Let's Do Early Years
Let's Do Early Years
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Let's all welcome our new pets to our EY family, and use this space to teach and learn more about empathy, respect and responsibility.
A study published in Animals (2024) found that preschoolers participating in rabbit-assisted activities showed significant improvements in self-esteem compared to those who did not interact with live animals.
Upcoming Events & Calendar
May 23rd
May 23rd
Batalla de Pichincha
May 21st
May 21st
International Fair
More details coming soon!
May 30th
May 30th
Children's Day!
More details coming soon!
May 1st-May 12th
May 1st-May 12th
MIT STEAM HOME LAB #2
BIOMIMICRY
May 1st: office sends email home
May 1st-May 12th: children work at home
May 19th-to May 23rd: Teachers choose winners
May 29th: Winners assembly
Things to Re Read and Keep in Mind
Active Supervision & Classroom Management
Active Supervision & Classroom Management
Incidents often happen when we least expect them, which is why we must remain always alert and ensure that students are always safe and supervised, especially during transitions, outdoor play, snack, and all other moments of the day.
Effective classroom management, proactive strategies, strong relationships with students, and assertive verbal and non-verbal communication all play a key role in preventing incidents.
Duties Expectations
Duties Expectations
Your duties start at the very beginning of outdoor play. It is each one of our responsibility to be on our spots on time.
If you are unable to be on your designated spot, please find a replacement beforehand.
What active supervision looks like:
Talking/playing/interacting with children
Helping children solve conflicts (Did you like it? Strategy)
Listening to children as they speak/play
Observing children closely
Walking around
If you see anything that calls your attention about a child's behavior, contact his or her teacher immediately to follow up.
Have you recognized your colleagues this week?
Have you recognized your colleagues this week?
Remember to:
Send a nice email!
Send a voice note
Send a picture
Go and see that person
Write a note!
Let's keep on building a culture of trust and collaboration! 😍🤩😘
Conscious Discipline Language
Conscious Discipline Language
Phrases and words you should use:
First_____ Then_____
You wanted______. Let's______.
You seem _______.
You have two choices. You can _______ or ______. You cannot ______.
I am going to help you ______.
I am going to keep you safe ____.
Is that safe? Is that helpful or hurtful? Remember my job is to keep you safe, and your job is to help me keep it safe.
Reinforcing the Power of Attention!
Reinforcing the Power of Attention!
Nice to Know Emails
Nice to Know Emails
Copy me please! 🤩
Please remember to send nice to know emails to parents as often as possible.
2 or 3 lines sharing something positive about a student will go a long way.
It builds strong relationships with families and students.
New Information!
Technology Survey
Technology Survey
Please complete the following survey so our amazing IT staff can assess our devices functionality.
Feedback Survey
Feedback Survey
Please complete the following survey.
Wish List
Wish List
Please complete the following survey by the end of may. You can fill it out multiple times.
PACO Orders
PACO Orders
We have a new platform for orders.
All orders should be done in the new platform
You all received an email with a manual and credentials
I will approve orders on Tuesday and orders will arrive every Friday.
If you placed orders in the old system, please order again on the new platform.
New Pets in EY
New Pets in EY
These are the following options for names. Please share with your students and fill out the survey as a class so we can choose names.
Student Pictures
Student Pictures
We are currently investigating the new law regarding taking and sharing pictures.
I will share the policy and procesure early next week.
Class Lists
Class Lists
You will receive student cards on Monday afternoon.
May 6th to May 9th: Teachers create groups.
May 9th: Leave cards in Jose's office.
May 12th-May 22nd: Groups by Principal, AP, Counselor and Learning Support
May 26th-June 6th:
Teachers review class lists
June 9th to June 13th:
Teachers review 2nd drafts
June 16th to June 19th:
Final Draft
The Why of Classroom Aesthetics
The Why of Classroom Aesthetics
Provocations-why?
Inspire students curiosity and creativity! Remember: if you were 3,4,5, or 6.... what would you like your learning space to look like?
Environment as the third teacher. Students can play with provocations during centers too!
Learning happens everywhere!
Order and cleanliness-why?
The brain learns best when
the space is clean, organized,
easy to understand,
and structured.
Visual aesthetics-why?
Everyone prefers to be in a beautiful and well designed space! It helps with engagement.
VS.
Learner Ambitions
Remember to upload 5 pictures to Seesaw every week (specified in Atlas).
Print out the learner ambitions posters (PPT above) and include them in your I can space in class.
Refer back to the ambitions and strengths as often as possible to build a common language and metacognition.
Useful Links
Personal Days Form (Please remember to send an email to MJT and cc Maca and Belén)
Link to NAU
Nord Anglia Homepage (Success Factors can be found here too)
Maintenance Form (Please be patient and have grace with maintenance staff)
Counseling Department Guide
PD Opportunities
Quito: May 30 and May 31st
Link to register: http://www.redsolareecuador.com/100lenguajes/
Birthdays
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