"STARS on the Internet"

 

Prop Box Activities

STARS 10 Hour Course

 

 

Before you begin this class ~ you must submit the On-line Registration form. If you have not yet done so click here.

 

Needed Resources - just click on each of these resources to download:

 

"STARS on the Internet" Prop Box Activities Workbook
 

"STARS on the Internet" Home Page

 

Study Links to help you with this class

 

Jump to Assignment #2  #3  #4  #5

 

ASSIGNMENT #1

Read over the complete workbook. Think over your current facility, what types of interest centers are in use? Look at the block area, the housekeeping area, science area, library area, and any more that you currently have. Pick 2 topics or centers that you would like to improve and add to. For each of these 2 topics think of seasonal, cultural or creative additions that would fit into this area. Now write up a list of different versions for each center, such as;

Housekeeping Area:

Science Area:

To submit:
 Please complete your two short summaries and lists on your computer and save it as assignment #1.

Be sure to put your class title, STARS ID number, & your full name on your assignment.
 

Please e-mail your *assignment to:

propbox@starstab.com    Due to an overload of Spam please mark your assignments on the e-mail subject line Please write out: Assignment #1

 

*Assignment Note:
If you are sending your assignment as an attachment please only use Microsoft Word. We cannot open or read anything else. Without Microsoft Word ~ just type the assignment directly into your e-mail text box, or copy & paste the assignment into the text box of your e-mail. Thank you.
 

ASSIGNMENT #2

Gather together four large cardboard file boxes, plastic storage crates, or baskets. Write the "topic" for each box, and place a list of all the items to be found inside the box. You may even include lesson ideas for each box. Next step is to fill each box. Use the suggestions in the workbook; ask for parent help, visit yard sales, or visit second hand stores.

Write a short summary detailing each prop box that you have created.

To submit:
 Please complete your short summary on your computer and save it as assignment #2.

Be sure to put your class title, STARS ID number, & your full name on your assignment.
 

Please e-mail your assignment to:

propbox@starstab.com     On e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #2

 

 

ASSIGNMENT #3

Now look over your Prop Boxes, and think of how they could be used. Write out one complete lesson plan for each box. Make it very clear so another teacher could easily use this prop box on a minutes notice. These are great to have for the days you are sick. Each box will lend itself to multiple lesson plans, but for now just do one per box.

 

To submit:
 Please complete your four lesson plans (one per box) on your computer and save it as assignment #3.

Be sure to put your class title, STARS ID number, & your full name on your assignment.
 

Please e-mail your assignment to:

propbox@starstab.com     On e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #3

 

 

ASSIGNMENT #4

Take some time to visit the websites listed for you at the "Study Links" page. Surf these internet sites for additional information and ideas.


Do the final preparation of your boxes. Place a copy of the lesson and the box content list inside an envelope or stapled to each box. Double check to make sure all items are there. 

 

Now for assignment four please evaluate your prop boxes. What do you feel turned out well, what could have been different? What new boxes would you like to add at a later time?

 

To submit:
 Please complete your evaluation summary on your computer and save it as assignment #4.

Be sure to put your class title, STARS ID number, & your full name on your assignment.
 

Please e-mail your assignment to:

propbox@starstab.com       On e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #4

 

 

ASSIGNMENT #5
 

As your last assignment you are to evaluate this course. Please use the 1-4 ratings (1 being -strongly disagree, and 4 being -strongly agree) for each of the following questions:
 

This course displays knowledge about this topic?...........1-2-3-4

The content provided matched the class description?.......................1-2-3-4

The content & methods were presented in a way to honor

      my culture and learning style?...............................................1-2-3-4

I can apply this information to the diversity of the

     families I serve?...............................................................1-2-3-4

I increased my knowledge base by taking this course.................1-2-3-4


1. In addition to these scores please write out 3 ways that you will use this course  information at your current work site, with children and/or families.

2. Please write out any additional comments about this internet course and any suggestions for improvement.

 

3. For future trainings please tell us about any specific child related topics that you would like to see in a future STARS class.

 

4. For future trainings list any of the topics below that you would be interested in:

Administration/ Child Growth Development & Learning/ Child Guidance/ Communication/ Cultural & Individual Diversity/ Curriculum Development/ Environmental Design/ Family Systems/ Health, Safety & Nutrition/ Observation & Assessment/ Professionalism

To submit:
 Please complete your write up of the class evaluation and comments on your computer and save it as assignment #5.

On this last assignment be sure to put your class title, STARS ID number, your complete mailing address & your full name so your certificate can be processed faster.
 

Please e-mail your assignment to:

propbox@starstab.com   On the e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #5

All your completed assignments will be forwarded to the instructor at "STARS on the Internet".  A certificate will be mailed to you once all assignments have been reviewed and approved.