First Grade Teachers Chatboard

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Betty Ann I'm not a kindergarten teacher so I won't be answering your survey, but ...

Are there a significant number of children in the US in 2014 who do NOT go to kindergarten (aside from families who homeschool)? And, if so, in what ways are they different from children who do attend kindergarten? In other words, are the differences caused by not ...See More

Nov 5, 2014

Zakiya On 11/05/14, Betty Ann wrote: > I'm not a kindergarten teacher so I won't be answering your > survey, but ... > > Are there a significant number of children in the US in 2014 > who do NOT go to kindergarten (aside from families who > homeschool)? And, if so, in what ways are they different from > children who do attend kinderga...See MoreOn 11/05/14, Betty Ann wrote: > I'm not a kindergarten teacher so I won't be answering your > survey, but ... > > Are there a significant number of children in the US in 2014 > who do NOT go to kindergarten (aside from families who > homeschool)? And, if so, in what ways are they different from > children who do attend kindergarten? In other words, are the > differences caused by not attending kindergarten or do the > already existing differences lead to not attending > kindergarten? > > I hope you will eventually come back and post your results. > > Thank you for your response Betty. The survey is actually for first-grade teachers regarding their observations of their current first-grade students' academic achievement and social skills in regards to those who attended kindergarten and those who did not. I am hoping that some California first-grade teachers in this forum would be able to complete the survey. Currently, kindergarten is not mandatory in 36 states, so the goal of my survey is to further investigate whether a kindergarten education has an impact on first-grade students' academic skills and social ability. I would definitely love to come back and post my results! Thanks!

> On 11/04/14, Zakiya Grady wrote: >> Hello, I am reaching out to first-grade teachers in >> California. >> Dear First-Grade Teacher, >> >> My name is Zakiya Grady and I am currently conducting >> research for my Masters of Educational Leadership at DeVry >> University and I am writing to request your help. I am >> asking a randomly selected group of first-grade teachers to >> share their perspectives on the differences in social >> ability and academic achievement between first-grade >> students who attended kindergarten and those who did not >> attend kindergarten. >> >> I know how busy teachers are and that your time is >> extremely valuable. Your responses to the survey should >> take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete. Your >> responses are completely confidential and anonymous with no >> identification of you or your school. The link to the >> survey is: [link removed]

Nov 5, 2014

Immigrant Children & Public Education – Tips, Tools

Nov 5, 2014

Stats, observations and strategies that will be helpful in supporting the ELL (English Language Learners) students in your classroom, starting with broad guidelines for working with ELL students, then offering targeted instructional strategies to improve reading, writing. and comprehension skills.

Mimio vs. eBeam better?

by Karen B

Oct 20, 2014

Which is better, Mimio or eBeam? Advantages/disadvantages? Thanks!

The parent-teacher conference tips you've been missing

Oct 19, 2014

Who knows better than teachers what measures and practices offer the best chances for a comfortable and effective parent conference?

Pay particular attention to #5.

Literacy Development in 1st Grade Classroom

by Blaise

Oct 16, 2014

Good afternoon! I'm a grad student and am looking to interview a 1st grade teacher about literacy development in their classroom. Please help! Thank you!

Feeling stressed?

Oct 14, 2014

Try these tips! The first one may be surprising, but if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense...

Set the Stage for a Productive Parent Conference

Oct 13, 2014

Read Sarah Powley's neat tips for making parent conferences productive, enjoyable and helpful!

6 Elements of Effective Praise by Barbara Blackburn

Oct 4, 2014

The wrong kind of praise can be effective or a waste of time and counter-productive. Click below to learn the 6 elements of effective praise.

How To Cultivate A Positive, Effective School Culture

Sep 28, 2014

Tips and methods for teachers and school administrators... gazette.teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/editor/how-to-cultivate-an-effective-and-positive-school-culture/

Firsties and Math Wrap-ups?

by panther

Sep 21, 2014

I am new to first grade. I taught 2nd before and used math wrap-ups with them. I would like to try them with my class but I am not sure they have the fine motor skills required. About half of the class does know how to tie their shoes and I would teach their use step by step. What do more experienced first grade teachers think?

TIA

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