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100th Day of School Activities compiled for you here

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jan 22, 2012

We've pulled together from this and other Teachers.Net chatboards and live chats, more than 100 unique and exciting activities for your 100th Day celebration.

Click below for our new 100 Days of School page, and be sure to share your ideas, too, in the comments section on that page!

Gradebook Ideas

by 1st/PA

Jan 24, 2012

Looking for samples of what other first grade teachers use for their gradebooks. I hate using the ones the school provides - those boxes are way too little to write in!! If anyone has one they love could you share? Thanks!!

by Karen C

Jan 25, 2012

Why do my parent's complain about homework. My student get a packett on Monday and return Friday. Help

Teach1st On 1/25/12, Karen C wrote:

I don't know? Maybe because they are under the illusion that all they have to do is get their kid to the door and get them picked up and you do the rest? That they are so pampered from their childhood they don't like having any responsibility? I know, I am sarcastic and not helping. What I have done is explain t...See MoreOn 1/25/12, Karen C wrote:

I don't know? Maybe because they are under the illusion that all they have to do is get their kid to the door and get them picked up and you do the rest? That they are so pampered from their childhood they don't like having any responsibility? I know, I am sarcastic and not helping. What I have done is explain that the homework will help their child reach the level of reading and math they will need for second grade. That, yes, it doesn't seem fair that 1st graders have homework, but all the outcomes for upper level grades have filtered down to 1st and in order for their child to meet expectations in 2nd and beyond they need to have a solid foundation. If, they - the parents, do not like this trickle down effect, THEY need to let their congressmen know that what NCLB is doing is NOT in their best interest of child development. Congress is NOT listening to teachers, but MAYBE in parents get going it MIGHT change.

But, what to actually do. Make sure you are not just giving busy work. Make sure your homework has a purpose, not just because the program you are using says so. Make sure ALL kids can do the homework the first night without parents having to TEACH the homework. The most frustrating thing a parent can face is the inability to help their 1st grader because they don't know what it is you want from them. Make sure what you are asking is practicing skills not learning them at home. And that your students can get ALL their homework done in 10 minutes. My homework packet consists of spelling words, high frequency sight words, and a poem. ALL these we go over and I have EACH student read ALL the words before sending them home. I also include a comprehension story the parent reads to them (at the beginning of the school year) and they answer questions together. I don't send any math homework - I want to SEE what they know. AND, you need to make sure you check and send responses home on ANY homework you send. I also give one "free night" so parents have homework only 3 nights a week. They appreciate the flexiblity since many families go to church activities on Wednesday nights. I also tell my families they don't have to do the homework, but homework is like any sport - the more you practice something the better you get. I do have some parents who opt not to do the homework with their child, so during the day when we have a few down times, or we get done with something early, I pull those kids and we "do homework". Good Luck!!!

Why do my parent's complain about homework. My student get > a packett on Monday and return Friday. Help

Jan 28, 2012

Vet Teacher On 1/25/12, Karen C wrote: > Why do my parent's complain about homework. My student get > a packett on Monday and return Friday. Help

What kind of a community is your community? Many middle-class parents these days are both working outside the home. If it's homework that requires parental help or supervision, parents are increasingly...See More

Feb 6, 2012

by Karen C

Jan 25, 2012

Why do my parent's complain about homework. My student get a packett on Monday and return Friday. Help

need suggestions for preparing

by high performing Kinders for 1st

Jan 27, 2012

I recently began a position in a school where I pull out Kindergarteners for small group instruction. I work with the lowest students on intervention activities and the highest students on enrichment.

As a former Kindergarten teacher I am very aware of what Kinders need to be prepared for first grade. However, I am looking for suggestions...See More

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diana Hi, Here are a few ideas off the top of my head: In math, they could practise counting up by 10s, 5s, and 2s. When they can do that, see if they can practise counting back by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s. Can they draw pictures to illustrate word problems? Can they make up their own? They might learn to print "bigger numbers". Could they practise counting m...See MoreHi, Here are a few ideas off the top of my head: In math, they could practise counting up by 10s, 5s, and 2s. When they can do that, see if they can practise counting back by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s. Can they draw pictures to illustrate word problems? Can they make up their own? They might learn to print "bigger numbers". Could they practise counting money, identifying shapes and patterns? A game I play with my first graders involves one person in a pair using shapes to make a picture or pattern, and then trying to explain it to the other partner who has the same shapes. (Neither one can see what the other is doing). At the end, they check to see if they've made the same picture. Reading: If you can, try to make sure that they really understand what they are reading. I find that many of my highest readers can't retell the story, recall some of the details, or make connections from it to their lives. They tend to think that the quicker they read, the better they are. You might also try "Readers' Theatre" to get them to slow down and read with expression. Writing--have them write about their lives. Often, I find students who are very advanced in math or reading are closer to grade level in writing. Try to get them to include detail and extend their stories. Work on where to put capital letters and periods. I hope some of these ideas help. It sounds like a great position (I wish we had someone who did this at our school!) See where they are and go from there. Have fun!

> On 1/27/12, high performing Kinders for 1st wrote: >> I recently began a position in a school where I pull out >> Kindergarteners for small group instruction. I work with >> the lowest students on intervention activities and the >> highest students on enrichment. >> >> As a former Kindergarten teacher I am very aware of what >> Kinders need to be prepared for first grade. However, I am >> looking for suggestions for ways to help the "high flyers" >> feel challenged and also to give them skills that will be >> beneficial for first grade. Any suggestions? > > If you have access to AR that is a good tool.

Feb 6, 2012

Leah I'm not saying they are gifted, but there is a talented and gifted chatboard where you might want to post. Those teachers have lots of ideas.

Feb 7, 2012

NY Native American Workshop

by CCCONA

Jan 28, 2012

Take your social studies class on a trip to Native America for less than four dollars an hour! The Childrenâ€™s Cultural Center of Native America offers an exciting two and a half hour interactive workshop focusing on the Indigenous Americans who once inhabited New York City and the New York Metro area. Children dress in traditional Native reg...See More

by Amanda

Jan 29, 2012

I have two students will do nothing during center time. They sit and just look around. I have tried positive and negative incentives to get them to work. Nothing has worked. I have called parents and sent then to the office. Still nothing is working. Any ideas????

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Jessekuh23 On 2/12/13, Mrs. Mikesell wrote: > I, too, was going to say that maybe they are confused? > Overwhelmed? Exhausted? > > Can you offer other alternatives? > > I have a few students who dislike centers but love to read books. > So, I just let them read books. It's still reading. > > You might want to ask THEM what they woul...See More

Feb 14, 2013

Sam On 1/29/12, Amanda wrote: > I have two students will do nothing during center time. > They sit and just look around. I have tried positive and > negative incentives to get them to work. Nothing has > worked. I have called parents and sent then to the office. > Still nothing is working. Any ideas????

What do their files say? ...See More

Feb 27, 2013

missing assignments

by sue s.

Jan 30, 2012

What consequnces do you find effective for missing assignments?

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Mitzi If they can't do it, I help them and remember to assign something at their level next time. If they don't finish something that they are able to, they finish later in the day. If they don't turn in homework, I say nothing. I really just send homework for the parents who expect it.

Feb 6, 2012

Sara On 1/30/12, sue s. wrote: > What consequnces do you find effective for missing > assignments?

What do you mean by effective? Do you mean that the student rarely has a missing assignment again? Or do you mean that the student gets the missing assignment handed in?

In either case, my support seems to be the most effective appr...See More

Feb 6, 2012

SeeSaw code for free books- Feb?

by KB

Feb 1, 2012

Does anyone know the code for free books in Feb for Seesaw scholastic? Thanks!

KB

Teaching reading across grade levels K-2

by small school

Feb 3, 2012

We are a K-8 school and several teachers team teach in grades 3-8 or they teach the same subject to, say 5th and 6th, for example.

Our principal is now considering the possibility of doing it in the lower grades. She believes I am the strongest in literacy, so if this came about, I would teach reading/writing to K-2. Does anyone actually ...See More

KathyB On 2/03/12, small school wrote: > > We are a K-8 school and several teachers team teach in > grades 3-8 or they teach the same subject to, say 5th and > 6th, for example. > > Our principal is now considering the possibility of doing > it in the lower grades. She believes I am the strongest in > literacy, so if this came abou...See More

Feb 20, 2012

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