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Kindergarten teacher says 'learn to play and play to learn' is improving readiness in Port Orford-Langlois
Summary
Kindergarten teacher Teal Fleming told the Port Orford-Langlois board that the Tools of the Mind program improved self-regulation and classroom cooperation; administrators plan to expand the curriculum into first and second grades after early assessment gains.
Kindergarten teacher Teal Fleming presented the Tools of the Mind curriculum to the Port Orford-Langlois School District 2CJ board on Jan. 26, saying the program lets children “learn to play and play to learn” and supports social-emotional development. Fleming said first-grade teachers have observed students from the pilot group as more regulated, cooperative and ready to learn.
Superintendent Aaron Miller told the board that plans are in place to expand the curriculum into first and second grades after assessing early results. Fleming also reported continued use of the IReady assessment for monitoring progress and said test results are showing growth. Board members thanked Fleming for the presentation and asked staff to continue reporting outcomes to inform any future curriculum decisions.
