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by latoya

Feb 6, 2012

how would this cmmunication resource help me as a teacher

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Reading/Dolch Sight Words

by Countryteacher

Feb 8, 2012

I have several really struggling readers this year. In the past I've only had 1-3 kids who didn't meet school set goals on learning the Dolch Sight Words. This year I have 7!!! I already do a lot of sight word activities as it is. Can you please share some of your "sure-fire" methods to help the whole class but most of all my strugglers? Thank you!

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MIchelle in MI It seems like if my kids see the word in two different books in guided reading, they own that word. We also do Razkids online and if they see the words there in one book, they seem to know it. I was shocked at how well my kids did when I tested them because we don't spend a lot of time in class specifically on the words. I do sent home about 20 tha...See More

Mar 23, 2012

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Diane Henderson Hi Country Teacher I have some FREE materials that I think will be very helpful for your strugglers.

I find that breaking things down phonetically really helps the light bulb go on. I made up an anchor chart listing the Dolch Words phonetically and I've been really successful when I group & teach them that way.

I also agree ...See More

Apr 11, 2012

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ABC Order

by Angela

Feb 11, 2012

Does anyone know of any games to practice ABC order? Thanks!

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Teach1st On 2/11/12, hernandezect520 wrote: > On 2/11/12, Angela wrote: >> Does anyone know of any games to practice ABC order? Thanks! > > Have the kids bring in their favorite book then as a class make > a list of their favorite books in ABC order. You can read their > books at the end of the day in about one month. or display them &g...See More

Feb 12, 2012

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Teach1st On 2/12/12, Teach1st wrote: > On 2/11/12, hernandezect520 wrote: >> On 2/11/12, Angela wrote: >>> Does anyone know of any games to practice ABC order? Thanks! >> >> Have the kids bring in their favorite book then as a class make >> a list of their favorite books in ABC order. You can read their >> books at ...See More

Feb 12, 2012

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ASAP HELP NEEDED

by rozita

Feb 12, 2012

Hello! I am a student teacher and I would like to have some kind of character like Elf on the Shelf to help motivate my students daily. However, I do not want to use Elf on the Shelf....Is there any other kind of stuffed animal with some kind of book that I can use to go along with this general theme???? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Pleas...See More

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Countryteacher On 2/12/12, rozita wrote: > Hello! > I am a student teacher and I would like to have some kind > of character like Elf on the Shelf to help motivate my > students daily. However, I do not want to use Elf on the > Shelf....Is there any other kind of stuffed animal with > some kind of book that I can use to go along with this > g...See More

Feb 25, 2012

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Leah You may want to view sample pages from the Kelly Bear books

Feb 25, 2012

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What is the deal with #12?

by CRS

Feb 20, 2012

I have several kids that can't remember the #12 when counting. I don't know why it's specifically #12 but it's the one they always seem to forget how to say and write...any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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maureen The 12 does not follow any pattern like most other numbers. It > does not end in teen and it also does not end in two. My kids > found 12 hard too. I'm not so sure why 11 isn't as hard, as it > doesn't fit into any pattern either. I showed my kids a couple > of sesame street clips from you tube and got them into the > 1234....12 song...See More

Mar 30, 2012

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Lisa On 3/30/12, maureen wrote: >> The 12 does not follow any pattern like most other numbers. It >> does not end in teen and it also does not end in two. My > kids >> found 12 hard too.

I am a Math Recovery teacher who works 1st grade students in a 1:1 intense intervention setting. This is a pretty common problem. I just ...See More

Apr 2, 2012

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Helping a Spec. Ed student

by Kerry

Feb 23, 2012

Hi:

I am tutoring a 4th grade student who is reading and performing math at more of a 1st grade level. The mother wants me to help her child learn math as well as reading. Are there any websites or suggestions for helping this child? I have never had to deal with a student who is this low. In my first session, he couldn't pay attention and...See More

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dan4thgr For reading I like Starfall.com for younger students. Your 4th grader might enjoy it also. To find books at 4th interest level, but lower reading level go to scholastic.com/bookwizard/ and put any of his interests in the search box and then pick by reading level. Groups.yahoo.com has mathmatters groups at 1-2, 3-4 levels. They might help you find i...See More

Feb 27, 2012

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AM Just so you know I am a sped parent not a teacher.

Forget what grade he is in other than trying to find high interest materials. Start where he is and work from there. Not being able to pay attention makes it harder so it helps to get the student physically involved as much as you can. Get creative.

If mom's OK with it chewing gu...See More

Mar 18, 2012

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Visual Cueing - Where to Go from Here

by meme

Feb 25, 2012

I'm a first year teacher and I've just done running records on the struggling readers in my class. I have noticed that in almost ALL of their mistakes they use visual cues but seem to not look at all of the letters in the words to get the correct word (for example substitute "sew" for "saw or "look" for "took").

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curlygirl On 2/25/12, meme wrote: > I'm a first year teacher and I've just done running records > on the struggling readers in my class. I have noticed that > in almost ALL of their mistakes they use visual cues but > seem to not look at all of the letters in the words to get > the correct word (for example substitute "sew" for "saw > or "l...See More

Apr 9, 2012

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Leap Day

by Charlie

Feb 26, 2012

Just wondering if anyone has any fun & easy Leap Day/Year activities planned...I would love to hear about what everyone is doing!

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OMG THank YOU!! We will have so much to do now! I am certainly going to check your blog daily! Thanks again!

Feb 29, 2012

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countryteacher Just curious....Diane I think you're incredible! I so appreciate all of the things you create! When do you have time to do all of this

Mar 9, 2012

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Daily Five and Working with Words

by Terry

Feb 26, 2012

I've read many articles on the Daily Five. I'm interested in knowing what other first grade teachers are doing each day of the week for their Working with Words center. Do you have a weekly routine? Thanks for all suggestions. Terry

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MissCrabtree I do my own version of the Daily Five. I read the book and tried it their way and then came up with a version that fit me and my class. I do Meet with Teacher, Read to Self, Listen to Reading (listening center) Work with Words and Surprise! For work with words we do spelling sorts from Words Their Way and my kids sort and write their words. They al...See More

Mar 22, 2012

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Annette On 3/22/12, MissCrabtree wrote: > I do my own version of the Daily Five. I read the book and > tried it their way and then came up with a version that fit me > and my class. I do Meet with Teacher, Read to Self, Listen to > Reading (listening center) Work with Words and Surprise! For > work with words we do spelling sorts from Words ...See More

Mar 24, 2012

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First grade crush?

by Sue

Feb 28, 2012

Hello. I have a first grade son who has a crush on a first grade girl in his class. He seems a bit obessed...says she's beautiful, wonder why she doesn't like him, talks about her almost daily, cut a picture of her out of a school newsletter and put it in his wallet that he keeps at home. She's a daily thought in his mind. The teachers said the gir...See More

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Leah I loved your post Maureen. So, interesting!

I also agree that this is not a big problem at this age. On 3/27/12, maureen wrote: > When I was in first grade in the late 50's there was another > first grade boy who was trying to kiss me on the playground > (asphalt). I had absolutely no desire to be kissed and I ran > as fast as...See MoreI loved your post Maureen. So, interesting!

I also agree that this is not a big problem at this age. On 3/27/12, maureen wrote: > When I was in first grade in the late 50's there was another > first grade boy who was trying to kiss me on the playground > (asphalt). I had absolutely no desire to be kissed and I ran > as fast as I could to avoid his kiss. I fell flat on my face, > knocked out four teeth, swallowed three, and had bloody hands > and knees. But I didn't cry. I "Won" that battle. I ran into > this same boy over 40 years later at the mall store I worked > at and when I saw his name on his charge card, I asked if he > was from my home town. He said no but lived close by and when > I asked I said, oh, yes it was close. He asked me if I was > from that home town, and I said yes. Finally I said. "Well, > the reason I asked, was that there was a boy in my class with > the same name. He hesitated and then said "Was it at (name of > school) and the teacher was (name of teacher)?" I responded > with a yes. He of course, said that was him. His teenaged > daughter with him was really starting to laugh at this > conversation. What was interesting was that that was the only > year he attended that school due to distance he had to travel > by bus. I told him why I remembered him (the chase and > falling) and even noted the scar on my hand from that fall. By > then his dd was roaring with laughter (probably saying wait > til I tell Mom this one). > > This was meant to happen - this meeting. He had never been in > the city where I worked part time on weekends. He and his dd > happened to stop off the interstate on their way home,she saw > the mall sign, they came into the store I was working, and > bought something at the register I just so happened to be > working at way back in the store. > > I being the object of his affection remembered clearly that > day. He being the pursuer did not remember one second of that > day. So, from my experience, in the scheme of life, this too > will pass. > > Now, my second grade granddaughter has had several young men > vying for her undying love and she handles it pretty well. One > little man puts a love note in her cubby still this school > year. He has no other friends and he has his challenges in > school. When she first brought this up about the notes, I told > her that she was a beautiful girl and she was probably always > going to have boys liking her. However, I told her she > probably would not feel the same way the boy did. She would > need to learn how to be kind yet not encourage as they have > feelings too. She is not into the boyfriend/girlfriend thing > at all. I also have told her that having boyfriends and being > in love is teenager stuff and it isn't appropriate at her age. > She really doesn't get bothered by the attention at all. Her > girlfriends are her top priority at this age.

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Deb I agree with Maureen, this is a phase will two pass. When I was in Second Grade I had a crush on a classmate also. He used to sing and dance for me which I found funny. Hence, he was my first crush. I used to feel shy talking about him at home. My family used to tease me about my crush until I accepted it myself. I eventually got over that crush. A...See MoreI agree with Maureen, this is a phase will two pass. When I was in Second Grade I had a crush on a classmate also. He used to sing and dance for me which I found funny. Hence, he was my first crush. I used to feel shy talking about him at home. My family used to tease me about my crush until I accepted it myself. I eventually got over that crush. As life usually does, this classmate moved away. It took years, but in high school this individual looked me up to see how I was doing, and later on lost touch. Later on through college, this person found me on a social networking account and wanted to know what I was up to. To make a long story short.... I believe that this event will be both memorable to him and her. He will always remember her to be his first crush and she will always remember the attention she got. I would continue talking with him and telling him, that it's okay for her not to like him. I would explain that someday when he gets older the same thing might be the case for him. I would just tell him to talk to everyone and make friends with everyone because, I'm sure that the other kids are just as beautiful or just as fun as she is. If he only talks to her, than he will miss out on a wonderful opportunity to make new friends. Good Luck!

and On 3/27/12, maureen wrote: > When I was in first grade in the late 50's there was another > first grade boy who was trying to kiss me on the playground > (asphalt). I had absolutely no desire to be kissed and I ran > as fast as I could to avoid his kiss. I fell flat on my face, > knocked out four teeth, swallowed three, and had bloody hands > and knees. But I didn't cry. I "Won" that battle. I ran into > this same boy over 40 years later at the mall store I worked > at and when I saw his name on his charge card, I asked if he > was from my home town. He said no but lived close by and when > I asked I said, oh, yes it was close. He asked me if I was > from that home town, and I said yes. Finally I said. "Well, > the reason I asked, was that there was a boy in my class with > the same name. He hesitated and then said "Was it at (name of > school) and the teacher was (name of teacher)?" I responded > with a yes. He of course, said that was him. His teenaged > daughter with him was really starting to laugh at this > conversation. What was interesting was that that was the only > year he attended that school due to distance he had to travel > by bus. I told him why I remembered him (the chase and > falling) and even noted the scar on my hand from that fall. By > then his dd was roaring with laughter (probably saying wait > til I tell Mom this one). > > This was meant to happen - this meeting. He had never been in > the city where I worked part time on weekends. He and his dd > happened to stop off the interstate on their way home,she saw > the mall sign, they came into the store I was working, and > bought something at the register I just so happened to be > working at way back in the store. > > I being the object of his affection remembered clearly that > day. He being the pursuer did not remember one second of that > day. So, from my experience, in the scheme of life, this too > will pass. > > Now, my second grade granddaughter has had several young men > vying for her undying love and she handles it pretty well. One > little man puts a love note in her cubby still this school > year. He has no other friends and he has his challenges in > school. When she first brought this up about the notes, I told > her that she was a beautiful girl and she was probably always > going to have boys liking her. However, I told her she > probably would not feel the same way the boy did. She would > need to learn how to be kind yet not encourage as they have > feelings too. She is not into the boyfriend/girlfriend thing > at all. I also have told her that having boyfriends and being > in love is teenager stuff and it isn't appropriate at her age. > She really doesn't get bothered by the attention at all. Her > girlfriends are her top priority at this age.

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