WELCOME TO
INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL
�MEET THE TEACHER:
MRS. HEROLD
�MEET THE PARAPROFESSIONAL:
Ms. Spinelli
SCHEDULE
9:10-9:25 Arrival/Sign In
9:25-9:35 Morning Meeting
9:35-10:35 Play Plan/Centers/Small Group
10:35-10:45 Story/Snack
10:45-10:55 Music and Movement
10:55-11:05 Recall/Closing Meeting
11:05-11:15 Pack Up/ Pick Up
11:15-11:55 LUNCH
11:55-12:05 Mindfulness
12:05-12:15 Whole Group
12:15-1:25 Play Plan/Centers
1:25-1:35 Story/Snack
1:35-1:45 Music and Movement
1:45-1:55 Recall/Closing Meeting
1:55-2:00 Pack up/ Pick Up
CLASSROOM OVERVIEW
INCLUSION
In our mixed ability classes,
typically developing students and students with special needs learn together.��Children in inclusive classrooms:�Accept and embrace diversity
Master activities by practicing and teaching others
Develop social skills
Create meaningful friendships
Increase self esteem
ALL student needs are met
Research shows that the benefits of inclusive classrooms reach beyond academics. This is particularly important for young children, who learn best when they feel safe, secure, and at home in their classrooms. An environment that encourages young children's social and emotional development will stimulate all aspects of their learning.
“Children are immersed in learning through purposeful play-based experiences on topics they’re familiar with from their everyday lives. Children find opportunities for rigorous skill development like counting, measurement, and language comprehension while also developing positive relationships, gross-motor skills, and problem solving abilities.”
Recommended by the NJDOE Division of Early Childhood Education
Research Based Teaching Strategies
Aligned to the NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards
STUDIES/INQUIRIES
Focused areas of exploration through play
Background Knowledge
Content Vocabulary
Student Guided Investigations
Higher Order Thinking Skills
Collaborative Problem Solving
�MORNING MEETING
pose questions for inquiry, make plans, and discuss learning.
CENTERS/INTEREST AREAS
Students have a multitude of toys, activities, and materials to choose from during center time. These toys can range from and are not limited to dramatic play, manipulatives, blocks, art supplies, and puzzles. This is student led and based off of student interests!
Kindergarten readiness skills are achieved through play based learning and intentional teaching in centers.
Students learn counting, letter identification, number identification, and prewriting skills.
Students learn planning, collaborating, and self- management skills.
Differentiated instruction allows each student to learn at their own level.
STORY TIME
Literacy Skills
Book Look
Vocabulary/Background Knowledge
Reading and Comprehension
Retell
Listening Comprehension
2019
2019
�SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)
Social and emotional learning (SEL) refers to the process by which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to do the following: understand and manage emotions; set and achieve positive goals; feel and show empathy for others; and make responsible decisions.
Starting in preschool, the Metuchen School District curriculum
integrates SEL competencies into academic instruction to teach students:
SEL THROUGH PLAY
Play Planning
Centers
Studies/Inquiries
Zones of Regulation
SEL THROUGH PLAY
Welcome to the
MOSS SCHOOL FAMILY!
Thank you for coming!
For Registration Questions,
contact Trish Hallas at 732 321-8700, ext. 2000 or
email phallas@metboe.k12.nj.us
For Program Questions,
contact Deneane Bonassisa at 732 321-8700, ext. 1006 or
email dbonassisa@metboe.k12.nj.us