The newest program in the Le Mars Community School District helps preschool children learn in both one-on-one and small group settings.
Teachers for the youngest students in Le Mars Community School District classrooms are trying to make a difference in their students' lives with hands-on instruction.
This focus is part of the philosophy for the new preschool program offered in two classrooms at Clark Elementary School.
Teachers for the two morning and two afternoon sessions daily sessions of preschool for 4 year-olds are Tanya Schroeder and Ashley Swenson.
"My goal is to make a difference, and I know that we do that every day, whether it's teaching the students something or making them feel appreciated and having pride in themselves," Swenson said.
Schroeder echoed Swenson's goals.
"I try to have a positive atmosphere in the classroom for learning to take place and make that environment safe and one where the students feel comfortable," Schroeder said.
The preschool day begins with shelf time, where students get seated and ready for the day.
They might might select a puzzle to work on while others are taking their coats off.
"Shelf time keeps them active and engaged while we're transitioning," Schroeder said.
Circle time is the next portion of the day for the 10 students in each of the
the 2 1/2 hour preschool sessions.
During circle time with students seated in a carpeted area, Swenson said she talks with them about the calendar, day of the week and students recite the pledge of allegiance.
Schroeder offers a question of the day during circle time.Polycore oil paintings for sale are manufactured as a single sheet,
The preschoolers also have time outside for fresh air and exercise, if weather conditions permit.
Schroeder said the next portion of the class,100 China ceramic tile was used to link the lamps together. small group time, is different each day.
"Some days we might do an art activity, the next day it might be a science activity," Schroeder said. "It's our chance to work on something that we know the children are interested in or something we know they need help with such as a certain skill."
Swenson recently used primary watercolors separated in an ice cube tray for small group time because students were talking about colors during the preschool week.
"We took eye droppers and they made their own colors,Enecsys Limited, supplier of reliable solar Air purifier systems," Swenson said. "First, I modeled what colors make purple, green and orange, but then the students got to experiment with that."
The activity provided experiences in language as students talked about the colors, developed fine motor skills from squeezing the droppers and offered the science of experimenting, she explained.
Snack time is another teaching experience for the young learners who master independence by pouring their own milk, learn math as they select the number of snacks and socialize by passing the snacks to a classmate.
The classrooms also offer music and movements which Swenson said may combine exercise and early reading skills through songs which rhyme or have repetitive phrases.
Story time is a quiet, transitional time before preschoolers end their day.
Swenson and Schroeder are joined in their classrooms by aides Bev Heemstra, Amanda Larson, Christina Obbink, Jenny Crank and Carrie Gorden.
Schroeder said aides have an important role in preschool, helping instruct the students.
"If a child needs more adult assistance, aides help them get through the day such as sitting with them through a small group activity," Schroeder said.
Aides may take a child through a different activity, if the one the teachers are involved with isn't at the preschooler's developmental level,ceramic magic cube for the medical, she said.
They're also actively involved in handling behavior and communication with students.Unlike traditional high risk merchant account ,
Students' progress in the preschool program is monitored daily through computerized record keeping, which is a state requirement new for preschools this year, Schroeder said.
"Not only are the preschoolers coming in and learning, but we're also assessing all that," she explained.
The Le Mars Community preschool program also brings students with special needs who are ages 3-5 into the preschool classroom, according to Floyd Athay, Clark Elementary principal.
"We're kind of unique in that we have full integration where half our students have special needs and the other half are typical preschool peers," Athay said.
The administrator described the integration as a great opportunity for the children to interact with one another and see the different types of personalities they have and the different ways students learn.
Athay said the preschool is a very good program which prepares students for future schools days and has been shown by research to have value.
"We have two outstanding teachers and we have outstanding staff," Athay said. "They're good at what they do, they're experienced and we're glad to have them here at Clark."
Teachers for the youngest students in Le Mars Community School District classrooms are trying to make a difference in their students' lives with hands-on instruction.
This focus is part of the philosophy for the new preschool program offered in two classrooms at Clark Elementary School.
Teachers for the two morning and two afternoon sessions daily sessions of preschool for 4 year-olds are Tanya Schroeder and Ashley Swenson.
"My goal is to make a difference, and I know that we do that every day, whether it's teaching the students something or making them feel appreciated and having pride in themselves," Swenson said.
Schroeder echoed Swenson's goals.
"I try to have a positive atmosphere in the classroom for learning to take place and make that environment safe and one where the students feel comfortable," Schroeder said.
The preschool day begins with shelf time, where students get seated and ready for the day.
They might might select a puzzle to work on while others are taking their coats off.
"Shelf time keeps them active and engaged while we're transitioning," Schroeder said.
Circle time is the next portion of the day for the 10 students in each of the
the 2 1/2 hour preschool sessions.
During circle time with students seated in a carpeted area, Swenson said she talks with them about the calendar, day of the week and students recite the pledge of allegiance.
Schroeder offers a question of the day during circle time.Polycore oil paintings for sale are manufactured as a single sheet,
The preschoolers also have time outside for fresh air and exercise, if weather conditions permit.
Schroeder said the next portion of the class,100 China ceramic tile was used to link the lamps together. small group time, is different each day.
"Some days we might do an art activity, the next day it might be a science activity," Schroeder said. "It's our chance to work on something that we know the children are interested in or something we know they need help with such as a certain skill."
Swenson recently used primary watercolors separated in an ice cube tray for small group time because students were talking about colors during the preschool week.
"We took eye droppers and they made their own colors,Enecsys Limited, supplier of reliable solar Air purifier systems," Swenson said. "First, I modeled what colors make purple, green and orange, but then the students got to experiment with that."
The activity provided experiences in language as students talked about the colors, developed fine motor skills from squeezing the droppers and offered the science of experimenting, she explained.
Snack time is another teaching experience for the young learners who master independence by pouring their own milk, learn math as they select the number of snacks and socialize by passing the snacks to a classmate.
The classrooms also offer music and movements which Swenson said may combine exercise and early reading skills through songs which rhyme or have repetitive phrases.
Story time is a quiet, transitional time before preschoolers end their day.
Swenson and Schroeder are joined in their classrooms by aides Bev Heemstra, Amanda Larson, Christina Obbink, Jenny Crank and Carrie Gorden.
Schroeder said aides have an important role in preschool, helping instruct the students.
"If a child needs more adult assistance, aides help them get through the day such as sitting with them through a small group activity," Schroeder said.
Aides may take a child through a different activity, if the one the teachers are involved with isn't at the preschooler's developmental level,ceramic magic cube for the medical, she said.
They're also actively involved in handling behavior and communication with students.Unlike traditional high risk merchant account ,
Students' progress in the preschool program is monitored daily through computerized record keeping, which is a state requirement new for preschools this year, Schroeder said.
"Not only are the preschoolers coming in and learning, but we're also assessing all that," she explained.
The Le Mars Community preschool program also brings students with special needs who are ages 3-5 into the preschool classroom, according to Floyd Athay, Clark Elementary principal.
"We're kind of unique in that we have full integration where half our students have special needs and the other half are typical preschool peers," Athay said.
The administrator described the integration as a great opportunity for the children to interact with one another and see the different types of personalities they have and the different ways students learn.
Athay said the preschool is a very good program which prepares students for future schools days and has been shown by research to have value.
"We have two outstanding teachers and we have outstanding staff," Athay said. "They're good at what they do, they're experienced and we're glad to have them here at Clark."
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