Exam 5: Planning and Implementing Effective Group-Time Activities

Mrs. Ramsey plans a whole group time focused on preschoolers taking turns and waiting for one another to speak. She plans to use a storybook to prompt conversation. Which of the following strategies would be most successful in addressing these goals?

Raymond often has difficulty sitting through an entire group time. He is easily distracted and finds it challenging to move from one routine to another. Explain how you would help Raymond have a positive group time experience.

Which activity would an effective teacher do during the body of a group time?

Carrie, age 4, is visually impaired. She wears glasses that help but are not sufficient for her to see quite well. In her IEP, her intelligence and her hearing are within normal ranges. There is a note that her social skills are underdeveloped and she has been very indulged at home. She leaves group activities or whines or disturbs others during group experiences. Which strategies are NOT likely to be helpful?

Mr. Frank has observed that some children are playing chase and wrestling on the playground. Other children seem to be distressed by the big body play. What type of special group experience would best be used in this situation?

What activity would happen in a group time that incorporates the Author's Chair?

Mr. Jarvis wants to incorporate a show and tell routine into his Tuesday kindergarten schedule. Which of the following things should he consider FIRST as he develops this routine?

The teacher notices that over the past several days, children have been leaving toys out on the playground. He decides to address the problem during group time. Which of the following group times would offer the best vehicle for addressing the problem?