A Day In The Life Of A Kindergarten Teacher At KIPP SoCal
A kindergarten teacher at KIPP SoCal starts each day at 6:45 AM, preparing the classroom and morning work before the 7:15 AM school start time, greeting students with "their greeting of choice". The day integrates social-emotional learning, twice daily, with academic subjects like phonics, math, and reading, and incorporates teacher prep time during student enrichment classes for tasks such as planning and communicating with parents.
Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Lesson Planning, Social-Emotional Learning, Teacher Preparation
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Giselle Mendoza
Kindergarten teacher
KIPP SoCal
UCLA
LMU - MA / credential in Special Education
Anthropology, Sociology
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Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Kindergarten teachers typically arrive early (around 6:45 am) to prepare the classroom and morning work for students.
2. The school day incorporates social-emotional learning (SEL) twice a day, allowing for reflection and creative expression.
3. Teachers utilize students' enrichment class time for lesson preparation, communication with parents, and administrative tasks.
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What does a day in the life of a kindergarten teacher look like?
I get to work around 6:45 in the morning. School starts at 7:15, and I arrive early to ensure my desks are organized and my morning slides are displayed. This way, students know what to do for morning work when they walk in.
I greet them with their choice of greeting and help them put their backpacks and lunch bags away. We also have social-emotional learning embedded in our day, which we do twice a day.
In the morning, we have a community circle where we discuss our activities and feelings. In the afternoon, we use those discussed feelings for creative play. We also cover core subjects like phonics, math, and reading.
During the times students attend enrichment classes, which happens twice a day, I have my prep time. I use this time for planning, texting or calling parents, making copies, and prepping lessons for when students return from enrichment.
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