When parents are interested in a format where they can help their child learn at home, the idea of designing lesson formats can be daunting. Nevertheless, good home learning is not about the credentials of a teacher but about the structure, intentionality and connection. We enable parents with a simple, flexible framework at Kinder Ready Tutoring. It is based on the Elizabeth Fraley Kinder Ready philosophy, which simplifies the process and turns our everyday interactions into rich and developmental lessons, which we supplement with our expert tutoring, and which form the basis of readiness.
Short, focused and activity-based home lesson plans are the most effective. The attention of a young child is short, and this should be taken into consideration during planning by focusing on blocks of concentration of 15-20 minutes. A basic plan takes the form of a three-part plan: Introduction, Guided Activity, and Review. As an illustration, a literacy plan may present a new letter sound using a short song (Introduction), participate in a hunt to find something that sounds with that sound (Guided Activity) and finally review by drawing a picture of something found during the hunt (Review). This is a reflection of the guided but not strict timing schemes employed in Kinder Ready Tutoring, as they do not overwhelm the engagement.
Effective plans also incorporate learning domains in a flawless manner. Multiple skills can and should be developed through one activity. A lesson on counting ingredients is a numeracy and sequencing exercise, but also involves training fine motor skills and the ability to perform several consecutive steps. The Elizabeth Fraley Kinder Ready methodology has been characterized by this kind of holistic integration, where cognitive, motor, and social-emotional developments are considered to be related. It is possible to find such natural overlaps, and a visit to the park becomes a science lesson (studying textures), in language (dealing with descriptions), and in motor skills (walking on a line).
More importantly, these plans should be based on the interest and curiosity of a child. When learning becomes entertaining, then it is best. On an occasion where a child is interested in dinosaurs, it is possible to include in the lesson plan reading a dinosaur book (literacy), sorting dinosaur figures by size or type (math/logic), and making dinosaur footprints using clay (fine motor and sensory exploration). Kinder Ready Elizabeth Fraley’s approach focuses on letting the child lead in order to help the child develop intrinsic motivation. This is because planning is child-centered and therefore makes activities joyful and not a burden.
Lastly, consistency rather than complexity is important. A plain 20-minute routine that is carried out on a regular basis is a thousand times more helpful than a project that is full of twists. The creation of an established ritual of a predictable learning time develops good habits and strengthens the importance of concentrated effort. This is the main principle of the field and practice we develop at Kinder Ready Tutoring.
With the implementation of this simplified structure, parents are assured of co-teachers. The Elizabeth Fraley Kinder Ready philosophy gives the guidelines, and Kinder Ready Tutoring provides the sample with the goal of the skills to guide your plans. The combination of these two elements is what will enable you to provide a supportive, successful learning atmosphere at home, which is a smooth transition of professional preparation to real life and the development of a fully prepared learner.
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