Kathy - Pre-K and Kindergarten

The Pre-Kindergarten teacher talks about inclusion teaching and involving students who have special needs. She strives to create a community of learners and cooperative environment. The teacher also about the differences in students and making accommodations (such as for a child who has autism). She speaks about working with autism specialists and the supports provided by the district. There are challenges facing the teacher at the beginning of the school year because the students are unknown (since it is Pre-K).
The teacher talks about getting ready for the beginning of the school year and gives an overview of the routines (with some comments about working with students who have special needs). The teacher talks about the morning routine (which consists of six steps). The teacher comments about the effectiveness of labeling the classroom for students (especially for students who have special needs). The teacher utilizes labels throughout the classroom (e.g., for chairs, lining up, baskets, seating on the floor). The teacher also discusses mailboxes, the nap routine, the sticker chart, class helpers, and the use of bins.
The teacher discusses the discipline chart for classroom management which employs visuals and color coding (that is helpful for students with special needs).