Effective Strategies for Large Group Time Instruction EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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Large Group Time instruction, sometimes called Circle-time, Carpet-time, or Morning Message is a traditional part of the daily routine in an early childhood classroom. It builds a sense of community where the whole class comes together for special announcements, movement and music activities, interactive storytelling, and other shared experiences. This course will explore the importance of Large Group Time and focus on concrete, developmental appropriate strategies and hands on activities to keep all students engaged. Participants will practice how to facilitate a child-centered Large Group Time where students are actively engaged allowing for many opportunities to make choices and take leadership roles with their peers. Strategies such as embedding the instruction of IEP goals, differentiating instruction, encouraging the active physical involvement of students, and creating opportunities for meaningful communication will be discussed.
Intended Audience
Early childhood special education teachers and paraprofessionals, gen ed early childhood PK - first grade teachers and paraprofessionals.
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VERONICA ROUSSEAU PROGRAM SPECIALIST (760) 646-8000 x267 veronica.rousseau@cahelp.org # 6:00 Hours
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Achievement, Implementing State Standards, Other Pupil Outcomes
Foundations of Early Childhood Development EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52
This training provides an overview of the critical milestones and neurobiological processes that shape a child’s first six years. Participants will explore how stable, nurturing relationships and environmental factors build the structural framework for lifelong learning and emotional health. By the conclusion, educators will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to support diverse developmental needs in a classroom setting.
Intended Audience
Early childhood educators, paraprofessionals, coordinators and administrators. Special education teachers, speech-language pathologists and other ECE service providers.
LCAP Priorities
VERONICA ROUSSEAU PROGRAM SPECIALIST (760) 646-8000 x267 veronica.rousseau@cahelp.org # 5:00 Hours
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Engagement, Basic Services, Other Pupil Outcomes
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