2. WHAT DOES IT MEANTO ENGAGE?
Connecting with those we serve in our community
Creating bonds with our students and their
parents.
Connecting ourKiddie Academy families to their
children’s education through different avenues.
Breaking the barriers thatCOVID-19 has created to
make our families feel connected.
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3. WHY SHOULDWE ENGAGE?
When we engage, we create a space where our families feel connected, safe, loved
and respected.
When we engage our students, we form long lasting bonds that allow our students
to be lifelong learners.
When we engage, students listen and respond to us.
When we engage, we create trust between parents and teachers.
Trust is everything!
4. WHAT DOES ENGAGEMENT LOOK LIKE
INTHE CLASSROOM.
Teacher playing with student(s)
Teacher greeting a child immediately upon arrival
Teacher sitting with students while they eat
Teacher helping students with individual needs
Teacher modeling behavior to student while playing,
stations, outdoor, or free play
Teacher knowing and anticipating students’ needs
(hunger, frustration, conflict)
Teacher differentiating instruction for every child
Teacher creating a safe space for students where they feel
excited to come and learn
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5. WHAT DOES ENGAGEMENT LOOK LIKE
ON Tadpoles?
Pictures for each child on a daily basis. Preferably doing something special that is
being done during the day (art, science activity…) Limit group pictures to just a
few. Showing evidence of learning.
Pictures can include: books reading, center activities, arts and crafts, songs and
any skills covered.
Be careful when taking pictures. look at your surrounding.
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8. WHAT DOES AN ENGAGEDTEACHER LOOK
LIKE?
A teacher who greets every students enthusiastically and
right upon arrival.
A teacher who always near her students and never creating
a distance between them.
A teacher who is on students' level through the day (plays
with them, asks open ended questions and knows her
students).
A teacher who is mindful of her body language and is
consistent.
A teacher who isn’t afraid of playing and having fun.
A teacher who know what her students are interested in
and uses that to drive instruction.
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9. WHAT DOES A
DISENGAGEDTEACHER
LOOK LIKE?
Teacher watching student at a distance. #nobabysitting
Teacher using a loud voice to direct students.
Teacher sitting on furniture instead of the carpet on
children’s level.
Teacher ignoring a student who is crying or in distress.
Teacher dismissing a child’s feeling rather then
acknowledging them or offering a solution.
Teacher displaying negative body language or speaking
negatively around children.
Teachers talking amongst themselves and just ignoring
their class.
Teachers sitting while kids play outside.
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10. WHAT DOES AN ENGAGED STUDENTS
LOOK LIKE?
A student who is excited to come learn everyday.
A student who ready to share about their daily activities.
A student who shares or mimics about their teachers.
A student who feel comfortable to show his or her
emotions and grow with you.
A student who knows what to expect through healthy
routine and expectation.
A student who has a clear understanding of classroom
rules and expectations. Knows why they are in trouble or
why he or she can’t get treasure chest.
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11. WHAT IS ENGAGED PARENT?
A parent who has access to information about their child’s daily activities.
A parent who has access to information about their child’s education and progress.
A parents who know who their child’s teachers are.
A parent who knows and can feel that their child’s teacher cares.
A parents who feels they ask questions or can connect to us.
12. ENGAGEMENT EXAMPLES
If a child is crying in the morning because they had a long weekend at home?
What can we do to reassure the parents?What can we do to help the child?
14. If a child is new to your class?What can we do to help ease transition on child?
How to help transition on parents?
ENGAGEMENT EXAMPLES CONTINUED
15. ENGAGEMENT EXAMPLES CONTINUED
We are getting ready to transition a child to sleep on a cot vs a crib because they
are 12 months old. How do we inform parents?
16. ENGAGEMENT EXAMPLES CONTINUED
If a child needs pull ups vs. diapers to help potty training or for ease of removal
after nap. How do we communicate with parent?
17. HOW CAN ENGAGE EACH OTHER?
Share information about children transitioning.
Share fun activities or wow activities.
Help assist when someone is struggling (routine, difficult child, or having a hard time).
Make new teachers feel welcome and give them time and grace to adapt.
Share the tasks within the classroom.You do not have to do everything alone.
Communicate! Nobody can read your mind.
18. COMMUNICATION EXAMPLES
Racheal could you please monitor the bathrooms
closely while I work at the station.
Yesterday, we had too many bathroom incidents.
Would you please stay close by while I am doing
circle time, I have a hard time keeping all the kids
attention. I can do that in the afternoon.
I have a hard time keeping the students engaged
with centers. I would like for you to stay by
dramatic play area and blocks.
I am noticing a lot of incidents happen in the
afternoon on the playground. Let's spread out
and stay near the slide to better watch our
students.
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19. EXPECTATIONS
When you are notified of a new student in your class.What
do you need to do?
1. Create a new cubby space with their name.
2. Make sure you have enough cots.
3. Ask their previous teachers about the child.
4. Ask admin of anything important to know (allergies,
diapering, parent preferences..)
5. After a week in your class, send a positive message to
parents about their child. Example: Johny did a great job
in our class this week. He has quickly adapted to our
routine, started to make new friends and had opened
during our circle time by sharing about his dog.We are
excited to have Johny in Preschool one. Hope you have a
wonderful weekend. See you bright and early Monday!
23. PRACTICE CONTINUED
With your team, write a
paragraph
summarizing Johny’s
first week in your class.
Be ready to share.
With your team, come
up with a wow
experience that you
will do with your class.
Be ready to share.
Write a small
paragraph about wow
experience. Be ready to
share.
15 minutes
25. SUGGESTIONS
With your team, write a few
ideas on how you thinkKiddie
Academy can better engage
our families.
With your team, write a few
ideas on howKiddie Academy
can better engage with our
staff.
Suggestions and ideas are
welcome!
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26. SNOW DAY
Eligible employees are entitled to Holiday Pay
except:
1- If you fail to work the day before a Holiday
2- If you fail to work the day after a Holiday
Exceptions:
1- Planned vacation that were approved by
Management.
2- Other cases are at the discretion of the owner.
If we open on a delay, you work on a delay!
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