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KarenK.jpg Teacher: Karen Kennedy, AA in Early Childhood Education

  Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:6

  Maximum Class Size: 12

  Ages of Children: 2-3 years

 

Personal Background: I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. I received my AAS degree in Early Childhood Education with a certificate in Child Development from Miramar College in San Diego, California while my husband was stationed there with the US Navy. I have taught at North Wall for 3 years.  I chose the Early Childhood Field because I wanted children to have their first experience with school be a positive one.  I have three grown children, a daughter and two sons, who all live in Southern California.  In my spare time I like to sew, cook and read, and I am practicing my novice gardening skills.

Philosophy of Teaching: As an educator, I want to provide a respectful, safe, and nurturing environment that will help children recognize their talents and strengths.  Each child comes to school with a unique background, ability and interests, and it is my responsibility to utilize this information to plan specific activities to meet each child’s needs.  My goal is to provide a supportive environment in which the students have the confidence to learn through exploration with the assistance and encouragement from their teachers and peers.

Goals for the Class:

  • To show each child they are loved, special, and important
  • To provide various materials and activities which facilitate multi-sensory experiences
  • To foster a caring environment filled with unconditional love and acceptance
  • To plan learning experiences for physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive growth
  • To work as a team with each child’s family and encourage continued learning at home

Class Schedule:

7:30- Arrival time and Breakfast

8:30 - Change Diapers/Toilet

8:45 - Snack

9:00 – Circle & Learning Centers

        (Literacy, Cognitive, Creative Expression, Social/Emotional, and Physical)

10:30 – Outdoor Time

11:00—Change Diapers/Toilet

11:30—Lunch

12:00 – Change Diapers/Toilet & Rest Time

2:30 – Change Diapers/Toilet & Rest Time & Snack

2:45—Library

3:00 – Outdoor Time

3:30— Circle & Learning Centers

          (Language, Math, Art Science, Social Studies & Geography)

4:30 - Change Diapers/Toilet

4:45 - Snack

5:00 - Free Exploration