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(Unit 5) Topic 3: Back-to-School Transition Tools for the Early Childhood Teacher

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Unit 5 Topic 3 Agenda:

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1. Unit 5 Topic 3: Back-to-School Transition Tools for Early Childhood Teacher * Agenda
2. Supportive Environment for Learning
3. Redesigning the Classroom
4. Preparing the Classroom
5. ​Lesson Planning
6. Beginning of the Year Assessment
7. Back to School Night/Open House
8. Getting to Know Your Students
9. Providing Responsive Caregiving in Your Program 
10. 10 Fantastic First Week of School Activities
11. Picture Books for the First Weeks of School
12. Creating a Classroom Community
13. Creating Classroom Rules with Children
14. Classroom Management
15. Classroom Management
16. Classroom Management Strategies
17. End of Topic 3 Assessment Quiz

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• Unit 5 Synopsis and Checklist

Topic 3 Course Description:
2 Clock Hours
CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

For early childhood teachers and students alike, back to school can be one of the most exciting times of the year, as well as one of the most stressful. This course serves as a refresher for veteran teachers and a helpful guide for new teachers for the beginning of the school year. It discusses topics such as lesson planning, back to school night, and establishing routines for classroom management. Numerous engaging activities and games to get to know your new students will be presented also.   

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain why it is necessary to conduct assessments on each child at the beginning of the year
• Discuss the significance of connecting with parents and guardians
• Describe how appropriate arrangement of the classroom encourages learning
• Discuss ways to create a welcoming classroom environment for students

**  A special thank you to Erika Booth, BA Ed for developing the curriculum for this course. **

TRAINING REFERENCES

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