On Tuesday (2-23-10) I visited Aldo for the first time. I went into Nate's kindergarten classroom and it was very interesting talking to him about working at Aldo and working with kindergarteners. I went from 9-10:30 but the kids were in music from 9-9:30. After they came back we helped out with snack and literacy centers. I expected to be really shocked by the culture of Aldo but really the atmosphere wasn't too crazy and out of my schema for schools. Nate did say that he does keep his class a little more structured because kindergarteners need that a little bit more than 3rd graders. But just walking the halls was different than any other school I've ever been in. I wasn't sure what I should do about behavior, especially being a first time guest. I had some difficulties with one child and I really just didn't know what I should do. I tried talking to him about making some words, but he really wasn't having it.
The literacy centers were pretty play based. The children were able to make a lot of choices and work independently in their centers. They didn't get to choose what center to be at, but there were choices within the centers. My observation notes are below.
I also spent 2 hours in the SNC preschool. They are doing a winter theme this week. Every thing is pretty self explanatory from my notes which are posted below.
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