"Doing the ordinary extraordinarily well."
Staff contact:
Bev Huard, Activities Coordinator
b.huard@logoscharter.com
Bev Huard, Activities Coordinator
b.huard@logoscharter.com
What Does a Day Look Like?
Designate a space for success
Working space - a desk, the kitchen table, or a cubby at the local library.
Close access to materials - paper, pencils, well-organized binder, multiplication chart, dictionary, etc.
Minimal distractions - regulate distractions that would interfere with thinking and processing time. Distractions are siblings or friends that interrupt the learning process, sound distractions such as the television, or visual distractions such as busy activity in the vicinity.
Manage time effectively
Daily routine -- Children of all ages function well with a predictable routine. As the teacher, you know how much work needs to be accomplished in a day / week. Map out a schedule. Depending on the child's age and ability, you can include him in the planning. Do not allow negotiations to take place about the assigned work. As the teacher, you are responsible to establish expectations and be firm with the assignments.
Schedules look different to suit the child and family's needs. Examples: Folders for each day with one side "To Do" and the other side "Done", a one page weekly summary with all subjects, daily plan on the white board, etc.
School should take at least 4 hours (elementary) to 6 hours (high school) a day. While some days may be less, that should be the exception, not the rule. If your child is getting done in an hour or two, then a review of curriculum and level should be made.
Schedule your week for success too. Plan appointments, community classes, and / or errands after school has finished. Starting first thing in the morning works well for most families. Careful consideration should be given to any activity that takes you out of the house on a consistent basis early in the day. For most families, school would suffer.
Working space - a desk, the kitchen table, or a cubby at the local library.
Close access to materials - paper, pencils, well-organized binder, multiplication chart, dictionary, etc.
Minimal distractions - regulate distractions that would interfere with thinking and processing time. Distractions are siblings or friends that interrupt the learning process, sound distractions such as the television, or visual distractions such as busy activity in the vicinity.
Manage time effectively
Daily routine -- Children of all ages function well with a predictable routine. As the teacher, you know how much work needs to be accomplished in a day / week. Map out a schedule. Depending on the child's age and ability, you can include him in the planning. Do not allow negotiations to take place about the assigned work. As the teacher, you are responsible to establish expectations and be firm with the assignments.
Schedules look different to suit the child and family's needs. Examples: Folders for each day with one side "To Do" and the other side "Done", a one page weekly summary with all subjects, daily plan on the white board, etc.
School should take at least 4 hours (elementary) to 6 hours (high school) a day. While some days may be less, that should be the exception, not the rule. If your child is getting done in an hour or two, then a review of curriculum and level should be made.
Schedule your week for success too. Plan appointments, community classes, and / or errands after school has finished. Starting first thing in the morning works well for most families. Careful consideration should be given to any activity that takes you out of the house on a consistent basis early in the day. For most families, school would suffer.
Sample schedule
8:30 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:30
10:30 - 10:45
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:00
12:00
12:30 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:30
8:30 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:30
10:30 - 10:45
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:00
12:00
12:30 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:30
Math
Language arts
Break
PE
Science/social studies (social studies on Mon. & Wed., science on Tues. & Thurs.)
Lunch & break
Art, technology, health, music (Mon. - health, Tues. - technology, Wed. - art, Thurs. - music)
Independent reading time
Language arts
Break
PE
Science/social studies (social studies on Mon. & Wed., science on Tues. & Thurs.)
Lunch & break
Art, technology, health, music (Mon. - health, Tues. - technology, Wed. - art, Thurs. - music)
Independent reading time
Students should have at least 20-60 minutes of independent reading every day:
20-30 minutes for younger students (1st-2nd grade)
30-40 minutes for middle elementary (3rd-4th grade)
40-60 minutes for upper elementary (5th-6th grade)
60+ minutes for middle grades
20-30 minutes for younger students (1st-2nd grade)
30-40 minutes for middle elementary (3rd-4th grade)
40-60 minutes for upper elementary (5th-6th grade)
60+ minutes for middle grades