Hitchen, Sara

Time

Activity

We are learning….

8:55-9:10

Arrival activities

We be practicing previously learned skills working towards mastery.  Learning responsibility through following daily routines.

9:10-9:30

Morning Meeting

We are learning about each other and building a community of learners.

9:30-10:00

Large Group Reading

This an interactive shared reading activity of poems, books or other text.

10:00-10:30

Phonics

We are building core literacy building blocks working with sounds, letters and words.

10:30-10:50

Calendar

We learn math and language skills in context of our calendar.

10:50-11:30

Math

The teacher will provide whole group instruction on Math concepts..  Students will then work independently or with a partner practicing skill.

11:30-11:37

Independent skills

Students will practice independent preparation skills for lunch and recess. Teacher will provide guidance as necessary.

11:37--11:57

Lunch

Students will eat in lunch in the cafeteria.

11:57-12:17

Recess

Students will play on the playground.  Dress for the weather.

12:20-1:10

Daily 5

This is a chance for the teacher to pull small reading groups and to provide instruction at each individual’s ability level.  Students not working with the teacher will be engaged in various literacy activities independently or with a partner.

1:10-2:00

Specialist

Students will attend special classes ( Phy Ed, Music, Library and Art) on a rotating basis.  

2:00-2:10

Snack Time

Students may bring a healthy snack to enjoy during this time.

2:10-2:45

Handwriting/ Writer’s Workshop

Students will learn how to form letters and numbers.  The teacher will provide instruction and guidance on the writing process.  Students will write in journals.

2:45-3:15

Science/Social Studies

Students will learn Science and Social Studies concepts during this time.

3:15-3:30

WIN

Student will participate in activities differentiated to their academic, fine motor and social abilities.

3:30-3:42

Pack and Stack

Students will get things ready to go home.