Model Classroom
School Name: Fox Hill School
Location: Danvers, MA
Hours of Operation: 8am - 4pm
Number of students: 20
Age Range: multi-age classroom, 2.9 yrs - 5 yrs
Curriculum: children’s literature
Demographic: mostly Caucasian children, no ELL students, some full-time working parents, some stay-at-home parents, no disabilities, minimal food allergies
My classroom is a one-room school house located in Danvers, MA. The Fox Hill School has always been a school since it was established in 1879. It is a private preschool that holds a capacity of 20 children and ages range from 2.9 to 5 years. Our curriculum is a rotating 3 year unit, based on children’s literature. We choose a children’s book and base our activities off of that book. Activities hit in all state required areas: math, art, science, fine motor, writing/literacy, gross motor, etc.
We start our day with free choice time in which the students are in charge of picking where they want to play. That lasts for about an hour and then it is time for the first group. During this group we go over attendance, calendar/weather, and read a story. Next comes snack time. The children are responsible for washing their hands, finding their snack seat, and counting out the right amount of food for snack time. Second group is next where we direct our attention to our focus book during that time and explain activities (centers) that go along with the story. After activities are all completed, we go outside for recess. After recess, students have lunch and rest time, followed by afternoon explorers. This part of the day usually consists of free choice time or sometimes, a visitor: top secret science, art with Ms. Amy, or lego club. Afternoon explorers is followed by second snack and we end the day with outside recess.
