My name is Kristin Klarkowski and I have been the High 5 teacher at Whittier IB school since 2017. I have been a teacher of preschool age students and also a parent educator for 21 years, all within Minneapolis and surrounding suburb area schools. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my own children and husband. I love to cook, travel, read, ride my bike, ski, attend the MN State Fair, and laugh with friends. High 5 is such a wonderful program for young children to learn about the importance of a supportive school community, routines, and that school is a fun and safe space.
This Schedule is Subject to Change
9:00-11:30am - Live Google Meet
Community Circle - 15 minutes
Meet and greet
Explore theme of the week
Introduce Read Aloud
Sign In - 5 minutes
Social Emotional Lesson - 10 min
Guided Play - 30 minutes
This is more unstructured learning play time with peers.
Small Groups - 30 minutes
Students will be in smaller groups (4-5 students) engaging with teachers on math, literacy, and social emotional activities. These groups will have a set time and be for 15 minutes for each group.
Movement and Closing - 30 min
11:30 - 12:30 - Independent Learning (students)
Listen to recorded read aloud
Specialist activity - 30 min (every other day)
Complete daily SeeSaw activities - 30 min
(11:35-12:30) - Student & Family Engagement
12:30-1:00 - Lunch Break
1:00 - 3:00 - Live Google Meet
3:00-4:00 - Independent Learning