I love Building Blocks/Four Blocks but I am having trouble scheduling. I have 130 minutes a day with my Kindergarten children. I have a 95 minute block, then a 15 minute break and then a 35 minute block. During this time I am supposed to teach literacy, math, writing, centers, etc. Everything must fit in that 130 minutes. Thanks for your help.
Jodi FortunaOn 6/20/08, Sandy Hawkins wrote: > Hi > Does anyone know where I can purchase a video that > explains how to administer DIBELS? > > Thanks > Sandy Hawkins 720-252-8234 or [email removed]
I'm interested in purchasing a full set of either the huggables, puppets, OR finger puppets of The Letter People by Abrams and Company. I teach preschool and know they would a be a hit in my classroom!
On 8/05/08, Jeni wrote: > Are you still interested in purchasing a set of huggables? I > have a complete set that I am getting ready to post on Ebay. > Just let me know if you are still interested and I can send > you some pics. > > > On 6/28/08, Ashlee wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I'm interested in purchasing a full set of either the >> huggables, puppets, OR finger puppets of The Letter People >> by Abrams and Company. I teach preschool and know they would >> a be a hit in my classroom! >> >> Thanks!
On 8/05/08, Ashlee V MacRae wrote: > I am absolutely still interested! Please email me pics and > prices. I'd really LOVE to purchase them for my classroom for > this upcoming fall. Thank you! > > On 8/05/08, Jeni wrote: >> Are you still interested in purchasing a set of huggables? I >> have a complete set that I am getting ready to post on Ebay. >> Just let me know if you are still interested and I can send >> you some pics. >> >> >> On 6/28/08, Ashlee wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> I'm interested in purchasing a full set of either the >>> huggables, puppets, OR finger puppets of The Letter People >>> by Abrams and Company. I teach preschool and know they would >>> a be a hit in my classroom! >>> >>> Thanks!
I have used the 4 blocks model in first grade for years. I am moving to K (new school) and want to use the BB model. I need some help-what are the major differences-what are the major must haves-what would a typical day look like? thanks in advance
I am a teacher in Chicago working on his Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. A step in this process is taking a Research class. I am currently doing my research on the arts and how teachers integrate into their curriculum. I have created a survey, that if you would be so kind to take, would help me immensely. It only contains 8 multiple choice questions so should take you under 57 seconds---I have provided the link below. If the link does not work you can always copy and paste it.
I have had my students write 2x/week in journals on specific topics (ex. field trips, unit lesson, etc.), but I would like to do more writing in a workshop format.
Help me get started with a writer's workshop in Kindergarten........
Katie Wood Ray is a terrific resource for writing wo...See MoreOn 7/30/08, LovinK wrote: > I have had my students write 2x/week in journals on > specific topics (ex. field trips, unit lesson, etc.), but > I would like to do more writing in a workshop format. > > Help me get started with a writer's workshop in > Kindergarten........
Katie Wood Ray is a terrific resource for writing workshops in kindergarten. She has two books I love. About the Authors and Already Ready are the books I have on my desk when I'm planning writing. I do writing workshop everyday and the kids get mad if we have to shorten or cancel for some reason.
You can talk to just about any Kindergarten teacher and I bet you no one of them teaches writing the same way. Most of them uses a mixture of programs to get the best results. I've never heard of the books that Jamie posted, but I am sure gonna look them up! I love the writing format in the book Kidwriting. It is amazing and the kids progress so very quickly. I was always having issues with providing mini-lessons and this book gives great examples of how you take a student's writing for that day and create the mini-lesson. Check out their website!! Good Luck!!
Christina/K/VA :o)
On 9/15/08, Jamie wrote: > On 7/30/08, LovinK wrote: >> I have had my students write 2x/week in journals on >> specific topics (ex. field trips, unit lesson, etc.), but >> I would like to do more writing in a workshop format. >> >> Help me get started with a writer's workshop in >> Kindergarten........ > > > Katie Wood Ray is a terrific resource for writing workshops > in kindergarten. She has two books I love. About the Authors > and Already Ready are the books I have on my desk when I'm > planning writing. I do writing workshop everyday and the kids > get mad if we have to shorten or cancel for some reason.