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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.

Apr 3, 2012

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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.

Apr 5, 2012

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Free Graph and Tally Center

by c

Mar 27, 2012

Free April Center is available now!

I have uploaded this month’s free center. It is called “Egg Hunt Graph and Tally.” Here is the link: [link removed]

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My first grade teacher

by Lauren

Mar 30, 2012

I have been trying to locate my first grade teacher. She made a big impact on my life. However, I can't remember her name. She taught first grade at Bethlehem, NC. in 1997. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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K On 3/30/12, Lauren wrote: > I have been trying to locate my first grade teacher. She > made a big impact on my life. However, I can't remember her > name. She taught first grade at Bethlehem, NC. in 1997. Any > information would be greatly appreciated.

The school itself ought to be able to help you with a name and perhaps someo...See More

Apr 22, 2012

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3 Piggy Opera

by Denise

Mar 30, 2012

I love the play/musical "3 Piggy Opera" by Carol Kaplan. How can I use this play for a class of 17 children so that everyone gets a part? Thanks

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rhonda On 3/30/12, Denise wrote: > I love the play/musical "3 Piggy Opera" by Carol Kaplan. > How can I use this play for a class of 17 children so that > everyone gets a part? Thanks

I used that one several times. If I remember right, there is a chorus and I used the extras for that. Refresh my meomory and I might be able to guide you.

Apr 23, 2012

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Stacee Neff On 4/23/12, rhonda wrote: > On 3/30/12, Denise wrote: >> I love the play/musical "3 Piggy Opera" by Carol Kaplan. >> How can I use this play for a class of 17 children so that >> everyone gets a part? Thanks > > I used that one several times. If I remember right, there is a > chorus and I used the extras for that. Refr...See More

May 7, 2012

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iPad

by Meredith

Apr 5, 2012

Can someone please tell me how to get adobe flash player on the iPad 2? Thanks so much!

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Helping Teachers with Technology

by Dan Hoffman

Apr 9, 2012

You will discover many lessons for all grades and all subjects. Videos are often used to allow you to very easily understand and incorporate lessons in your classroom with many examples. This site is updated every day. Interactive lessons will provide you with time to work one on one with students. Look for Teachers tool box (located under differen...See More

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Gardens

by PictureBookWoman

Apr 15, 2012

The latest issue of PictureBookLinks has been posted on the PictureBookWoman website. It has book recommendations and activities related to spring gardening. Hope you find something useful!

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"Out of It" Student

by secondfirst

Apr 15, 2012

I am currently looking for ways to help a student who - for lack of better words - seems to be "out of it" much of the time.

She moved to our district and began in my room halfway through this year. At first she had a LOT of difficulty sitting still and would even get up off of the carpet during carpet time and start picking up and playing...See MoreI am currently looking for ways to help a student who - for lack of better words - seems to be "out of it" much of the time.

She moved to our district and began in my room halfway through this year. At first she had a LOT of difficulty sitting still and would even get up off of the carpet during carpet time and start picking up and playing with things on the shelves. With some adaptations and guidance she has improved this year, but is still quite "figgity" and has trouble focusing on the speaker or the lesson, even when it is something very engaging such as a game on the smartboard. Her parents have stated that they thinks she may be ADHD, which one of them has, although they are definitely under the impression that if she is diagnosed medication will be pushed on them (I of course have reminded them there are many options for treatment).

However my main concern is this student's comprehension and understanding of content, discussions and just what is happening around her in general. Sometimes it seems like her focus is so off that her answers to simple questions are almost nonsense (in response to "Why do you think the Pilgrims decided to come to America?" She raises her hand and answers: "because of their shoes." but she couldn't state why she thought that) Othertimes she seems to be disengaged but you can ask her a question and get a correct, though very basic and unexpanded, answer.

Her skills and ability to perform tasks seems to "turn on and off." On several recent math screening she testing at a second grade level when doing it unassisted, and at a current first grade level with a teacher reading her each question - both a lot higher than her grades would suggest. Both test results indicated she had correctly counted by tens on the test. However, the next week, when working one on one with her on a worksheet and asking her what is 10 more than 40, even with a hundreds chart in front of her and having just practiced counting up and down on the chart, she looked confused and her answer was "is it 6???" She has had similar "up and down" progress on reading screenings.

So, I am currently discussing further adaptations with other teachers, as well as the decision to proceed with and ADHD assessment, other special ed screenings or possible retention (as I know she will struggle and get VERY discouraged next year in second grade). But I'm just sort of at a loss because as a relatively new teacher I have never had this type of student before. Should I assume it is just ADD or ADHD, or should I explore the possibility that this type of behavior points to something more such as a processing disorder or a learning disablity?

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Jo On 4/20/12, Mrs. Mikesell wrote: > This student sounds more SLD than ADAH to me based on what is > written here. > > When skills turn on and off, confusion, wandering set in, most of > the time in my experience it is because there is a disability in > one area. > > I know I have a student right now who can do math like a whi...See More

May 1, 2012

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AM This child definitely needs to be tested for LD's and sooner than later. The year is over and it will take at least a half year before the second grade teacher makes any conclusion unless she is really sharp. Can you talk to them so they can start testing when school begins so she can get help before 3rd or 4th grade if needed. we lose so much time...See More

Jun 21, 2012

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Journal or Workbook (Writing and Reading0

by FIRSTGRADERSrule

Apr 24, 2012

I would like to buy a journal for my 1st graders. I am looking for something that is not too expensive. I would like something that is a mix of Reading Comprehension and Writing. A workbook would also be good, but my class already has a 'reading workbook'. I want something that presents the concepts in an interesting way (i.e puzzles). Or something...See More

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how to, strategies and assessment for reading

by indi

Apr 25, 2012

End of year goal for 1st grade: ALL students will read on or above grade level

what strategies can I use to reach this goal and how can I assess their improvement of lack of improvement. I am a new teacher for the 2012-2013 and I am preparing . Any help or suggestions I appreciate it.

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