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to to be be used more frequently in in in the classroom and are necessary to to be be successful in in in school Math Mats include prompts for using new math words and and the Songs and and Fingerplays book includes selections that use Theme Words SPEAKING AND LISTENING
During read-alouds Big Day for PreK uses a a a a a a a a a a a a a dialogic reading approach that encourages conversational interactions and and gives children opportunities to experiment with and and explore language BookStix preprinted sticky notes can be affixed to to the the backs of the the read-alouds and Big Books to to provide dialogic reading prompts that promote language and engage children in conversation Teachers use the Big Wall Chart to help students demonstrate knowledge of new words and and and develop language as they listen and and and follow directions and and and describe retell role-play and tell stories in relation to to the the pictures on on the the charts INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Big Day for PreK is a a a a a a a a a a proven-effective comprehensive early learning program that embraces children’s natural curiosity and encourages them them to to to explore and connect to to to the the the the world around them them The program provides flexible lessons to to to fit the the the the needs of both half-day or full-day settings • Big Big Experiences—Each day is organized around three Big Big Experiences—Whole-Group Circle Time and Story Time lessons—that provide an an an anchor for conversation play and learning Carefully selected activities ground the entire class in in a a a a common Big Experience Daily small-group instruction provides multiple opportunities for children to be actively involved in in in in in learning developing skills with teacher modeling guidance immediate feedback and support Each Theme offers weekly activities for learning centers including Blocks & Building Center Center Center Center Center Center Creativity Center Center Center Center Center Center Dramatic Play Center Center Center Center Center Center Math Center Center Center Center Center Center Reading & Listening Center Center Center Center Center Center Science Center Center Center Center Center Center Technology Center Center and and Writing Center Center Suggestions for materials writing connections and and conversation support are provided for each center • Meaningful Conversations—Oral language is at at the heart of Big Day for for PreK instruction Teacher supports for for generating meaningful conversations encourage oral language and vocabulary development throughout the day Routines are are designed to foster vocabulary acquisition using a a a a a a a a a variety of relevant new words Shared reading and and guided play create opportunities for children to develop and and practice their new language skills Vocabulary Vocabulary words words are are introduced practiced and reviewed throughout each Theme Vocabulary Vocabulary words words are are highlighted in the the Big Experiences and children are encouraged to use these words every day • Books! Books! Books! Books! Books! Books! Books!—Books are used throughout the program to introduce new vocabulary springboard content area learning build reading enjoyment and promote conversations Every Theme includes a a a a a a a a variety of books books to build comprehension vocabulary and content-area knowledge Themes include big books books lap books books books read-aloud books books books and and alphabet books books books Each Theme also includes little book book book book book versions and and audiobook recordings of all Theme Theme big books books books books Big Day for PreK includes includes BookFlix® the online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with with Theme-related informational eBooks eBooks BookFlix offers over thirty eBooks eBooks with with educational games to extend literacy skills in the classroom or at at home • Innovative Technology—Big Day for PreK utilizes the power of technology to enhance teaching Teacher Space provides anytime anywhere access to to innovative tools and and resources that simplify planning and and managing the pre-K classroom Teacher Space features weekly and daily lesson planners digital teaching materials family communication tools informal and and and formal formal assessments and and and classroom management and and and reports as as as as well as as as as over 1 000 downloadable resources Family Space helps engage families and encourages them to take an an active role in their education 26 Programs and Services for Striving Readers