PK4 Unit 1 Overview (On-Demand)

During Unit 1: Getting Ready to Learn, children become familiar with their classroom and classmates by learning expectations and routines and engaging in relationship-building activities. Each week, children will participate in lessons that build on the previous week to help them adjust to their new environment. The sequence also reviews foundational social and emotional concepts, such as identifying emotions, practicing self-regulation, and developing a sense of belonging within their new classroom community. In this course, you will: 

1. Identify the literacy and language, mathematics, and social-emotional learning skills children will learn in Unit 1,
2. Analyze how you will use Unit 1 lessons, materials, and resources in your classroom,
3. Explore how Read Aloud lessons are integrated into thematic learning throughout Unit 1,
4. Plan for integrated Read Aloud instruction, and
5. Prepare for Centers using lesson plans, materials, and resources.

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AppleTree Institute is an authorized provider with the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and several state-run Professional Development (PD) registries. Practitioners may earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or PD hours, which can often be applied toward teaching certification renewals and other professional accreditations upon successful completion of course requirements.