Tuesday Tip Day-Conference time!

Conference time in my school is in November.It is a goal setting conference with student-parent-teacher.  It is approximately 30 minutes so things move quickly.

1.FRIENDS (Socialization)
 I start out by putting magnetized pictures on a tray. The kiddos select 5 kids they like to play with in the classroom.  
A quick discussion of any problems.

2.THE MONTHLY DEVELOPMENTAL TEST

I really like to show this to parents because it is ALWAYS positive.  Each month the kiddos draw...
SHAPES-SELF-TREE    Every other month they add a coloring, cutting, and drawing.  I do it about the same time every month. Parents are always pleased and kiddos are proud to show improvements.

Following directions
Spacial organization
Details

3.CONFERENCE RING(Report Card)

The kiddo has a conference ring coordinates with the data I collected and assessed according to our school and state standards.  the kiddo interprets the ring while I show the assessed section.  Every time an assessed piece is accomplished, the kiddo earns their award for the ring.
(some of the awards are just social or developmental awards I add for a sense of accomplishment for the student that faces challenges.)

4. GOAL SHEET
I fill out  some of this prior to the conference.
Name
Picture
Positive Statement
3 goals to move forward and accomplish by
our next meeting. 
1 extra goal that the parent may want added.
I keep this form all year and use it for adding more goals and achieving goals.

5. Student Award
Several businesses pass out student awards and I will use these or make my own.


6. STUDENT WORK
 ONLY SHOW WHAT IS PERTINENT TO THE GOAL SETTING CONFERENCE .  
 Student work is always displayed in the hall and each month I have a parent night for students and parents to participate with their child in classroom activities.
Math Night, Reading Night, class plays, etc.

I REALLY LIKE THIS FORMAT OF CONFERENCING  BECAUSE THE KINDERGARTNERS IN MY CLASS REALLY PARTICIPATE  AND INTERACT 
DURING THE CONFERENCE WITH THE FRIENDS ACTIVITY, DEVELOPMENTAL TEST, CONFERENCE RINGS.