Classroom Manual for Pre-K
The Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Manual is a comprehensive guide tailored to support new educators as they embark on their journey in a new classroom. This manual is crafted to equip teachers with essential information, strategies, and tools to confidently navigate their roles and create a positive learning environment for young minds.
This manual provides practical insights and information to help confidently navigate a new classroom, ensuring a positive and enriching experience for teachers and their students.
Key Features:
Welcome
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A warm introduction provides a sense of inclusion and belonging.
Job Responsibilities and Descriptions
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Clear outlines of roles for Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Floaters, and Substitutes.
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Yearly checklists for Assistant and Lead Teachers, ensuring a systematic approach to duties.
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Daily performance expectations, classroom management insights, and effective student and employee interaction guidelines.
Organizational and Classroom Structure
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Insights into staff dynamics and classroom setups.
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Introduction to the Pre-Kindergarten Classroom philosophy and daily schedules.
Classroom Management, Curriculum, and Activities
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Guidance on creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
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Tips for visually stimulating and safe classroom layouts.
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Detailed instructions for lesson planning, developmentally appropriate practices, and handling challenging behaviors.
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Strategies for maintaining an inclusive learning environment.
Assessments and Evaluations
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A comprehensive framework for tracking and reporting child progress.
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Developmental assessments covering Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Health, The Arts, and Social-Emotional development.
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Guidance on communicating assessment results effectively to parents.
Policy and Guidelines Quick Reference
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Important information on staff-to-child ratios, supervision guidelines, and age-appropriate feeding.
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Procedures for handling illnesses, administering medications, record-keeping, and opening, welcoming, and closing the classroom.
Table of Contents
WELCOME
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Introduction to Job Responsibilities and Descriptions
Job Responsibilities and Descriptions
Outline of Job Descriptions
Lead Teacher
Assistant Teacher
Floater
Substitute
Job Responsibilities and Expectations
Assistant Teacher Yearly Duties and Responsibilities Checklist
Assistant Teacher General Daily Performance
Classroom Management and Curriculum Integration
Student Interactions
Employee Interactions
Daily Duties Checklist
Lead Teacher Yearly Duties and Responsibilities Checklist
General Daily Performance
Classroom Management and Curriculum Integration
Student Interactions
Employee Interactions
Daily Duties Checklist
ORGANIZATIONAL AND CLASSROOM STRUCTURE
Our Staff
Our Classrooms
Introduction to the Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Philosophy
Classroom Layout and Set-Up
Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Daily Schedule
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, CURRICULUM, AND ACTIVITIES
Guidance on Creating a Positive and Engaging Learning Environment
Tips on Creating a Visually Stimulating and Safe Environment
Creating Lesson Plans
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Learning Domains
Finding Activities
Lesson Plan Additives
Preparation for Activities and How to Format
Putting Your Lesson Plans Into Action
Strategies for Handling Challenging Behaviors and Maintaining a Positive Environment
Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
Students with Disabilities
Guidance and Discipline Procedures
Challenging Behavior Process
Maintaining Daily Childcare Log
Daily Childcare Log
ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS
Tracking and Reporting Child Progress
Three-Year-Old to Kindergarten Developmental Assessment
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Physical Health
The Arts
Social-Emotional
Communicating Developmental Assessment Results to Parents
POLICY AND GUIDELINES QUICK REFERENCE
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Supervision Guidelines
Feeding Young Children
Age-Appropriate Feeding
Illness
Administering Medications
Record Keeping Procedures
Classroom Opening Procedure
Classroom Welcoming Procedure
Classroom Closing Procedure