Morning Circle at Preschool

Summary

The video script captures a lively classroom setting where children engage in various activities. They count, give high fives, and pledge allegiance, showcasing camaraderie and patriotism. The class learns new songs, with 'ABC Rock' chosen by Scott, and practices the alphabet through song. They also explore the concept of dates, identifying the month, day, and year, and discuss weather, voting on whether it's sunny or partly cloudy. The session concludes with a yoga pose, the 'Warrior,' emphasizing strength and self-support, reflecting the educational and interactive nature of the class.

Takeaways

• 📝 The script involves a classroom activity where children are counting and interacting with each other, starting with counting to eleven and giving high fives.
• 🤝 There is an emphasis on community and cooperation, with children being encouraged to acknowledge their neighbors and work together.
• 🎤 The children are introduced to new songs, 'Conga Lina', 'Sally the Camel', and 'ABC Rock', with the choice of song being made by a student named Scott.
• 🎶 'ABC Rock' is chosen for singing, and the children are guided through the song with a pattern of following the lead before singing along.
• 📅 The script includes a lesson on the calendar, discussing the importance of the month, day of the week, and date, with the current date being identified as Tuesday, October Eighth.
• 🌞 A weather discussion takes place, where children share their observations about the day's weather, which is determined to be sunny with some clouds.
• 🌡 The children also discuss the temperature, with the consensus being that it is hot outside, based on their clothing choices.
• 🧘‍♂️ A yoga activity is introduced, with the children learning a pose called 'Warrior' and reciting affirmations related to strength, support, readiness, and trustworthiness.
• 🤗 Positive reinforcement is used throughout the script, with the teacher and children offering praise and encouragement after completing activities.
• 📚 The script demonstrates a structured learning environment where children are engaged in various educational activities, including singing, counting, weather observation, and physical exercise.

Q & A

What activity did the group start with?

The group started with counting from one to eleven and then giving their neighbors a high five.

Who was Scott's neighbor in the script?

James was initially mistaken as Scott's neighbor, but it was later clarified that Scott's actual neighbor was someone else.

What is the purpose of the flag in the script?

The flag was used for the group to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, showing respect for the United States of America.

What song did Scott choose to sing?

Scott chose to sing 'ABC Rock'.

What is the significance of the calendar in the script?

The calendar is used to teach the children about the date, including the day of the week, the month, and the number of the date.

What is the weather condition described in the script?

The weather condition is a mix of sunny and partly cloudy, as discussed by the children and the teacher.

What is the name of the yoga pose they practiced?

The yoga pose they practiced is called the 'Warrior' pose.

What are the affirmations said during the Warrior yoga pose?

The affirmations said during the Warrior pose are 'I am strong in heart', 'I support myself', 'I am ready to act', and 'I am trustworthy'.

What did the children learn about the weather in the script?

The children learned to differentiate between sunny, partly cloudy, and snowy weather, and they also discussed the frequency of each weather condition.

How did the teacher engage the children in learning about the date?

The teacher engaged the children by having them count, practice saying the month 'October', and determine the day of the week and the date together.