Online Classes for Preschool – Best Practices

Overview & Goals

• Keep it short: 20–30 min core + optional 10 min extension.
• Move often: every 5–7 min add actions—clap, stretch, find-&-show.
• Show → Say → Do: quick model, echo, hands-on task.
• Screen-light: teacher screen mostly; kids look away to do.

Tech Setup (Simple)

• Platform: one link, waiting room on, mute on entry.
• Camera: eye-height, bright face, quiet background.
• Resources: 3 slides max per segment, picture cues, big icons.
• Backup: offline plan if net drops (song + find 3 objects).

Engagement Routines

• Name checks: “Show me thumbs if you hear /m/”.
• Find-&-show: “Bring one red thing”.
• Build-&-tell: make a shape with pencils; say its name.
• Turn-taking: 3 names per segment; rest use chat emojis.

Parent Partnership (Friendly & Light)

• Before class: share 5-item kit list (crayons, 10 buttons, paper).
• During: adults sit nearby, help with mute, let child speak.
• After: 1 photo task; send a sticker note (well done!).
• Boundaries: teacher can’t troubleshoot devices mid-lesson.

Mini Timetable (Sample 40 minutes)

1. 4 min — Hello song + rules (mute, hand signal)
2. 7 min — Phonics picture cues + find-&-show
3. 7 min — Number towers (build & compare)
4. 7 min — Story picture walk + echo lines
5. 7 min — Movement rhyme + calm breath
6. 8 min — Choice task + share 3 student turns

Safety & Privacy

• No recordings unless school-approved and consented.
• Names: first name only; no sharing addresses/photos.
• Links locked: waiting room, remove on disruption, no file sharing from children.
• Data: keep logs to behavior notes, not personal details.

Quick Quiz (5 Questions)

Choose one option for each question and click Submit.