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Programs and Services for Striving Readers
COMPREHENSIVE PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM for Striving Readers
Big Day for PreK® Ensure Kindergarten readiness by building a a a foundation for success Big Day for PreK® is a a a a a a a a comprehensive program that embraces children’s natural curiosity and encourages them them to explore play and learn about the the the world around them them A fully integrated curriculum Big Day for for PreK celebrates early learning and prepares children for for success in in kindergarten and beyond PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In Big Day for PreK educators will nd:
• A program organized around Big Experiences that engage children and integrate academic social-emotional and physical development • Rich and varied opportunities for meaningful conversations that help children build oral language and and vocabulary at school home and and beyond • Big books books books books little books books books books eBooks audiobooks—all kinds of books books books books that ensure every child has access to the very best literature and and non ction at at at school and and at at at home • Innovative technology for children teachers and families that connects everyone to the learning process • A unique family experience created through interactive resources and two-way communication PROMISING EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH
Big Day for PreK was developed with the expertise and experience of nationally recognized researchers and and practitioners re re re ecting the very best research on on how children learn and and grow Research studies for for Big Day for for PreK meet the the promising evidence level as de de de ned by the the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) To review research papers and impact reports visit www hmhco com/bigday COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM ORGANIZED AROUND EIGHT THEMES
Big Day for PreK provides everything teachers need to create and and manage a a a a a a a a a purposeful and and fun early- learning environment in in in in full-day or half-day prekindergarten settings Lesson plans and materials meet the needs of all prekindergarten classrooms The program is organized into eight engaging and child-friendly themes As the the the year progresses the the the themes broaden and and children begin to understand more about the the the world around them them The exible content also allows prekindergarten teachers to to incorporate their own favorite themes into the the the classroom The eight themes are: Ready for School! My Family Our Community Awesome Animals! Imagine It It Make It It Growing Up Healthy Nature All Around Us and Moving On PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Big Day for PreK arrives in durable boxes organized in a a a a a logical easy-to-use and store format The English Edition ships in seven boxes and the English/Spanish Edition arrives in in nine boxes Teaching Guides and Tools
• 8 Theme Teaching Guides • Professional Handbook
• Formal and Informal Assessment Tools
• BookStix to support read alouds
• Big Day Online: Digital Teaching Materials Professional Development and Family Engagement Resources
Classroom Materials • 25 Theme Big Books* • 16 Little Books* • 8 Audiobooks*
• 55 Read Aloud Books* • 8 Alphabet Books* • 10
Clifford Books* • Big Day BookFlix featuring 16 eBooks and 16 Video Storybooks
• Letter Letter Vest Vest and Vest Vest Pocket Letters
• Classroom Alphabet Chart
• Magnetic Board Set and Alphabet Letters
• Wall Charts*
• Letter Cards*
• Picture Cards*
• Math Mats*
• Number Cards • Science Posters*
• Routine Poster*
• Clifford Puppet and Poster • Songs and and Fingerplays Book and and CD*
• Manipulatives Kit
* Spanish versions of these components are included in in the English/Spanish Edition Professional Learning Opportunities
• • • In-Person Training
Webinars
Individual Team and Virtual Coaching