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by Teachers.Net Gazette
Dec 7, 2012
See if you know the correct answer...but don't post it here; let others see if they can figure it out!
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I need a good professional read book for the break. I've read Ruth Culham 6 Traits, Keene's Mosaic of Thought,Daily Five, Any recommendations? I've been away from this site for 5 years (grade level switches).
I am a substitute teacher currently subbing as a first grade long-term leave replacement for the entire school year. I have to say that I don't like what I'm experiencing in first grade. There are no longer any references to Christmas.....no plays, no Christmas trees or decorations, no excited anticipation for Santa's arrival - just business as usu...See MoreI am a substitute teacher currently subbing as a first grade long-term leave replacement for the entire school year. I have to say that I don't like what I'm experiencing in first grade. There are no longer any references to Christmas.....no plays, no Christmas trees or decorations, no excited anticipation for Santa's arrival - just business as usual. Kids will only be little innocent beings for such a short time....I don't think that ignoring Christmas is right. Also, there is nothing but independent reading along with a brief, 10-minute guided reading lesson each day. There is a classroom reading packet and a take- home reading packet, both with a reading log. The poor kids have so much trouble keeping track of all their packets! There is a writing folder and a writing journal...same for the writing "stuff". There is math...yay! There is no "real science or social studies instruction, no time for fun classroom things such as singing, dancing or playing as a group. There is no fun anymore...it seems like I'm teaching 4th grade. There is barely enough time for show and tell. Since I'm doing what I'm told to do, I give worksheets, which I don't believe in. I'm a hands-on teacher and it's like fingernails on a chalkboard! Basically I'm trying to say that I don't like where education is heading. Kids used to learn to read by having groups reading a basal reader. They were taught phonics. They weren't reading independently most of the day. Kids used to have science experiments and learn about history by having plays or re-enactments. There used to be singing songs and cutting, pasting, and coloring. I don't see little kids....I see miniature people with souls of adults. First grade is not what it used to be. Very sad.
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Dec 12, 2012
Make cinnamon applesauce dough ornaments! The first recipe seems to produce a more long-lasting product. Fun, and they smell really nice.
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Dec 13, 2012
John Wood has special insight into the life of an educator. Click below to read his humorous observations about what teachers experience every day.
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by Teachers.Net Gazette
Dec 17, 2012
"Since children’s worries often interfere with their learning, it is helpful to understand their concerns. I asked 320 third graders to list one or two things they think about when they can not sleep. The results indicate that children today are anxious about the following..."
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Dec 19, 2012
lease read and share the very short piece linked below. It is just the beginning of an important discussion.
We hope teachers here will share this and any other links to helpful resources related to educating boys in our society.
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Dec 29, 2012
Recycle old calendars, cards for instruction and crafts! Teachers share their best ideas. click below!
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On 12/08/12, Emily6 wrote: > I need a good professional read book for the break. I've > read Ruth Culham 6 Traits, Keene's Mosaic of Thought,Daily > Five, Any recommendations? I've been away from this site > for 5 years (grade level switches).