Thank you to everyone who commented about using the Rec Area! There are many excellent suggestions there and I trust you will put these into action (as well as others!) when it is your month(s) to set up and monitor the Rec Area equipment and activities.
I put in a work order to have the Rec Area closet lock keyed to your keys so you can safely store items in there and everyone can access them.
A CD player will be purchased specifically for use in the Rec Area. Please return it to the closet when you are finished using it.
Here are the expectations:
1. In general, the Rec Area should be kept clean and picked up. If anything breaks while you are in there, it is important to tell Marilyn so the item(s) can be repaired in a timely fashion.
2. During your month of providing activities, let the other early childhood teachers whose classes use the Rec Area know what activities you are bringing into the room for their use. Do this preferably by email.
3. Activities should be stored in the closet, returned after use.
4. Rotate activities that you already have or would like to develop. Unfortunately we don't have the budget to add more climbing equipment (for example) at this time but keep this in mind when you are asked to submit capital items. These activities, equipment, etc. will remain in the Rec Area only for the month you are responsible for providing activities. Remember what may feel like old hat to you could be new and exciting to another teacher and class. Also, check through your storage areas--what innovative ways could things in there be used in the Rec Area?
5. Have fun with this! It's another way to utilize the environment and expand your teaching practice.
SCHEDULE:
November Jodi and Susan (Ready, Set, Kindergarten)
December Deb and Beth (Kids' Place)
January Judy and Allison (Creative Play)
February Beth and Kari(PALS+)
March Marcy (Kids' Place Toddlers)
April Kim and Susan (Family Learning)
May Linda (2's Company)
Please let me know if there are any problems or issues with this. Thank you again!!
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In the month of December, instead of looking for an email telling you all about the activities we are planning for our Rec Area month, I will print out a list of items and suggested activities and post it on the inside of the closet door. I'll also leave a pen there so you can add ideas/suggestions/improvements right on our list (this goes back to having so many wonderful ideas floating around out there -we might as well share them!)
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