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Postcard exchange

by Cindy

Jun 12

I hope I'm not too late...is there a postcard exchange group that can still use someone from Idaho. I would love to be involved this year. Thanks so much!

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B.A. or Honours B.A.?

by Tiffany

Mar 14

I'm a first-year university student in Ontario, and I am confused about which program to do. The regular bachelor's degree is a three-year program (for English), and the Honours Bachelor is four years. What are the benefits of doing Honours (four years), and is anyone a first-grade teacher with a regular bachelor?

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Need help finding phonics song

by Superteach

Mar 9

I used to use a phonics song, but can't find it anywhere! It was on YouTube and it was a man singing it, kind of upbeat. Each letter had 2 words to go with it. The song started A a apple, a a ant, B ba ball, b ba bat, C ca, carrot, c can car, D da duck, d da door, etc. I know the lyrics, but want the video to go with it. If anyone knows this song, ...See More

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Anxiety about going to work

by Sue

Nov 27, 2016

Feel over worked and under appreciated. But love the kids. What to do.

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It's fun in K/1 On 11/27/16, Sue wrote: > Feel over worked and under appreciated. But love the > kids. What to do.

Join a group like 40 hr. workweek created by Angela Watson. It's a great group with a lot of timesaving materials that will come in handy - they could help you prioritize your time and your focus. There are others in the group that wil...See More

Dec 13, 2016

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Nori On 11/27/16, Sue wrote: > Feel over worked and under appreciated. But love the > kids. What to do.

I feel the same way every day I go to work. My boss is a micromanager and makes my life miserable! Our other administrators are equally as horrible or useless! It's my 18th year and she's made the last 4 years Hell for me. I love my st...See More

Jan 25

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Reading

by Dyne

Nov 19, 2016

Hello, first grade teachers! What approach are you using in teaching your pupils how to read? Also, how do you motivate your pupils to read and respond and respond to what they read?

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Margot Finke On 11/19/16, Dyne wrote: > Hello, first grade teachers! What approach are you using > in teaching your pupils how to read? Also, how do you > motivate your pupils to read and respond and respond to > what they read?

Have you considered a FREE Skye Author Visit that will galvanize your kiddos, and have them keen to read and writ...See More

Nov 19, 2016

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sharun Latif On 11/19/16, Dyne wrote: > Hello, first grade teachers! What approach are you using > in teaching your pupils how to read? Also, how do you > motivate your pupils to read and respond and respond to > what they read?

Hi Dyne

I have started using DEAR - Drop Everything And Read in my classroom from second term this year....See More

Dec 28, 2016

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The Key to Solving Discipline Problems

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 28, 2016

One of the most important articles you will read during this school year, this timeless and popular piece is better read now than later. (Click below to access the article.)

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Firoza Ahmed Classrooms that are free of misbehaviour problems succeed because they give children structure, focus, guidance, and direction. This is how effective schools and classrooms are created. I fully agree with this as of previous and present experience in teaching the students need to know proper procedure and daily routine from the very best day.This g...See More

Oct 24, 2016

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Will I ever get them quiet?

by panther

Sep 22, 2014

This is my first year in first grade and I have 27. They talk constantly even after responding to a quiet signal. Am I expecting too much too soon? What are some tried and true methods to quiet the class as a whole and keep them quiet long enough to deliver instruction? Help!

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Teach with hope On 9/22/14, panther wrote: > This is my first year in first grade and I have 27. They > talk constantly even after responding to a quiet signal. > Am I expecting too much too soon? What are some tried and > true methods to quiet the class as a whole and keep them > quiet long enough to deliver instruction? > Help!

It can ...See MoreOn 9/22/14, panther wrote: > This is my first year in first grade and I have 27. They > talk constantly even after responding to a quiet signal. > Am I expecting too much too soon? What are some tried and > true methods to quiet the class as a whole and keep them > quiet long enough to deliver instruction? > Help!

It can be so hard to keep the attention of First Graders. There are times where I feel like I have the attention of half and by the time I get the attention of the other half I have lost the first half of kids. Jeeeez.

Here are some things I do to keep their attention.

I say "everybody stop" and they say "hands on top" they drop everything in their hands and put their hands on their head. We practice this again and again and AGAIN until every student is successfully stopping every time. It also made a huge difference when I gave a consequence. For example, they know that if they are not stopping to listen to directions they will lose a privilege. Everything we do in our class is a privilege. I have have a couple of girls who are writing and they have a hard time stopping because they want to continue illustrating the book. I make it clear that if they don't stop they will no longer be able to add those illustrations. They have to listen to directions when it is time, no exceptions. Once they know that a privilege will be lost I no longer have a problem getting them to stop and listen.

You have to follow through on the loss of those privileges. I don't have to take a privilege away often, because once students see it happen they know I mean business and I don't have to do it anymore. The mention of it is plenty.

I have learned that 6 years-olds are able to do what I'm asking and I need to hold them capable. I am not asking too much of them and they assure me of that when they take on the responsibility. Whatever that privilege is; from using markers, to having free choice time, to getting to read with a buddy it is important to them and they are willing to listen to directions to continue to receive that privilege.

I hope this was helpful!

Oct 3, 2016

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Sara On 9/22/14, panther wrote: > This is my first year in first grade and I have 27. They > talk constantly even after responding to a quiet signal. > Am I expecting too much too soon? What are some tried and > true methods to quiet the class as a whole and keep them > quiet long enough to deliver instruction? > Help!

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Oct 10, 2016

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Wyoming, Vermont and Nebraska Needed!

by Francie

Sep 26, 2016

Nebraska, Vermont, Wyoming - those are the states we need to complete our postcard exchange. You would send out 51 postcards - they can all be the same. You will receive 51 postcards - one from every state, Washington DC and Canada.

We are in our 16th year. Teachers rarely leave because we have such a great response rate!

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Gamification in the classroom. What do you think?

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 13, 2016

EDVECTUS writes: Gamification is a great technique to be applied in classrooms, with young minds, to engage them and motivate them. [Gamification] awakens a spirit of competitiveness in children as well as cooperation, rewards and challenges. Here are the top practical tips for gamifying your classroom. {Click below to read the article.}

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20 Movement Activities for the School Day

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 26, 2016

Being involved in movement positively affects children both cognitively and physically. Here are 20 quick, simple ideas to use (and adapt) in your classroom. {Click below]

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