PRE-SCHOOL AT PIZZO ELEMENTARY Narrated by MARY MARRS

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PRE-SCHOOL AT PIZZO ELEMENTARYNarrated byMARY
MARRS
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I am Mary Marrsand here is the story of how my
classroom was transformed.
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What is different about your classroom this year?

• Larger room with pre-k furniture
• Defined space for play and work
• New materials

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Before entering our room, you will see a
colorful, theme-based invitation to our class.
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Come on in and visit the Marrs Stars!
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How did you set up the classroom?

• Well defined areas where children knew their
  boundaries
• Safe and comfortable spaces
• Consider noise levels for activities
• Secure furniture to avoid accidents

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What curriculum do you use?

• DLM curriculum by SRA with literacy, math,
  science and social studies components
• Language For Learning Program by SRA
• DLM requires some modifications to fit the needs
  of individual students

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PART 2THE BENEFITS OF ALL THE CHANGES
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What benefits have you seen with the various
changes to your classroom?
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What benefits have been seen by the teachers?

• Children are happy
• Children are successful
• Children interact more
• Wonderful new materials
• Teacher pride
• Enjoyment of students
• Teacher collaboration
• Teacher growth

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What benefits have the families experienced?

• Family dinner
• Visit the classroom and see activities
• Mingle with new friends
• See a typical day through a slide show
• Experience pride in their child participating
• Interacting and connecting with other families

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Special thanks to Mary Marrs and the
administration of the Pizzo Elementary School
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Presentation byDr. Karen BerkmanCenter for
Autism and Related Disabilities813-974-2532http
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