Hello Friends,
We had a great year. I hope you all have a wonderful summer. Get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. Take time to read to your children. Should you need to get in touch with me, I can be reached at perweipj@pwcs.edu. I look forward to seeing the kids in August.
Peter Perweiler
ABOUT ME
Hello friends!!! I wanted to share a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in New York City. I moved to Virginia in 2002. I was a stay at home dad for 11 years. When my children were both in school full time, I decided to become a substitute teacher. I quickly realized I loved working with young children, especially ones with developmental disabilities. I became one of the Pre-Kindergarten teachers at Signal Hill Elementary in January 2020. I have a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education from George Mason.
TYPICAL CLASS SCHEDULE
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9:00 – 9:30
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Free Play:
Allow your child time for unstructured play activities.
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9:30 – 9:45
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Story Time:
Read a book together, point to pictures, ask your kids “WH” questions.
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9:45 – 10:15
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Music/Calendar Time:
Talk about what day/date it is. Sing along to your child’s favorite songs. Also, get them to dance to the music.
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10:15 – 10:30
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Fine Motor Activity:
Work on an art activity, using crayons, markers, colored pencils or paint.
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10:30 – 11:00
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Sensory Activity:
Some fun sensory ideas include play-doh, shaving cream or anything where your child can be hands-on. Consider putting letters, shapes or other objects into in a bin/bucket.
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11:00 – 11:30
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Outside Play:
Go for a walk, play in the yard or ride a bike. If the weather does not allow you to go outside, have them jump around inside, just to get the wiggles out.
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11:30 – 12:00
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Snack/Lunch:
Have your child pick out their own snacks/lunch and set it out at their spot at the table.
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12:00 – 12:15
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Free Play/Video:
After the kids eat, some like to sit and relax, while others like to play. Put on a favorite video or allow them some free play time.
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