Age Group: 4-5 Year Olds
Class Size: 24 Children
Our program is designed to provide students with hands on experiences that meet their individual needs and learning styles. Some of the skills we work on are social skills, daily living skills, attending skills, literacy, math, science exploration, social studies, and more. Hand Writing Without Tears and Touch Math are two of many tools we use to teach these skills. Every day is exciting in Room 5 as children and staff share new experiences that help us grow.
Recently in Room 5.....
These Kids are Going Places! 4.15.24 One of the creative activities that Maggie brought in the other day tied in early writing and art skills, when students were asked to design their own go-cart! This was an extension of the Going Places book that they read.
Room 5 is participating in a nation-wide Special Olympics pilot to try out a new curriculum. While certain aspects of the pilot have been implemented throughout the year, Last week we started a new plan for activating the pilot more fully. There are activities for literacy, leadership, cooperation and group work, for coping skills and self-management, and so much more. Thanks to four of our current Union students for taking this on and being so great with the children!
Fridays are for Science, 4.12.24
In Room 5, a captivating lesson on cloud formation comes to life as children explore the science behind clouds using shaving cream, food color, droppers, and beakers. This hands-on approach makes complex scientific concepts comprehensible and engaging for the kids, fostering curiosity and understanding.
Building Futures and Friendships. 4.7.24
Recently, a group of children in Room 5 engaged in constructive play by building intricate structures with LEGO bricks.
To encourage social skills during LEGO activities, consider these tips that the Room 5 implement:
1. Foster collaboration: Encourage children to work together on building projects, taking turns, sharing ideas, and problem-solving together.
- 2. Promote communication: Encourage children to discuss their ideas, listen to others’ suggestions, and express themselves clearly when working on LEGO constructions.
- 3. Reinforce teamwork: Praise and acknowledge instances of cooperation, teamwork, and supportive interactions among the children, fostering a positive social environment during LEGO play.
Construction Unit Finale! 🚧 3.1.24
Concluding their construction unit, Room 5 delves into hands-on centers. Using toothpicks and marshmallows, students have a chance to explore creative connections and builds, while at another center they engage in precision by constructing with nuts and bolts to replicate a given picture, merging fun with essential engineering skills.
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