Denise+Ingram

Hello LRE Participants

My name is Denise Ingram: Bachelors in Education. I have been in Childcare for many years and held my current position as Director/ Teacher at Bedford Heights Daycare for 30+ years.

I have a unique position as a teacher in our Pre-K head start classroom in the morning as well the director of the center. I look forward to using my new knowledge in my classroom as well as sharing what I learned with my entire staff.

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Reflections 5-9

Our program is well written, as well as organized in alliance with the Ohio Pre-K and Toddler content standards. The curriculum fosters social as well as emotional communication, including literacy, math science, social studies and art. This allows for the development of children in all areas. The program offers an environment for children of all ages to grow. The interest of the children governs the curriculum through experience and activities. The ways in which the curriculum is presented is just as diverse as the lesson themselves. We present learning as individualized and peer driven. Our lesson plans are written daily and posted on the doors of classrooms. We have indoor outdoor play, circle time as well as independent play. In addition the most important time of our day is directed learning time which is weaved into the above. The schedule is followed daily, but can be manipulated for field trips as well as other educational programs. There is extra time for individual learning and play. Materials are always easily assessable and props are there to help the learning experience.

