Edu 305 power point presentaion

Preschool Program DesignPreschool Program Design

By:By:Alex Rogocki, Gail Joseph, Haneen Alsalah, Jacqueline Alex Rogocki, Gail Joseph, Haneen Alsalah, Jacqueline

Sardinas, Jodie Cain, and Megan ForrySardinas, Jodie Cain, and Megan ForryEDU/305EDU/305

April 15, 2013April 15, 2013Professor Christina EverettProfessor Christina Everett

Images cited to Microsoft Clip Art

IntroductionIntroduction• In this presentation:

– The age range of students served– Two Learning Activities for:

• Physical, Cognitive, and Social & Emotional Development

– How to include diverse populations– How to use technology in the

classroom– Description of the Classroom

Images cited to Microsoft Clip Art

Preschool: At What Age?Preschool: At What Age?• The appropriate age for a

preschooler is from two to five years old (Web MD, 2013).

• Why two to five years old? It allows:• Physical Development• Cognitive Development• Emotional and Social Development• Sensory and Motor Development• Language Skills

• Prepares children for school

Image cited to (Google Images, 2013, p. 1)

Learning Activities & TheoriesLearning Activities & Theories

Physical Development Activities

Cognitive Development Activities

Social Development Activities

Emotional Development Activities

Images cited to (Google Images, 2013, p. 2)

Physical Development ActivitiesPhysical Development Activities

• Playing Catch and Throw• Running obstacle courses

throughout the day– Improves hand-eye

coordination– And keeps us active in

every way!Images cited to (Google Images, 2013, p. 2)

Cognitive Development ActivitiesCognitive Development Activities

• Imagination is key• We taste and touch• We pretend to be

– To develop cognitive– And language ability!

Cognitive Development ActivitiesCognitive Development Activities

• We line them up in a row

• Some are high• Some are low

– We must remember, where the pair is though!

Images cited to Microsoft Clip Art

Social & Emotional Development Social & Emotional Development ActivitiesActivities

• Music

• Food

• Costumes

• National flags

• Activities like this– Teach

behavior– And controls

tantrums

(Lamb, 2013, p. 1)

Social & Emotional Development Social & Emotional Development ActivitiesActivities

• Whether sad or glad

• Managing strong emotions

• Helps me to be– Not so bad!

(Lamb, 2013, p. 1)(Lamb, 2013, p. 1)

Inclusion of Diverse PopulationsInclusion of Diverse Populations• Activities

– Dancing– Singing– Arts & Crafts– Outside Games

• Centers– Dress up: Clothes from different

cultures– Kitchen: Pretend foods from

different cultures– Story Center: Stories/Books about

different cultures

Image cited to (Google Images, 2013, p. 1)

Technology in the ClassroomTechnology in the Classroom

• Smart Board

• Projector

• Digital Camera

• Computers

Interactive Whiteboard

Images cited to Microsoft Clip Art

Classroom DescriptionClassroom Description• Carpet Area

• Child Directed Centers– Arts/Crafts– Role Playing– Math– Reading/Writing

• Walls– Children’s Projects– Learning Words

Image cited to (Google Images, 2013, p. 2)

ConclusionConclusion• We have discussed:

– The age range of students served– Two Learning Activities for:

• Physical, Cognitive, and Social & Emotional Development

– How to include diverse populations– How to use technology in the classroom– Diagram of the Classroom

We hope you enjoyed, thank you!

ReferencesReferences• Brown, B. (2010). Early childhood activities for social development. Retrieved April 6, 2013 from http

://www.livestrong.com/article/232587-early-childhood-activities-for-social- development/#ixzz2PQU8BDmQ

• Google Images. (2013) Retrieved April 11, 2013, from http://www.images.google.com• Kidspot. (n.d.). Play catch and throw. Retrieved April 6, 2013 from http://

www.kidspot.com.au/omofunzone/Play-Catch-and-throw+5435+571+sponsor- article.htm• Lamb, S. (2013). How to get children to socialize with others. Retrieved April 6, 2013 from http

://www.ehow.com/how_10033362_children-socialize-others.html• PBSparents. (2013). Activities. Retrieved April 6, 2013 from http://

www.pbs.org/parents/arthur/activities/acts/summer_carnival.html?cat=developmen t• Pinterest. (n.d.). Sensory activities for kids. Retrieved April 6, 2013 from

http://pinterest.com/mamasmiles/sensory-activities-for-kids/• Web MD. (2013). Growth and development: Ages 2 to 5 years. Retrieved April 10, 2013 from

http://children.webmd.com/tc/growth-and-development-ages-2-to-5-years-topic-overview