PSELA4a: Encourages drawing as a precursor for written expression
Evidence 1: Materials Available in Classroom for Drawing
Description: These materials are available at all times for children to draw and write with.
Analysis: Children use these materials to create drawings, letters and signs. At times, students will ask me to write their words about their drawings on a separate piece of paper. Students can then choose to place their creations in the Museum of Preschool Art, in their portfolios or in their mailboxes to take home.
Evidence 2: Portion of Substitute Plans (detailing drawing after rest)
Description: The highlighted portion of this schedule (which is the same for Monday through Friday) shows that there is time built into our schedule each day for drawing.
Analysis: Drawing is a very important piece of our day. Because drawing isn't always a child's first choice during guided discovery, I try to build time into each day for children to participate in this skill building exercise. This piece of the day is evolving into letter writing time where students write letters to each other, to me and to their families.
Evidence 3: Photographs of Children Signing In
Description: Upon arriving at school children either trace or write their name to sign into school.
Analysis: Children sign into school each day. They can trace their name on one side of the card, or write their own name on the other. Children enjoy this daily routine, and I enjoy seeing the progression of squiggles and shapes to letters and name.
