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Computers

by Sherrie Rodgers

Apr 14, 2010

At what age do you feel it is appropriate to introduce children to computers?

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Schari For their own private use - seven or eight.

For looking up information with an adult, just like we use to use encyclopedias, two.

On 4/14/10, Sherrie Rodgers wrote: > At what age do you feel it is appropriate to introduce > children to computers?

Apr 15, 2010

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MsMel On 4/15/10, Schari wrote: > For their own private use - seven or eight. > > For looking up information with an adult, just like we use to > use encyclopedias, two. > > On 4/14/10, Sherrie Rodgers wrote: >> At what age do you feel it is appropriate to introduce >> children to computers?

I actually did research ...See More

May 1, 2010

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why do children draw?

by susan

Apr 22, 2010

why do children draw i have been interested in this topic and would just like some feed back from a teacher point of view.

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Carl I will take a stab at this question as well. These are just my musings on the topic. The human brain establishes and maintains relevant biological patterns and the mind establishes and maintains physio-psychological patterns. We survive and thrive from those patters. Our long term memory systems allowed us to create the thousands of languages from ...See More

May 8, 2010

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Schari Well said Carl. Absolutely.

On 5/08/10, Carl wrote: > I will take a stab at this question as well. These are just my musings > on the topic. The human brain establishes and maintains relevant > biological patterns and the mind establishes and maintains > physio-psychological patterns. We survive and thrive from those > patte...See More

May 11, 2010

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Mother's Day

by Susan

May 4, 2010

Does anyone have a Mother's Day activity for toddlers.

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Schari 3 ideas my children are choosing from this year...

Cards - Children use thumb with paint to make leaves. They can cut out flowers, use cupcake liners, or use their thumb with colors of paint to make flowers. Attach poem - - This little flower is special you see, Because it was made from a part of me. My painted thumb made each flower part ...See More

May 4, 2010

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problem solved!

by montmo

May 13, 2010

Hi. This is just something I tried recently that I thought I would share in case someone could use the idea. We put up a new four swing swingset last year. Since we could use two of the old blue swings we used those on one end and my husband bought two new yellow swings for the other side. One of the boys' favorite color was blue so he always wante...See More

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Schari I'm glad you solved the problem!

Lol - such a simple thing and it brings such peace. Wonderful.

On 5/13/10, montmo wrote: > Hi. This is just something I tried recently that I thought > I would share in case someone could use the idea. We put up > a new four swing swingset last year. Since we could use two > of the old ...See More

May 14, 2010

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Father's Day

by Jenn G.

May 15, 2010

Does anyone have any cute ideas for a father's day project for two year olds?

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Naptime Songs

by Teresa

May 17, 2010

I am a teacher in a two year old room in a daycare and was wondering what songs you have on your naptime CDs? I am tired of the same old classical/nature songs that I have. Are there any "real" songs that won't drive me nuts that are good for nap?

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msmichelle On 5/17/10, Teresa wrote: > I am a teacher in a two year old room in a daycare and was > wondering what songs you have on your naptime CDs? I am > tired of the same old classical/nature songs that I have. > Are there any "real" songs that won't drive me nuts that > are good for nap?

I always would play a variety of cd's beca...See More

May 21, 2010

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Mark The Have Fun Teaching website has lots of free educational songs for kids and fun activities for daycare.

Check out the Have Fun Teaching website

May 21, 2010

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Some Soul Searching

by Ms. B

Jun 2, 2010

I am just posting anonymously on here to vent out to some teachers, most likely the people who'd understand, on here. I am a 21 year old early childhood education certified young woman. My Early childhood journey has been cut short because I've regrettingly not been able to pass my practicum. That will probably haunt me for the rest of my life and ...See More

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Try again I also failed my first practicum. It wasn't a good fit. I redid the practicum with glowing results and was immediately hired. That was over 30 years ago.

Relax, reflect, redo!

If you want it, you can do it.

Good luck

Jun 5, 2010

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gracie A very thoughtful response Montomo.

Ms. B, I'm impressed with your self reflection and not just blaming someone else for what has happened. It seems like you are acknowledging there were things others could have done to help you more, but also acknowledging much that you could have done differently.

I know one thing - in Early Chi...See More

Jun 7, 2010

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2 page list full of art and craft websites

by you know who

Jun 3, 2010

I have compiled a 2 page list of website links that offer Art and Craft projects. Most sites do not charge a membership fee.

Enjoy! reply with your request, I will be glad to send it to you.

From: You Know Who (I must not disclose my name, for some reason, there are people here that do not appreciate me giving away free informatio...See More

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writing

by haley

Jun 7, 2010

keybroading

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Need Help!!!!

by Stacey

Jun 9, 2010

I just started at a daycare in Fayetteville. Can anyone please tell me what I can teach the children in a class room for 3/4 age group. Back in New Jersey we were told we can help them with the spelling of their names , counting , tracing and cutting. Now that I am in North Carolina I am not sure what I can and can't do . Can anyone help me??

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Leah Try posting on the North Carolina Chatboard for information on curriculum.

The most important thing you can do is to genuinely care about each child. You may want to read the following short article that could be helpful for discipline. Also click on Parent Tips at the same site for another one called, "Discipline for Young Children."

Jun 17, 2010

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Ed If you are teaching at a daycare, which days do you care for? With that aside, there are a number of steps to take:

One thing I would do, if you are unfamiliar with the age group is to do research and make a developmental checklist to familiarize yourself with the range of abilities.

I would get to know the parents, and see what...See More

Jun 20, 2010

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