Northwest AEA Preschool Newsletter
December 2022
Reflecting
And just like that we are in the last month of 2022. As you begin your search for 2023 calendars, take a moment to reflect on the successes of this past year. Make a list of all those things you want to keep doing. How did they make a positive difference in the lives of others? How do you feel knowing that? Think also about the challenges. What did you learn about yourself following a particular challenge? Are you now stronger, wiser, more resilient because of them?
Reflective teachers are the BEST kind of teachers. Take time to reflect & rejoice!
EnJOY! ~Joyce, Brenda & Shelley
GOLD Fall Checkpoint completed
Let the fun begin!!
*Administrators: Take Note*
Administrator Zoom #1 Completed
Preschool Desk Audit- DUE Dec. 15th
Your preschool Best Practices Coach/Consultant (Joyce, Shelley or Brenda) is also available to answer questions and assist you as well.
*All About Literacy*
Resources from Florida Center for Reading Research
*Family Corner- Please share with them!*
Following a Bedtime Routine
"Doing things in the right order can help achieve a goal. Rosie realizes that to take Iggy to bed she has to follow a routine, and that it is important to follow the right order to complete the routine. Let Rosie show your children how to create a bedtime routine."
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Family Cafe
Featured Teacher- Skye Nicolls
(Click on the images for a full view)
How Do You Want to Be Greeted?
Subitize Using a 5-Point Timer
Sneeze Station
*MTSS; It's a preschool thing too!*
Learn more about MTSS in early childhood
Our state, along with Northwest AEA recognizes this and offer training to support you as you explore and learn about multi-tiered systems of support in early childhood settings. See the opportunities below.
MTSS Coach Day- Dec. 15th
Note: In addition to all of the great learning & connecting opportunities, there will be an early childhood breakout session titled, "MTSS & The Path to Intervention in EC Classrooms."
MTSS in Early Childhood Settings Course in the works
The course will be open from February through May and will be offered for both graduate and license renewal credit. Participants will work at their own pace as they do the required work. More to come!
*Fun & Informational Links*
The Able Fables
Public Broadcasting System (PBS)
Upcoming Northwest AEA Early Childhood Professional Development Opportunities
Centering on Centers 2023
Topics include:
- Building Executive Function Skills Through Play- Based Learning
- The Power of Play in a High Tech World
- The Digital Dilemma: How Screen Time Affects Early Childhood Development
- Making Sense of Sensory
Click on HERE or on the flyer for details. You will want to register early as there is a $10 late registration fee.
NEW!! PD Roadmap for LEA Staff in Statewide Voluntary Preschool Programs
Click on the images below to access the flyers. All courses are available for participant only. "Grad." means it is offered for graduate credit; "LR" means it is offered for license renewal.
Observation & Assessment of Young Children
IQPPS Overview & Self Assessment
Project Work in Early Childhood
Intentional Teacher- 1 session left
The Power of GOLD, Tiers 2 & 3
Unpacking the Pyramid Model
*Training that includes early childhood*
Foundational Restorative Practices
Steve Gill
Dyslexia
*Additional Info*
Hot Topics
Joyce Vermeer
Brenda Jenkins
Shelley Conover
Northwest AEA Early Childhood Consultants
Joyce, Brenda & Shelley
Email: bjenkins@nwaea.org
Website: https://www.nwaea.org/
Location: 1520 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712.222.6122