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Schari On 10/09/10, Thanks! wrote: > I posted the other day about a presentation that I am > preparing for. This will take place for a group of daycare > providers that would like me to discuss how they can better > prepare their students for K. > I spoke with one of the members about what they may be > looking for since this will be my ...See MoreOn 10/09/10, Thanks! wrote: > I posted the other day about a presentation that I am > preparing for. This will take place for a group of daycare > providers that would like me to discuss how they can better > prepare their students for K. > I spoke with one of the members about what they may be > looking for since this will be my first time doing > something like this...a bit out of my comfort zone, but I > am starting to get excited about it. > Anyways,I was thinking of a workshop form and it only needs > to be about 30-45 minutes long. > These are some of my ideas: > > *start with a music and movement song with the group > --discuss music and maybe name some of the CD's I like to > use. > *I have a brochure and some handouts that discuss k > readiness and will incorporate throughout presentation. > *Will also develop a powerpoint that discusses fine motor > skills and talk about the short pencils that we use in the > beg. of K and the Flip crayons from HWT that I have some > children use if they are having issues with fine motor. > --also share some playdough mats that can be found online > for letter and # formation....also discuss other fine motor > activities that I use in beg. of K. > *Social/Emotional-importance of cleaning up after yourself, > sharing with others, conflict resolution, etc. > *Learning to write first name--share the Name Bags that I > use to practice naming the letters in our name and writing > it. > *Some # identification activities that can be used to learn > # naming and ordering (0-10). > *Stress imporance of learning through play > *Maybe make discovery bottles with group--foam #'s in a > bottle with rice or salt that their children can search for > and practice naming? > > How is this so far? I would like some kind of make and > take...any other ideas? I have some sites that I would > like to share with them that they can use for future ideas > and printables. > What else can I focus on that you find imporant?? > Thanks!

I think you already have the most important one in your list. That is Learning through Play. That is huge.

You'll do great - hope you have fun with it!

Oct 12, 2010

Ann Marie I'm guessing that it's too late to provide feedback, but your presentation ideas, esp. the music and movement and learning through play components sounded wonderful. Do you happen to have any info. posted on a website? If so, would you mind sharing a link to your site? Thanks in advance...

On 10/12/10, Schari wrote: > On 10/09/10, Than...See More

Nov 15, 2010

childhood education

by mariana

Oct 11, 2010

What role does discipline play in the early lives of children? What are the positive and negative effects? What is the hardest thing of being a childhood educator? What do I have to do to prepare myself before starting this career? How much will my salary be? Do you enjoy having that job? What is your biggest weakness?

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Schari On 10/11/10, mariana wrote: > What role does discipline play in the early lives of > children? What are the positive and negative effects? > What is the hardest thing of being a childhood educator? > What do I have to do to prepare myself before starting this > career? > How much will my salary be? > Do you enjoy having that jo...See More

Oct 12, 2010

Leah On 10/11/10, mariana wrote: > What role does discipline play in the early lives of > children?

If discipline, "meaning to teach" is carried out in a positive way, it helps children learn how to get along in this world.

What are the positive and negative effects? There are negative effects if punishment is used. (See handou...See More

Oct 13, 2010

Eclipse Candle Company Fundraiser

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Oct 13, 2010

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Tuesday Evening ECE/Primary Teachers' Meeting

by meeeha/ece/hi

Oct 18, 2010

Aloha!

Tuesday evenings T.Net has a special time set aside for teachers who work with children in early childhood (child care through Grade 3!) munchkins to gather here in the "Meeting Room" and discuss issues and ideas. This is a wonderful forum for supporting each other and helping to improve our program quality by sharing with each othe...See More

meeeha/ece/hi Come on into the "MEETING ROOM" at 9 pm (Eastern time) ... let's get together and support each other -- encourage each other -- get to know each other -- share ideas! See you there (shortly!)

meeeha/ece/hi (jeanne)

On 10/18/10, meeeha/ece/hi wrote: > Aloha! > > Tuesday evenings T.Net has a special time set aside for > ...See More

Oct 19, 2010

Need HELP coping with my 18-24+ month old class!

by Erica

Oct 20, 2010

I am new the Early Childhood Education field. I worked as a floater for about a month then I was assigned as the assistant teacher for the 18-24 month olds now for a about month. We are 2 to 10 children. I am already suffering from Childcare BURNOUT! We both have a hard time coping with the intensity of this class. We are CONSTANTLY telling childre...See More

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Valerie Braggs On 12/24/10, A future daycare provider wrote: > Try to remember that they are just toddlers they are not > going to just maraciously sit down and listen, they have just > learned their new found freedom of walking and running. THEY > HAVE TO EXPLORE! Let them, it will benefit them in the future. > Like soemone else said split them up...See MoreOn 12/24/10, A future daycare provider wrote: > Try to remember that they are just toddlers they are not > going to just maraciously sit down and listen, they have just > learned their new found freedom of walking and running. THEY > HAVE TO EXPLORE! Let them, it will benefit them in the future. > Like soemone else said split them up, try to find a game that > will keep them interested and let them move about and redirect > them. > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 11/02/10, msmichelle wrote: >> On 10/20/10, Erica wrote: >>> I am new the Early Childhood Education field. I worked as a >>> floater for about a month then I was assigned as the >>> assistant teacher for the 18-24 month olds now for a about >>> month. We are 2 to 10 children. I am already suffering from >>> Childcare BURNOUT! We both have a hard time coping with the >>> intensity of this class. We are CONSTANTLY telling children >>> to stop misbehaving and feel so down for the majority of >>> the day. I LOVE the moments when its a ratio of 1 to 3/4. I >>> get to enjoy the children's different personalities and >>> focus on developing their learning skills. But those >>> moments are only at the end of the day when parents are >>> picking up their children. How do I cope with the majority >>> of my day! I truly try to pick and chose my battles with >>> these children BUT its getting harder every day. I'm >>> usually taken very seriously by those around me even >>> children but the more these children are around me the less >>> serious they take me! WHAT DO I DO! >> >> >> Since their is two of you is their an opportunity for you to >> split the class up at least for a little while, such as when >> you doing art (yes little ones can do are too). >> >> I mean I would do circle time together, but during sometime of >> the day can 1 group go outside for 20 minutes while the other >> group is inside doing a project at the table, and then switch. >> This may give you and the children a break for awhile, 10 >> little ones in the classroom all day can get noisy and >> exhausting for both teacher and children. It is nice to have >> small groups for part of the day.

Dec 28, 2010

Rachel On 12/24/10, A future daycare provider wrote: > Try to remember that they are just toddlers they are not > going to just maraciously sit down and listen, they have just > learned their new found freedom of walking and running. THEY > HAVE TO EXPLORE! Let them, it will benefit them in the future. > Like soemone else said split them up...See More

Dec 31, 2010

New Coloring Page Website

by jo

Oct 26, 2010

My daughter started a great new free coloring page website. You can check it out by following the link.

Overwhelmed

by Carol

Oct 30, 2010

I recently began working as the 3's and 4's teacher because of a change in our regulations. I am used to working with older children, and I feel totally overwhelmed.

Tips? Encouragement? Please tell me it gets easier...

Thanks!

Schari Carol, I'm sorry to hear you are struggling. Could you be a little more specific with your question?

How many children do you have? Are you the lead teacher? Have any help in the room? What particular behaviors or parts of the day are causing the most anxiety? The teacher that was in that room before you - is she available to talk to abou...See More

Nov 1, 2010

Sharing resource for child care providers

by Shannon Wilkerson

Nov 14, 2010

This is an excellent resource for child care substitutes. They fill in when your staff are unable to work. There is also curriculum for infants, toddlers and preschool children. There is a separate curriculum for mixed age group family daycare and faith based centers.

Ann Marie This seems like SPAM to me. Did you get permission from the list owner of Teachers Net to post this "ad"?

On 11/14/10, Shannon Wilkerson wrote: > This is an excellent resource for child care substitutes. > They fill in when your staff are unable to work. There is > also curriculum for infants, toddlers and preschool > children...See More

Nov 15, 2010

started a new website

by msmichelle

Nov 23, 2010

I started a new website for a home daycare provider, let me know what you think: [link removed]

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Donna Ooooh! Very pretty!!!! Donna/NH

Nov 27, 2010

Leah It looks great! Perhaps in the future you could provide a link to the parenting articles found below

Nov 30, 2010

Kidsongs

by Tess Ramin

Nov 23, 2010

I just got an email from Kidsongs...Five Free Christmas Song Downloads code is frosty -- No purchase necessary. Also free 5 CD Boxed Set with over 100 children's songs with purchase of $100.00 and free shipping. That code is xmasgift. My kids love this music!