Small Group Experiences LE1

Small Group Experiences are:

• For providing a holding time for your whole classroom

• Planned direct teaching opportunities based on children's interest

• Fun activities in A027

• Meant to teach children how to read and write

Small Group Experiences are planned for:

• One day/time to provide children time to explore an interest

• Five days for continued use in an area.

• A month in advance

• Children that missed days due to illness

When planning a Small Group Experience we must:

• Consider development

• Consider interests

• Consider prior learning

• All of these answers are true

The form required for planning for Small Group Experiences can be found (choose the best answer):

• Under "Planning Process" in the ECE Diploma Area on MyCanvas

• Linked through the LE1 Course

• Either in the ECE Diploma or linked directly in the LE1 Course

• There is no form- you simply type what you feel you will do for the experience.

All Small Group Experiences should include a beginning, middle and (a)   .

True or False; Small Group Experiences should be planned according to children's interest.

• True

• False

True or False; If children are not interested in the experience planned, they should learn to sit as it will prepare them better for school.

• True

• False

Small Group Experience forms will include considerations for EDI. This stands for:

• Equal, development, inclusion

• Equity, Diversity, Interests

• Every Domain Included

• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

True or False; When planning for practice in LE1 or other classes, students do not need to complete the reflection part of the form (this will be required during placement).

• True

• False

True or False; Small Group Experiences forms in the ECE Diploma Area include "How To" instructions for use and examples.

• True

• False