Purpose: The teacher of the classroom was not going to be at school in
the morning so she asked me to take over and due the morning Reason for completing the carpet routine as some supply teachers may not know the songs. task. This could be based on an observation you made, a conversation between you and your site supervisor, etc
Task: Morning Circle
What are you planning in 3 objectives
response to your purpose? 1. They will be able to continue their routine and follow the same pattern as everyday that they come to school - Label your task (e.g. even if the teacher was there or not. (18.1) Bulletin board focused on 2. They are able to demonstrate the ability to take turns the importance of play- during the morning discussion (3.2) as the teacher will based learning). call each child one by one and ask them a question, for - What are your 3 objectives example: Whats your favourite colour? What is your for this experience? (i.e. favourite desert? Etc. Why are creating a bulletin 3. To establish a community where we learn about one board on the importance of another and create awareness of others. (26.1) They will play-based learning? What have a sense of belonging and are valued in the group message are you sending?) - Materials used Describe the experience: - Attendance - Pencil - List the materials and - Glasses for Special Weather Watcher resources you will use - Pointer stick for the days on the calendar - Describe the completion of - Sticker for number of Days in School the task, with a step by step description Step-by-step Description I will start by saying good morning to them when they come in, help them settle in and putting a sticker on their calendar in their binder if it is signed. I will then ask them to go to the carpet where I will be doing attendance and asking them a question What is your favourite toy to play with? and as I call them on the attendance they will answer it. Then we will sing 1. The 7 days of the week song 2. The 12 months of the year 3. Today is ___ song 4. Kindergarten song from the CD 5. Hey there neighbour song The Special Bee will then be called and will put on the special weather glasses and they will have to tell us what the weather is like outside. Then will come to the front to say what day it is on the calendar and how many days we have been in school. Lastly, we will be doing morning slide when one JK and one SK have a word that they have to sound out and say. By the time we finish the morning introduction the music teacher will be coming in and taking over.