalmente, compar坦 el uso de las TIC en la educaci坦n de Colombia y Venezuela
Welsh Construction is a non-profit construction company that has completed several projects for non-profit clients in Minneapolis and the surrounding area. Some of their projects include the rehabilitation of a former grocery store for Urban Ventures, renovations to Garden of Gethsemane Church that received multiple awards, buildouts for 13 Goodwill locations, and community development projects at the 1101 Broadway Building in Minneapolis that received neighborhood preservation and design awards. They have also completed new construction for Christ Community Church and multiple projects for North Central University ranging in size from 1,000 to 35,000 square feet. North Central University provided a testimonial praising Welsh Construction's quality work, ability to meet time frames, and exceeding expectations on previous building
This document discusses teaching and learning styles. It begins by introducing three methods of learning according to Confucius: reflection, imitation, and experience. It then defines three main learning styles: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. It provides descriptions of how each style learns best and examples. The document also discusses Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, identifying eight types: visual-spatial, verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, musical-rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. It suggests how understanding learning styles could help in assigning Scouts to leadership positions that match their strengths.
This document discusses typical development for toddlers ages 18-36 months across several domains: social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language. It outlines normal developmental milestones as well as potential abnormalities. It also provides examples of activities and strategies that teachers and caregivers can use to support development in each domain. The roles of teachers and adults in facilitating development are also described.
2011.05.04 BIM Presentation - Next LevelAntman1963
油
The document discusses Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its next level. It aims to discuss BIM-1, which is Building Information Modelling, and BIM-2, which is Building Information Management. It compares the construction processes for small and large projects, noting that large, modern commercial high-rise buildings now utilize primary consultant teams, 3D models, and 3D BIM models, whereas small projects traditionally used 2D drawings. The document argues that modern production of large commercial buildings now faces similar challenges to increased complexity as modern industries like automotive and aerospace.
The document discusses newspapers and the press industry. It provides details about the News-Press newspaper in Fort Myers, Florida, including its delivery options. It describes challenges facing the newspaper industry, such as declining advertising revenues and changing reader habits. Newspapers have faced bankruptcies, layoffs, and size reductions. The penny press contributed to changes in newspaper content and structure. Examples of press companies are provided, as well as ownership information for The Journal News. Advantages and disadvantages of the press industry are outlined. The document also notes that successful media companies often acquire other companies to expand their influence.
The document discusses the design process for an interpretive sign aimed at inspiring parents to use The Daily CAF literacy model to help their children become better readers. It outlines the goal of informing parents about the strategies and encouraging them to use it. Through multiple revisions, the designer experimented with images, layouts, colors and wording to create a final design that sends a clear and powerful message in a simple, clean format.
DANASO is releasing a new album titled "Flutes" digitally through various online retailers and distribution partners. The summary analyzes DANASO's strengths and weaknesses, provides details on the digital release plan and distribution channels, and recommends future release strategies.
Dairy Queen recognizes the importance of corporate social responsibility and has implemented several initiatives. These include partnering with local charities, offering healthy menu options, and focusing on environmental sustainability through efforts like waste reduction. Dairy Queen aims to operate its business and interact with communities in a way that creates shared value for both the company and society.
Social Studies book design_Public Image Private Shamemarielow
油
This textbook provides an in-depth look at the history of the black civil rights movement in America from the earliest days of slavery through to the election of Barack Obama in 2008. It examines the movement through a variety of perspectives, including from movement leaders, grassroots supporters, white supremacists, and political leaders. The book encourages students to see the movement as part of a long tradition of black protest in America, and considers how issues of race continue to this day, inviting students to examine race relations in the US currently.
National Weather Service's Montana Water Supply and Moisture Status Clark Fork Task Force
油
National Weather Service's Montana Water Supply and Moisture Status presentation from the 2013 Clark Fork River Basin Task Force Water Supply Outlook Meeting.
Alexander Fleming receives a letter from an anonymous person claiming they saw the Loch Ness Monster. He goes to investigate and meets Adam, the letter writer, who shows him a photo and the location where he saw the monster. While investigating the lake with Adam, Alexander hears a strange sound and is suddenly attacked and pulled in by the Loch Ness Monster. Adam calls for help but the police do not believe his story and arrest him. Unable to cope with the loss of her husband, Alexander's wife commits suicide.
Este documento es una carta de un padre o abuelo mayor a su hijo, pidi辿ndole paciencia y comprensi坦n a medida que envejece. Le pide que lo ayude a vestirse y comer si ya no puede hacerlo solo, que lo escuche con paciencia aunque repita historias, y que no se burle de su ignorancia tecnol坦gica. Tambi辿n le pide que lo acompa単e en sus 炭ltimos d鱈as con amor y comprensi坦n, ya que 辿l lo cuid坦 de la misma manera cuando era ni単o.
Proyecto final de infromativca tiban ma. de los an geles y yolanda pintongeles Tib叩n Freire
油
Este documento presenta el proyecto final del m坦dulo de Macroeconom鱈a realizado por dos estudiantes. El proyecto contiene 5 unidades tem叩ticas con sus respectivas actividades y recursos. Las unidades abarcan temas como introducci坦n a la macroeconom鱈a, contabilidad nacional, renta y gasto. Cada unidad incluye exposiciones, consultas y presentaciones en diapositivas sobre los diferentes conceptos y temas macroecon坦micos.
El documento discute varios desaf鱈os en la ense単anza de la lectura y la escritura en las escuelas, incluyendo formar estudiantes deseosos de leer, promover la escritura como herramienta de reflexi坦n, y combatir la discriminaci坦n en el fracaso estudiantil. Tambi辿n analiza barreras para el cambio como la falta de capacitaci坦n docente y propone herramientas como modificar el curr鱈culo y promover la investigaci坦n did叩ctica.
Este documento discute o tema do tunning de autom坦veis, definindo-o como a modifica巽達o de caracter鱈sticas de um carro para torn叩-lo mais potente, esportivo ou esteticamente atraente. Detalha alguns componentes e acess坦rios populares para modificar, como pneus, escapamentos e chips, e explica como o tunning evoluiu ao longo do tempo com o desenvolvimento de novas tend棚ncias e competi巽探es.
Este documento resume una presentaci坦n sobre los aspectos t辿cnicos cualitativos del curr鱈culo. Discuti坦 que lo cualitativo incluye la estructura normativa y variantes de un curr鱈culo, as鱈 como las condiciones necesarias para implementarlo como un profesorado calificado y recursos educativos actualizados. Tambi辿n mencion坦 elementos que permiten actualizar el curr鱈culo de acuerdo a las necesidades del entorno, como perfiles de ingreso y egreso, y el uso de las TIC. Finalmente, compar坦 el uso de las TIC en la educaci坦n de Colombia y Venezuela
Welsh Construction is a non-profit construction company that has completed several projects for non-profit clients in Minneapolis and the surrounding area. Some of their projects include the rehabilitation of a former grocery store for Urban Ventures, renovations to Garden of Gethsemane Church that received multiple awards, buildouts for 13 Goodwill locations, and community development projects at the 1101 Broadway Building in Minneapolis that received neighborhood preservation and design awards. They have also completed new construction for Christ Community Church and multiple projects for North Central University ranging in size from 1,000 to 35,000 square feet. North Central University provided a testimonial praising Welsh Construction's quality work, ability to meet time frames, and exceeding expectations on previous building
This document discusses teaching and learning styles. It begins by introducing three methods of learning according to Confucius: reflection, imitation, and experience. It then defines three main learning styles: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. It provides descriptions of how each style learns best and examples. The document also discusses Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, identifying eight types: visual-spatial, verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, musical-rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. It suggests how understanding learning styles could help in assigning Scouts to leadership positions that match their strengths.
This document discusses typical development for toddlers ages 18-36 months across several domains: social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language. It outlines normal developmental milestones as well as potential abnormalities. It also provides examples of activities and strategies that teachers and caregivers can use to support development in each domain. The roles of teachers and adults in facilitating development are also described.
The presentation discusses memory development in kindergarten students. It explains that memory involves retaining, storing, and recalling experiences. For information to move from short-term to long-term memory, children must focus attention and practice recall. The types of memory discussed include short-term, long-term, and verbal memory. Brain maturation allows for improved coordination, attention, language, and intelligence from ages 5 to 15. Memory capacity is limited in early childhood but can be enhanced through neutral questioning rather than leading questions.
This document discusses learning styles and models. It describes the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (VAK) learning styles model and provides examples of each. It also outlines Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences model which includes linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligences. The document suggests study tools and methods tailored to each learning style and advises learners to identify their own preferred style.
This document discusses learning styles and models. It describes the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (VAK) learning styles model and provides examples of each. It also outlines Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences model, describing the linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligences. The document suggests study tools and methods tailored to each learning style and intelligence. Learners are encouraged to determine their own styles and apply the appropriate strategies.
Play is essential for children's development and learning. It allows children to use their creativity while developing their social, physical, and cognitive skills. There are many reasons why children play, including to learn, create, feel challenged, and have fun. Different types of play serve different developmental purposes, such as pretend play helping children learn about social roles and cooperative play supporting social and communication skills. Play should be child-led, freely chosen by the child, and incorporate toys and materials that encourage imagination and active learning.
The document describes two activities called Articulate and Gesticulate. In Articulate, one person describes words to their partner who tries to guess them within 30 seconds. In Gesticulate, the same is done but without speaking, only through gestures. It then prompts questions to reflect on learning skills used and how they could apply elsewhere. The purpose was to develop oral literacy, confidence, participation and knowledge through an enjoyable group activity.
The document provides information on children's developmental milestones from birth to five years old. It includes sections on developmental screening tests, developmental milestones in different age groups, selected assessment tools, and suggested readings on child development norms. The Denver II Developmental Screening Test and tools like the Bayley Scales of Infant Development are discussed for evaluating children's cognitive, language, motor, and social skills development at various ages.
The Well-Managed Classroom, Alan RobinsonAlan Robinson
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This document provides guidance on maximizing structure in the classroom to promote student compliance and learning. It recommends arranging the physical space for safety, movement, observation and learning. It also suggests establishing clear behavioral expectations that are positive, explicitly taught, regularly reviewed, and consistently reinforced to increase instruction time. Examples of well-written classroom rules and expectations for routines are given. The document concludes by outlining techniques for actively engaging students and using a continuum of positive and corrective strategies to respond to behaviors.
The document discusses strategies for promoting positive behavior in elementary school classrooms. It recommends having 3-6 clear expectations that are developmentally appropriate, such as "be safe, be kind, be responsible." It provides examples of establishing expectations for different settings like the classroom, playground, and cafeteria. It also outlines a 4-step approach for addressing misbehavior that begins with reminders before utilizing warnings, infraction slips, or sending students to the office. The document emphasizes the importance of remaining calm, avoiding humiliation, and focusing on teaching and guiding desired behaviors.
Teaching English to Students with Learning Difficulties by Elena Xidopoulou TESOL Greece
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The word that doesn't belong in the first group is "pan" because it doesn't start with the /s/ sound like the other words.
The word that doesn't belong in the second group is "sell" because it doesn't contain a short vowel sound like the other words.
The word that doesn't belong in the third group is "mad" because it doesn't contain the /k/ sound like the other words.
The word that doesn't belong in the fourth group is "pin" because it doesn't contain the /b/ sound like the other words.
The word that doesn't belong in the fifth group is "zoo" because it doesn't contain a short vowel sound like the other
First grade developmental milestones include:
- Focusing on oneself and developing friendships
- Rapid language development including following directions and basic grammar
- Increased motor skills and physical growth
- Learning foundational math and reading skills through discovery
- Developing independence while still needing encouragement and support
The document provides information for conducting second grade child find activities to identify students for gifted education programs. It outlines six required activities including transformations, writing samples, and figural analogies. It also discusses other possible student work and products. Finally, it describes Traits, Aptitudes, and Behaviors (TABs) which are characteristics associated with giftedness. Teachers are to observe students and evaluate based on the TABs.
Multiple Intelligences for Classroom TeachingPrabhaShukla6
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Understanding multiple intelligences is crucial for teachers because it acknowledges that students learn in diverse ways. Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences identifies different types of intelligencessuch as linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalisticthrough which students may excel. Recognizing these differences allows teachers to create a more inclusive and effective learning environment.
In a classroom, using the multiple intelligence approach helps teachers cater to the individual strengths of students. For instance, a student with strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence may grasp concepts better through hands-on activities, while one with interpersonal intelligence may thrive in group discussions and collaborative work. By offering varied teaching strategies, such as visual aids for spatial learners, music for auditory learners, and logical puzzles for analytical thinkers, teachers can ensure that all students have access to learning in ways that resonate with them.
Additionally, this approach encourages student engagement. When students feel their unique strengths are acknowledged, they are more likely to participate actively and retain information. It also fosters self-awareness, as students begin to understand how they learn best, boosting confidence and academic performance.
In practice, teachers can incorporate multiple intelligence strategies by designing diverse lesson plans that include group activities, individual reflections, creative projects, physical movement, and problem-solving exercises. This variety not only accommodates different learners but also enriches the overall learning experience.
2 Multiple Intelligences for learning purposes only no copy right intendedRose Agarf
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The document discusses Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. It explains that there are eight types of intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Understanding a person's multiple intelligences can help identify their strengths and preferences for learning at home and school. The document provides descriptions and examples for each of the eight intelligences.
Welcome to Kindergarten at IST. Our philosophy is that learning starts with what children can do rather than what they cannot do. The school aims to meet the unique needs of each student through differentiated activities and opportunities for self-directed learning. Key areas of learning include reading, writing, mathematics, and units of inquiry. Daily routines and parent involvement are also discussed to support students' learning at home and school.
This document provides information for parents about their child's classroom. It includes details about the classroom schedule, curriculum, assessments, and important notes. Specials include music, computer lab, library, science, and art. English language arts uses the Scott Foresman reading series. Math uses the Houghton Mifflin "Go Math" program. Assessments include DRA testing, spelling tests, STAR tests, chapter math assessments, and reading tests. Report cards are distributed three times a year.
The document outlines an agenda for a teacher training session on pre-primary education. It includes icebreaker activities, learning objectives, and topics to be covered such as Montessori teaching methods, the role of play in learning, classroom layouts, and techniques for teaching science and the Codex textbooks. Suggestions are also provided for pre-primary school teachers, including maintaining open communication with parents and using various teaching aids and methods like graphic organizers to engage young students.
Catering for Kinesthetic learners in the classroomdavchr
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This document provides strategies for engaging students with learning disabilities in the classroom. It discusses using props, drama activities, and movement to help students develop skills and focus. Creative strategies suggested include using a "prop box" with items like fabrics, sunglasses, puppets and musical instruments. Group drama activities are recommended to develop communication and social skills. Specific activities described are "body moves" to warm up and focus students through controlled movement. The goal is to meet students at their developmental level and make learning fun through creative and kinesthetic methods.
Navigating Social Skills Training: Designing a Musical Roadmap for Individual...Mundana Music Therapy
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Social skill development for children, adolescents, and adults can be an awesome task when a disability impacts socialization. As one of our domain areas for comprehensive assessment, music therapists continually evaluate the impact of social deficits on our clients.
It is important for the therapist to understand social development, formalized social skill assessments, sub-skills within social skill areas, and social programs and intervention often integrated into school and other programs. This in itself can be an awesome undertaking. However, by understanding and recognizing sub-domain categories and skill strands within each social skill area, music therapists are immediately better prepared to conduct assessments, develop more specific goals and benchmarks, and create specialized songs and music interventions for treatment.
Navigating Social Skills Training: Designing a Musical Roadmap for Individual...Mundana Music Therapy
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Types of Assessment
2. The checklist assessment requires you
to check the box if the child can do the
task.
This type of assessment doesnt leave
room for comments.
It tends not to show a range of
development.
It is either Yes, the child can do this
skill or No, the child is unable to do
this skills.
3. 1: the child does not perform the
task.
2: the child has mastered the skill.
This type of form gives you a range
and allows you to show the pars
that the child has come close to
mastering the skill or needs more
practice.
4. This gives you more flexibility than the checklist
form.
The categories of always, sometimes, and never
give a bit more information to the parents.
On the checklist form, you would have to mark
NO because Johnny hasnt mastered the skill.
However, on the frequency scale, you can mark
sometimes. Johnny needs practice at catching, but
in your observation of him, he was able to catch
the ball some of the time.
5. Pre-Kindergarten Fall
Name : Age: .
Date: Teacher: .
Begin Here: making check boxes to the right of the skill.
Social Development Art:
Uses equipment appropriately Enjoy participation
Respect the teacher Tries different media
Interacts well with peers Small Motor Skills
Shows empathy for others Uses Scissors appropriately
Takes turns Holds pencil properly
Listen to others Uses crayons and markers
Shares within developmental Uses manipulative
norms
6. Helps with classroom jobs Attempts to tie shoes
Is able to make choices Buttons, zips, and snaps
As special friends Reading and Math Readiness
Emotional Development Recognizes own name
Approaches new experiences with Prints own name
confidence
Appropriately handles frustration Recognizes letters of the alphabet
Appropriately handles anger Enjoys stories/listening to stories
Verbally expresses feelings Has concepts of story sequence
Accepts responsibility for: Like to creates stories
Personal belongings Looks at books
Personal behavior/safety Participates in finger plays
Cognitive Skills: Counts to .
Know classroom procedures Recognizes numbers
Calls the teacher by name Recognizes:
Calls other children by name Shapes
Shows enthusiasm about learning Sizes
7. Completes a task Social Skills:
Shows concentration on a self- Follows two-or three-step
chosen activity directions
Maintains concentration in a Language:
group activity
Comments: Speaks clearly
Expresses ideas in sentences
Carries on a conversation with
others
Asks questions
Responds to questions
Contributes to group
discussions
8. Pre-Kindergarten Fall
Music: Gross-Motor Skills
Listens Runs
Sings Gallops
Enjoys instruments Skips
Enjoys rhythm and movement Climbs
Participates in group activities Crawls
Free Play: Monkey-walks
Plays educational games Pumps legs on a swing
Works puzzles Rides a tricycle
Uses buildings blocks Hops on two feet
Plays in the family life center Balance:
Enjoys dramatic play Walks forward on a balance
beam
9. Enjoys sensory media Walks backward on a
balance beam
Enjoys using modeling Has hand/eye and hand/foot
dough coordination
Throws a ball
Catches a ball
Kicks a stationary ball
Kicks a rolling ball
Bounces a ball
Keeps a balloon in the air
Comments:
10. Pre-Kindergarten Spring
Name: .Age: .
Date: .Teacher: .
Begin Here: making check boxes to the right of the skill.
Fine Motor and Speech Development Reading and Language Arts:
Has clear and distinct speech Recognizes and writes own name
Established handedness Recognizes friends names
Shows control of small muscles in using Recognizes basic colors
crayons, painting, cutting, and writing
Uses scissors appropriately Recognizes uppercase letters
Buttons, zips, snaps, and buckles Recognizes lowercase letters
Attempts to tie shoes Writes letters of the alphabet out of
order
Uses manipulative Recognizes rhyming words
11. Social Growth and Work Habits: Recognizes letter sounds
Talks freely with other children Recognizes sound sight words
Works and plays cooperatively with others Contributes to group stories
Participates in organized group activities Expresses ideas in complete sentences
Shows respect and consideration for others Enrichment Activities:
Practices self-control Art
Follows classroom rules Block building
Performs simple classroom chores Science
Demonstrates self-confidence Puzzles
Shows concentration in group activities Sensory media
Contributes to group discussions Creative dramatic play
Follows oral directions Plays educational games
Works independently Music
Takes time with projects Plays in family life center
Mathematical Skills: Molding dough
Shows rote-counting ability
Recognizes numerals out of sequence
Writes numerals
12. Uses positional terms ( first-fifth )
Names geometric shapes
Makes comparisons as to size and
quantity
13. Gross Motor Skills:
Body and spatial awareness-understanding ones Center line-the ability to perform tasks involving
Body and how it works in relation to itself, other objects and people outside ones own space
Objects, and other people
Understands over, under, through Cross-walks
Can work within own space Can cross midline when batting
Balance-the ability to assume and maintain a Eye/hand and eye/foot-the ability to use the
position of activity eyes, hands, and feet together to accomplish a
given task
Walks forward on balance beam Throws a ball underhand
Walks backward on balance beam Throws a ball overhand
Dynamic balance-the ability to maintain control Throws a beanbag at a target
of the body when suspended in the air for length
of time on trampoline
Jumps Ride a tricycle
Skips Kicks a stationary ball
14. Jumps rope Kicks a rolling ball
Performs standing broad jump Bounces a ball
Laterality-the ability to use one side. Opposite Upper body strength/flexibility-the ability to be
sides, or upper and lower parts of the body in a strong and flexible enough to use the body
smooth, rhythmic manner independently and as a unit to perform certain
tasks
Pumps legs on swing Hangs from a bar
Runs Seal-walks
Gallops Somersaults forward
Monkey-walks Tracking-the ability to perform tasks involving
objects and people outside ones own space
Hops on two feet Keeps a balloon in the air
Hops on one foot-right Catches a ball from a distance of
four feet
Hops on one foot-left
Crab-walks
Bear-walks on ladder
Comments:
15. Pre-Kindergarten Fall
Name: . Age: .
Date: . Teacher: .
1 2 3 4 5
No Yes
Social Skills:
Uses equipment appropriately 1 2 3 4 5
Respects the teacher 1 2 3 4 5
Interacts well with peers 1 2 3 4 5
Shows empathy for others 1 2 3 4 5
Take turns 1 2 3 4 5
Listens to others 1 2 3 4 5
Shares within developmental norms 1 2 3 4 5
16. Helps with classroom jobs 1 2 3 4 5
Is able to make choices 1 2 3 4 5
Makes special friends 1 2 3 4 5
Emotional Development:
Approaches new experiences confidently 1 2 3 4 5
Appropriately handles frustration 1 2 3 4 5
Appropriately handles anger 1 2 3 4 5
Verbally expresses feelings 1 2 3 4 5
Accepts responsibility for
personal belongings 1 2 3 4 5
Personal behavior/safety 1 2 3 4 5
Cognitive Skills:
Knows classroom procedure 1 2 3 4 5
Calls the teacher by name 1 2 3 4 5
Calls other children by name 1 2 3 4 5
Shows enthusiasm about learning 1 2 3 4 5
17. Complete a task 1 2 3 4 5
Shows concentration on a self-chosen activity 1 2 3 4 5
Maintains concentration in a group activity 1 2 3 4 5
activity
Art:
Enjoys participation 1 2 3 4 5
Tries different media 1 2 3 4 5
Small motor Skills:
Uses scissors appropriately 1 2 3 4 5
Holds pencil properly 1 2 3 4 5
Uses crayons and markers 1 2 3 4 5
Uses manipulative 1 2 3 4 5
Attempts to tie shoes 1 2 3 4 5
Buttons, zips, and shapes 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
18. Pre-Kindergarten Fall
Reading and Math Readiness:
Recognizes own name 1 2 3 4 5
Prints own name 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes letters of the alphabet 1 2 3 4 5
Enjoys stories/listens 1 2 3 4 5
Has concept of story sequence 1 2 3 4 5
Likes to create stories 1 2 3 4 5
Looks at books 1 2 3 4 5
Participates in finger plays 1 2 3 4 5
Counts to . 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes numbers 1 2 3 4 5
20. Enjoys rhythms and movement 1 2 3 4 5
Participates in group activities 1 2 3 4 5
Free Play:
Plays educational games 1 2 3 4 5
Works puzzles 1 2 3 4 5
Uses building blocks 1 2 3 4 5
Plays in the family life center 1 2 3 4 5
Enjoys dramatic play 1 2 3 4 5
Enjoys sensory mediums 1 2 3 4 5
Enjoys using molding dough 1 2 3 4 5
21. Pre-Kindergarten Fall
Gross Motor Skills:
Runs 1 2 3 4 5
Gallops 1 2 3 4 5
Skips 1 2 3 4 5
Climbs 1 2 3 4 5
Crawls 1 2 3 4 5
Monkey-walks 1 2 3 4 5
Pumps on a swing 1 2 3 4 5
Rides a tricycle 1 2 3 4 5
Hops on two feet 1 2 3 4 5
22. Balance:
Walks forward on a balance beam 1 2 3 4 5
Walks backward on a balance beam 1 2 3 4 5
Hand/eye and Hand/foot
Throws a ball 1 2 3 4 5
Catches a ball 1 2 3 4 5
Kicks a stationary ball 1 2 3 4 5
Kicks a rolling ball 1 2 3 4 5
Bounces a ball 1 2 3 4 5
Keeps a balloon in the air 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
23. Pre-Kindergarten Spring
Name: Age: .
Date: Teacher: .
1 2 3 4 5
No Yes
Fine Motor and Speech Development:
Has clear and distinct speech 1 2 3 4 5
Established handedness 1 2 3 4 5
Shows control of small muscles in using 1 2 3 4 5
Crayons, painting, cutting, and writing 1 2 3 4 5
Uses scissors appropriately 1 2 3 4 5
Buttons, zips, snaps, and buckles 1 2 3 4 5
Attempts to tie shoes 1 2 3 4 5
24. Uses manipulative 1 2 3 4 5
Social Growth and Work Habits:
Talks freely with other children 1 2 3 4 5
Works and plays cooperatively with others 1 2 3 4 5
Participates in organized group activities 1 2 3 4 5
Shows respect and consideration for others 1 2 3 4 5
Practices self-control 1 2 3 4 5
Follows classroom rules 1 2 3 4 5
Performs simple classroom chores 1 2 3 4 5
Demonstrates self-confidence 1 2 3 4 5
Shows concentration in group activities 1 2 3 4 5
Contributes to group discussions 1 2 3 4 5
Follows oral directions 1 2 3 4 5
Works independently 1 2 3 4 5
Takes time with projects 1 2 3 4 5
Mathematical Skills:
Shows rote-counting ability 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes numerals out of sequence 1 2 3 4 5
Writes numerals 1 2 3 4 5
Uses positional terms (first-fifth) 1 2 3 4 5
Names geometrical shapes 1 2 3 4 5
Makes comparisons as to size and quantity 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
25. Pre-Kindergarten Spring
Reading and Language Arts:
Recognizes and writes own name 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes friends names 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes basic colors 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes uppercase letters 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes lowercase letters 1 2 3 4 5
Writes letters of the alphabet out of order 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes rhyming words 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes letter sounds 1 2 3 4 5
Recognizes some sight words 1 2 3 4 5
Contributes to group stories 1 2 3 4 5
Expresses ideas in complete sentences 1 2 3 4 5
26. Enrichment Activities:
Art 1 2 3 4 5
Block building 1 2 3 4 5
Science 1 2 3 4 5
Puzzles 1 2 3 4 5
Enjoys sensory media 1 2 3 4 5
Creative dramatic play 1 2 3 4 5
Educational games 1 2 3 4 5
Music 1 2 3 4 5
Family life center 1 2 3 4 5
Modeling dough 1 2 3 4 5
Gross Motor Skills:
Body and Spatial Awareness-Understanding ones body and how it works in relation to itself, other objects, and other
people.
Understand over, under, through 1 2 3 4 5
Can work within own space 1 2 3 4 5
Balance-The ability to assume and maintain a position of activity
Walks forward on balance beam 1 2 3 4 5
Walks backward on balance beam 1 2 3 4 5
Walks over objects on the balance beam 1 2 3 4 5
Dynamic Balance-The ability to maintain control of the body when suspended in air for a length of time
Jumps on trampoline 1 2 3 4 5
Skips 1 2 3 4 5
Jumps rope 1 2 3 4 5
Performs standing broad jump 1 2 3 4 5
Laterality-The ability to use one side, opposite sides, or upper and lower parts of the body in the smooth, rhythmic
manner
Pumps on swing 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
27. Pre-Kindergarten Spring
Gross Motor Skills:
Runs 1 2 3 4 5
Gallops 1 2 3 4 5
Monkey-walks 1 2 3 4 5
Hops on two feet 1 2 3 4 5
Hops on one foot right 1 2 3 4 5
Hops on one foot left 1 2 3 4 5
Crab walks 1 2 3 4 5
Bear-walks on ladder 1 2 3 4 5
Tracking-The ability to perform tasks involving objects and people outside ones own space
Keeps a balloon in the air 1 2 3 4 5
Catches ball from four feet away 1 2 3 4 5
Center Line-The ability to perform tasks involving objects and people outside ones own space
Cross-walks 1 2 3 4 5
Can cross midline when batting 1 2 3 4 5
Eye-hand/Eye-foot-The ability to use the eyes, hands, and feet together to accomplish a given task
Throws a ball underhand 1 2 3 4 5
Throws a ball overhand 1 2 3 4 5
Throws a beanbag at a target 1 2 3 4 5
28. Rides a tricycle 1 2 3 4 5
Kicks a stationary ball 1 2 3 4 5
Kicks a rolling ball 1 2 3 4 5
Bounces a ball 1 2 3 4 5
Upper Body Strength/Flexibility-The ability to be strong and
flexible enough to use the body independently and as a unit to
perform certain tasks
Hangs from a bar 1 2 3 4 5
Seal-walks 1 2 3 4 5
Somersaults forward 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
29. Pre-Kindergarten Fall
Name: Age: .
Date: Teacher: .
A= Always S= Sometimes N= Never
Social Skills:
Uses equipment appropriately A S N
Respects the teacher A S N
Interacts well with peers A S N
Shows empathy for others A S N
Takes turns A S N
Listens to others A S N
Shares within developmental norms A S N
Helps with classroom jobs A S N
Is able to make choices A S N
Has special friends A S N
30. Emotional Development:
Approaches new experiences confidently A S N
Appropriately handles frustration A S N
Appropriately handles anger A S N
Verbally expresses feelings A S N
Accepts responsibility for:
Personal belongings A S N
Personal behavior/safety A S N
Cognitive Skills:
Knows classroom procedures A S N
Calls the teacher by name A S N
Calls other children by name A S N
Shows enthusiasm about learning A S N
Completes a task A S N
Shows concentration on a self-chosen activity A S N
Maintains concentration in group activity A S N
Art:
Enjoys participation A S N
Tries different media A S N
Comments:
31. Pre-Kindergarten Fall
Small-motor Skills:
Uses scissors appropriately A S N
Holds pencil properly A S N
Uses crayons and markers A S N
Uses manipulative A S N
Attempts to tie shoes A S N
Buttons, zips, and snaps A S N
Reading and Math Readiness:
Recognizes own name A S N
Prints own name A S N
Recognizes letters of the alphabet A S N
Enjoys stories/listens A S N
Has concept of story sequence A S N
Likes to create stories A S N
Looks at books A S N
Participates in finger plays A S N
Counts to . A S N
32. Recognizes numbers A S N
Recognizes:
Colors A S N
Sizes A S N
Shapes A S N
Follows two-or-three-step directions A S N
Language:
Speaks clearly A S N
Expresses ideas in sentences A S N
Carries on a conversation with others A S N
Asks questions A S N
Responds to questions A S N
Contributes to group discussions A S N
Music:
Listens A S N
Sings A S N
Enjoys instruments A S N
Enjoys rhythms and movement A S N
Participates in group activities A S N
Comments:
33. Pre-Kindergarten Fall
Free Play:
Plays educational games A S N
Works puzzles A S N
Uses building blocks A S N
Plays in the family-life center A S N
Enjoys dramatic play A S N
Enjoys sensory mediums A S N
Enjoys using modeling dough A S N
Gross Motor Skills:
Runs A S N
Gallops A S N
Skips A S N
Climbs A S N
Crawls A S N
34. Monkey-walks A S N
Pumps on a swing A S N
Rides a tricycle A S N
Hops on two feet A S N
Balance:
Walks forward on a balance beam A S N
Walks backward on a balance beam A S N
Hand/eye and Hand/foot coordination:
Throws a ball A S N
Catches a ball A S N
Kicks a stationary ball A S N
Kicks a rolling ball A S N
Bounces a ball A S N
Keeps a balloon in the air A S N
Comments: