Bonhams SMART Learning

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Bonhams SMART Learning

• Making the MOST of each moment!

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Bonhams Smart Routines

• Classroom jobs encourage independence and
  reinforce pre-k skills.

Learning by doing!
Checking the schedule
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Bonhams Smart Routines

• Lending Library jobs foster independence and
  reinforce pre-k skills.

Reading classmates names
Library helpers sort and deliver books
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Bonhams Smart Routines

• Transition times another time for learning

Learning goes on through songs, chants, and games
throughout the building.
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Bonhams Smart Routines

• Weekly PLC meetings focus on student progress and
  achievements

Checklist data is tabulated and disaggregated for
each class
Teachers use assessment data as they plan for
instruction
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Bonhams Smart Learning

• Large Group Instructional Time Book of the Week
  strategies focus on language development

Reading and writing throughout the classroom
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Bonhams Smart Learning

• Small Group Time reinforces pre-k objectives

Small group lessons planned to meet individual
needs.
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Bonhams Smart Learning

• Center Time maximized by paying attention to

• Materials
• Manipulation
• Choice
• Language
• Support

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Bonhams Smart Learning

• Bonham students dont go to recess they go to
  outdoor LEARNING time!

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Bonhams Smart Learning

• Music and Movement Class integrates math/language
  arts/social studies objectives into physical
  activities

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Bonhams Smart Learning

• Library provide resources for students and staff

Students select R.I.F. books 3 times a year
Lending Library assures all students check out
books daily.
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Bonhams Smart Learning

• Focus on Science

Science NIGHT Students, parents and staff learned
science concepts in hands-on activities
Science DAY students engaged in science lessons
throughout the day!
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Bonhams Smart Learning

• Computer assisted instruction reinforce literacy,
  math, and science objectives.

Computers in every classroom
Breakthrough to Literacy Lab
United Streaming video and KidSpiration software
are integrated into small group lessons
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Bonhams Smart Learning

• Field Trips and Special Guests extend the
  learning environment

H.E.B.
Childrens Museum
Celebrating Black History
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Bonhams Smart Learning

• B.E.A.R.S. over 100 Texas State University
  volunteers come weekly to read with students

B.E.A.R.S. Bonhams Early Adventures
in Reading Stories
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Bonhams Smart Learning

• San Marcos Education Foundation Grant supports
  the Garden Project, Growing and Learning in
  Pre-K

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Bonhams students are ENGAGED in learning
throughout the day!
Future success in school depends on a strong
foundation in language. At Bonham we know
Reading and Writing Float On a Sea of Talk.
Bonhams smart routines and learning provide a
sea of talk for ALL our students.
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Our children are the future . . . we are
dedicated to their success.
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• Making the MOST of each moment!

THANK YOU
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