I had the opportunity to observe Mrs. Stevens classroom at NorthStar Educational and Therapeutic Services. In her classroom she has a total of six students ranging in grade level k-5. Each of her students have an Individualized Education Programs. On the first day of my observation, I observed Mrs. Steven and her paraprofessional interact with the students during breakfast, warm-up, and during I-Ready English Language Arts and/or Math. During breakfast, the class sat together, as the staff interacted with each student showing the appropriate social skills to have during meal time. After returning from breakfast, the class has 30 minutes of warm-up time where the class participates in Go Noodle. Mrs. Stevens had a cup with popsicle sticks with
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During the time of my observation, I was able to see how the classroom staff transitions the students from their recess/preferred activity. Outside of the classroom is what Mrs. Stevens likes to call the cool down station. After transition from the gym, each student had to participate in the cool down station by sitting in the desk with their hands on the desk and taking ten deep breaths. After completing the cool down station, Mrs. Stevens would ask the student’s if they were ready to return to the classroom were the paraprofessional already had the student’s individual work areas ready for the students to log onto I-Ready. On the third day of my observation, I was able to observe how the classroom staff and the student’s interact during lunch and rest and digest. Much like breakfast, the staff interacted with the students by continuing to show the appropriate social skills needed when interacting with their peers. After the class transitioned back to the classroom, it was time for “rest and digest” which was a 30 minute period that allowed the student’s rest before beginning the next activity. The staff also used this time to read to the class as well as taking care of the student’s hygiene. On the last day of my observation, I was able to observe a full five hours of all of the above activities, and the classrooms Social Studies and …show more content…
Stevens explained the various resources that were available for her students including; Unique Learning System, smartboard, variety of books on each student’s reading level, and the use of individual computers to complete their I-Ready. Mrs. Stevens explained how the students use each of the resources provided for them throughout the school day. She stated how great it is to be able to have the students use individual computers to complete their I-Ready assignments. She also explained the importance for her students to follow the classroom schedule and routine. She stated that following the routine everyday gives the students the since of predictability where their home life can be very unpredictable. The use of the visual timer is also another way the staff manages the student’s schedule. Mrs. Stevens always gives her student a five minute warning before they transition to the next
During the time of my observation, I was able to see how the classroom staff transitions the students from their recess/preferred activity. Outside of the classroom is what Mrs. Stevens likes to call the cool down station. After transition from the gym, each student had to participate in the cool down station by sitting in the desk with their hands on the desk and taking ten deep breaths. After completing the cool down station, Mrs. Stevens would ask the student’s if they were ready to return to the classroom were the paraprofessional already had the student’s individual work areas ready for the students to log onto I-Ready. On the third day of my observation, I was able to observe how the classroom staff and the student’s interact during lunch and rest and digest. Much like breakfast, the staff interacted with the students by continuing to show the appropriate social skills needed when interacting with their peers. After the class transitioned back to the classroom, it was time for “rest and digest” which was a 30 minute period that allowed the student’s rest before beginning the next activity. The staff also used this time to read to the class as well as taking care of the student’s hygiene. On the last day of my observation, I was able to observe a full five hours of all of the above activities, and the classrooms Social Studies and …show more content…
Stevens explained the various resources that were available for her students including; Unique Learning System, smartboard, variety of books on each student’s reading level, and the use of individual computers to complete their I-Ready. Mrs. Stevens explained how the students use each of the resources provided for them throughout the school day. She stated how great it is to be able to have the students use individual computers to complete their I-Ready assignments. She also explained the importance for her students to follow the classroom schedule and routine. She stated that following the routine everyday gives the students the since of predictability where their home life can be very unpredictable. The use of the visual timer is also another way the staff manages the student’s schedule. Mrs. Stevens always gives her student a five minute warning before they transition to the next