Welcome to Pre-K
What We Offer
We have full day programs (in select
Title 1 schools). We have half day
programs (in select non-Title 1
schools).
We have a rigorous curriculum that
includes Reading, Math, Science, Social
Studies, and the Arts.
What We Offer
Curriculum includes Little Treasures
(Macmillan/McGraw Hill), Michael Heggerty
(Phonemic Awareness), Macmillan McGraw
Hill Science, and supplemental activities. All
are aligned to the Standards for Four Year
Olds.
Our program offers a hands-on learning
environment.
We foster social and emotional development.
Standards for Four Year Olds
Five Domains
1. Physical Health
2. Approaches to Learning
3. Social & Emotional
Development
4. Language, Communication
and Emergent Literacy
5. Cognitive Development and
General Knowledge
FLORIDA EARLY LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS:
Physical Health
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Health & Wellness
• makes healthy food choices
• takes part in safety routines
• takes part in basic hygiene
Self Help
• cares for self
• takes part in classroom routines
Gross Motor Development
• practices balance and control
• develops large muscles
Fine Motor Development
• develops hand-eye coordination
• develops writing skills
• develops small muscles
FLORIDA EARLY LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS:
Approaches to Learning
– Eagerness and Curiosity
• curious to learn
– Persistence
• attends to task and seeks help
– Creativity
• approaches activities with creativity
– Planning and Reflection
• plans and learns from experiences
FLORIDA EARLY LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS:
Social and Emotional Development
– Self- Regulation
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demonstrates growing independence
regulates emotions
follows rules and routines
uses materials carefully
– Relationships
• increases confidence
• develops positive friendships with peers and relationships with
adults
• solves social problems
• understand bullying and seeks support
FLORIDA EARLY LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS:
Language, Communication, and Emergent Literacy
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Listening and Understanding
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Speaking
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understands words
has an age-appropriate vocabulary
describes objects
Sentences and Structure
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speech is understood by peers and adults
Vocabulary
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asks questions
follows multi-step directions
speaks in complete sentences
uses plurals, past tense, personal and possessive pronouns
Conversation
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uses language to express feelings
asks and responds to questions
uses language appropriate to the context
FLORIDA EARLY LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS:
Language, Communication, and Emergent Literacy
– Emergent Reading
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show motivation to read
handles books appropriately
recognizes and names letters and letter sounds
rhymes, syllables, blending and deleting sounds
comprehends stories read aloud
– Emergent Writing
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show motivation to write
connects ideas to writing
scribbles/writes to convey meaning
writes letters
understands the purpose of writing
FLORIDA EARLY LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS:
Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
– Mathematical Thinking
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counts one-to-one,
constructs sets
compares quantities- more & less
recognizes numerals
counts numbers in sequence
combines sets- addition
recognizes and creates patterns
sorts and compares
recognizes 2D and 3D shapes
understands positional words
measures length, weight & height
graphs and charts data
FLORIDA EARLY LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS:
Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
– Scientific Inquiry
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uses simple tools
makes comparisons
explores properties of matter (melting, heating)
develops understanding of living things
explores changes in the environment (weather, seasons,
space)
• demonstrates environmental awareness (recycling)
FLORIDA EARLY LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS:
Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
– Social Studies
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recognizes similarities and differences in people
understands families (roles and functions)
describes jobs and social roles (community helpers)
demonstrates geographic thinking (maps)
demonstrates awareness of rules
Understands leadership roles
FLORIDA EARLY LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS:
Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
– Creative Expression Through the Arts
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explores visual arts
create visual art to communicate an idea
discusses and responds to the feelings caused by an artwork
explores music
creates music to communicate an idea
discusses and responds to the feelings caused by music
explores creative movement and dance
creates creative movement and dance to communicate an idea
discusses and responds to the feelings caused by creative movement and dance
explores dramatic play and theatre
creates dramatic play and theatre to communicate an idea
discusses and responds to the feelings caused by dramatic play and theatre
Sample Daily Pre-K Schedules
Time
8:30-8:40
8:40-8:50
8:50-9:00
9:00-9:20
9:20-10:20
10:20-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:05
11:05-11:20
11:20-11:40
11:40-11:55
11:55-12:10
12:10-1:10
1:10-1:40
1:40-2:10
2:10-2:15
2:15-2:30
2:30-2:45
2:45-3:00
Activity
Meeting Time
Calendar Math
Phonemic Awareness
Book Time- Including Print Awareness
Morning Center Time
Center Reflection Time
Lunch
Transition From Lunch
Circle Time- Alphabet Recognition
Mathematics- Including elements from Calendar Math
Science
Social Studies/Character Education
Afternoon Center Time
Gross Motor
Reflection Time
Transition from Reflection Time to Snack
Arts Integration (Art or Music)
Afternoon Story Time
Homework Distribution/Dismissal Preparation
Title 1 Schools
Title 1
Schools
Sample Pre-K Schedules
NonTitle 1
Schools
Time
8:30-8:40
8:40-9:00
9:00-9:15
9:15-9:30
9:30-9:45
9:45-10:45
10:45-11:00
11:00-11:15
11:15-11:30
11:30
Activity
Calendar Math
Mathematics- Including elements of Calendar Math
Circle Time-Alphabetic Recognition
Phonemic Awareness
Book Time- Including Print Awareness
Center Time
Science
Social Studies
Gross Motor (M,W,F) Music (T), Art (R)
Dismissal
What Would It Look Like?
Whole group lessons
Small group lessons
Center time
Technology
Reflection Time
Gross Motor TimeOutside
Art & Music
Science
Social Studies
Assessments
What Would It Look Like?
Whole group instruction
– Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social
Studies lessons presented to the whole class
What Would It Look Like?
Small group instruction
– Lessons with groups of 2-6 students based
upon students’ development and skill level
What Would It Look Like?
Center time
– Independent work
time for students
– Learning through play
What Would It Look Like?
Some centers you
will see in a Duval
VPK include:
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Sand table
Blocks
Dramatic Play
Writing
Science
Math
Alphabet
Library and Listening
Computers
What Would It Look Like?
Technology
– iPads and interactive
boards are in all Duval
VPK classrooms
What Would It Look Like?
Reflection Time
– 30 minutes of quiet time on
mats where students reflect
on the work of their day
– Many VPK teachers
provide books or quiet
activities for students
during this time
What Would It Look Like?
Gross Motor
– Daily outdoor time to
develop gross motor skills
like running, climbing,
skipping and jumping
– Many classrooms have
physical education
equipment like balls, bean
bags, hula hoops and
parachutes
What Would It Look Like?
Art and Music
– VPK teachers plan
daily art and music
experiences for
students
– Students will study a
variety of music and
forms of art
What Would It Look Like?
Math
– Students will explore math concepts that
include measurement, patterns, number
recognition, counting and addition
What Would It Look Like?
Science
– Students will learn about their five senses,
living things, nature, environmental
awareness and more
What Would It Look Like?
Social Studies
– Students will
learn about
people,
places and the
environment
they live in.
What Would It Look Like?
Florida VPK
Assessment
– Given three times a year
– Helps teachers guide
instruction based on the
needs and abilities of
their students
– Identifies if students are
ready for Kindergarten
What Would It Look Like?
Florida VPK Assessment
Mid-Year VPK Assessment Data
2013-2014
o In Print Knowledge, 88% of Duval VPK students are already
meeting grade level expectations.
o In Phonological Awareness, 70% of Duval VPK students are
already meeting grade level expectations.
o In Mathematics, 83% of Duval VPK students are already
meeting grade level expectations.
o In Oral language, 81% of Duval VPK students are already
meeting grade level expectations.
Questions and Answers Session
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