Tuesday, April 5, 2011

CLASSROOM PROGRESS


Okay, the classroom is SO close to being done and after all the research I have done to pick a working space that is good for Parker's needs I have chosen this.
FULL OF STRUCTURE
Here is the link for the super interested, but the rest I will explain

They start their mornings with these charts and the number's match their bin.
Each kid has 12 bins and four help cards. They follow the order 1-12 and when they need help and it is not a designated "work with Mom" activity they can use a help card.
The cards are laminated and attached with Velcro to the colored paper.
This way when the child is finished they can remove the card from the chart and place it in a small basket placed at their desk. Thus giving the children a clear idea of how much is left and what is coming next.
There are a number of things in their bins
EX: Phonics Cards, computer games cards, circle time cards, regular curriculum, board games, Lego time, and timed cards to let them know how much time for each thing they choose.
If Parker gets a 30 Minute card and books he is expected to
set a timer and take himself to a quiet reading area.
This way of running our home classroom also promotes Independence, responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment for the child.
If the child has a "Work With Mom" card I make sure the other child has an independent task in their tub during that time.
Most everything they need in already placed in their tub when they pull it. That way little to NO questions need to be asked about what is expected of them.
I keep things in reach and allow them to pull more supplies if needed.

This is what the system looks like as a whole
(A WHOLE LOTTA WORK FOR ME ...)
Initially it was a lot, but now that we are set up and running for our first week I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO
thrilled with the out come and the boys are doing fantastic.
This is Parker's side
Here is Cohen
Charts hung and ready for tomorrow
GOD BLESS
SUE PATRICK'S
AWESOME WORKBOX SYSTEM
and AUNT DEBBIE AND TUTU'S
FUNDING

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