I am looking to purchase a set of the letter people and curriculum if possible. Please let me know I will settle even for pieces. Thank you in advance!
Thanks, Bob Dawson Letter...See MoreHeather, I have restored most of the 1973-1978 materials of the Alpha Time version of The Letter People. Including the original Songs, Teachers Guide, Alpha Masters(student handouts), etc. Just this year I completed the restoration of THE CHATTER ALBUM as well. Please update this thread if you find my site useful.
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On 1/11/13, Heather McAndrew wrote: > I am looking to purchase a set of the letter people and > curriculum if possible. Please let me know I will settle > even for pieces. Thank you in advance!
1) What is the importance of a good attitude towar...See MoreI would truly appreciate help with a paper that I have to write for my English class. The subject relates to the abilities children should be taught by their parents before they enter elementary school. If anyone would take the time to answer a few questions for me, I would be so grateful.
1) What is the importance of a good attitude towards education for a child entering kindergarten? 2) What are the consequences of them not having this? 3) In what ways can parents help their child to develop this skill before entering school?
4) What is the importance of developing oral communication skills before school? 5) What are the consequences of them not having this skill? 6) In what ways can parents help their child to develop this skill before entering school?
7) What is the importance of social interaction skills before kindergarten? 8) What are the consequences of them not having this skill? 9) In what ways can parents help their child to develop this skill before entering school?
I will try and answer each question as best I can. I have been teaching 20+years and most of that experience is with Kindergarten or Pre-Kindergarten students.
1. When students enter todays kindergarten class, it is not the playtime of the past. There is a great deal of learning to take place. A good attitude toward education helps to encourage the learning process. Learning is not an incidental process....it takes work. And work means effort. Children need to know that learning is important to the parents, because we mimic those we love and learn from the most. We all need motivation to achieve. I tell my students it is my job to teach them, and their job to learn. They are paid by the complements and praise they receive for their accomplishments. A good attitude toward education translates into motivation to learn.
2. Without a good attitude toward education, there is often a lack of motivation to learn. That is the consequence. Resulting in poor performance and difficulties throughout school. Students with a poor attitude toward education often drop out as teenagers.
3. Parents need to let children know early on that education is important. They can do this by continuing their own education. Posting their degrees and accomplishment on the den wall for children to see and acknowledge. And discussing the importance of education with their young children. Parents should always strive to say positive things about teachers , school and learning in front of their kids. They should take their children to libraries, read to them often, and praise learning accomplishments. The praise of a parent is a powerful thing.
4. Oral communication skills are paramount to success in early learning settings. Upon entering kindergarten children will be expected to follow basic directions, and participate in classroom discussions and small group lessons. Students need to be able to voice needs as well. No one is going to try and "guess" if they have to go to the bathroom. They need to communicate in order to get along with other students as well. Kindergarten is a social place, and a learning environment for many social skills.
5. Students with poor communication skills often have difficulty following basic directions, which translates into poor performance on school related tasks. It can also lead to social anxiety, and difficulty getting along with peers. Students that cannot communicate effectively often use more physical methods of letting their needs be known (ie. hitting, biting etc...)
6. Parents should encourage interaction with other children as much as possible. Take them to the park, arrange play dates, attend Sunday school etc. Parents should also take time to talk to their kids. Ask them questions often. Give them basic directions...have them help with the laundry, setting the table etc... I also encourage "family game time". Playing board games is a good way to teach "following directions" as well as cooperation with others.
7. As mentioned above, Kindergarten is a very social place. Kindergarteners share everything! No joke. Getting along with others is very important. Students must be able to respond to directions, and communicate their needs to others. They also need to be able to resolve minor issues with other people. Again....we share everything! They have to know how to take turns, share, and when to say "I'm sorry".
8.Poor social skills often results in conflict. When children are involved in constant conflict with others in a kindergarten setting, it may mean a conference with parents, a trip to the "office" to see the principal, ...and beyond that often the decision that the child in question is simply not ready to take part in kindergarten. I have seen several children pulled from kindergarten as late as October, in an effort to give them more time to "socially mature". It is a frustrating situation for all involved.
9. Parents should provide as many opportunities for their child to interact with other children as possible. Be that time at day-care, play dates, fun with neighborhood kids etc.... Children need the experience of interacting with others their own age. They also need the opportunity to solve social issues with little parental involvement. Parents can pose questions, read stories with examples of social struggles, and talk children through the process of resolution....but kids need to practice getting along on their own.
I hope this is helpful to your research. Let me know if there is more detailed information I can provide.
M. Hope
On 4/01/13, Marisa Keller wrote:
> I would truly appreciate help with a paper that I have to
> write for my English class. The subject relates to the
> abilities children should be taught by their parents before
> they enter elementary school. If anyone would take the time
> to answer a few questions for me, I would be so grateful.
>
> 1) What is the importance of a good attitude towards
> education for a child entering kindergarten?
> 2) What are the consequences of them not having this?
> 3) In what ways can parents help their child to develop
> this skill before entering school?
>
> 4) What is the importance of developing oral communication
> skills before school?
> 5) What are the consequences of them not having this skill?
> 6) In what ways can parents help their child to develop
> this skill before entering school?
>
> 7) What is the importance of social interaction skills
> before kindergarten?
> 8) What are the consequences of them not having this skill?
> 9) In what ways can parents help their child to develop
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