KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM OBSERVATION FORM

Dear Kindergarten Teacher:Thank you for allowing us to visit your classroom. The Early Childhood Department’s goal for this visit is to provide baseline feedback using guidelines that demonstrate the basic norms of what a kindergarten classroom should exhibit. Please be reminded that this visit is not to evaluate quality of teaching, but only to provide feedback on the basic classroom standards of service for students. Thank you again and we look forward to our continuing partnership in providing young learners the best education.

Date of Observation: __________________________ Time of Observation: _____________________________Teacher: ____________________________________ Campus: ________________________________________Observers: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Class Environment1. Upon arrival in the classroom, teacher is working: (Check one)

___1-1 with a student ___with a small group ___ with a large group Other: ___________________

2. The students are in:

___centers ____ small group ___ large group activity ___________________________________

3. Current lesson plans are readily available. (i.e, posted on the wall, out on the teacher’s desk, etc)

___________Yes ___________No (please note – Curriculum Road Maps are not lesson plans)

4. Classroom displays of current student work and curriculum material reflect the skills and concepts taught. _____________________________ (evidence)5. Circle The 6 Super Centers that are present and underline the ones stocked to reflect the current content.

Library ABC Center Math Center Listening Center Exploring Themes/Social Studies Science Center

Yes NoBulletin boards reflect the current contentBulletin board provide anchor support for daily workBulletin board displays current student work with explanation.Current student expectations are postedCurrent schedule is postedClass is currently within 10 minutes of schedule Work from every child is displayedThere is a large carpeted area (free of clutter) for whole group instruction.Classroom environment is clean and organized for student learning.Vocabulary Banks are posted in centers.Word wall words are current.Two word walls are present in Dual-Language classrooms.Class work displayed (check type) _____Worksheet _____ Authentic work

Additional Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM OBSERVATION FORM

Teacher Instruction

Yes No Unable to determine

Teacher provides appropriate and clear instruction for all students including students at risk, ELLs, and students with special needs.Teacher uses explicit instruction during whole-group and in the teacher led small group.Teacher provides ample opportunities for students to practice and receive corrective and positive feedbackTransitions are smooth between whole-group instruction and centers or other groupings.Evidence exists that routines and procedures are familiar to the studentsTeacher uses engaging activities that include rhyming, word play, manipulation of words, syllables, and sounds.Teacher uses manipulatives, such as letter tiles, counting chips, Elkonin boxes, to help students make connectionsTeacher uses visual aids to aid in instructionVocabulary instruction is ongoing and evidenced by teacher providing lists of vocabulary words, word walls, concrete examples, and other resources to determine the meanings of words.

Determine levels of class engagement. Highly engaged – Most students are authentically engaged Well managed – Students are willingly compliant and ritually engaged Not engaged – Many students are not participating in the assigned task (lesson) or substituting another activity.

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