FlackaWelcome back! This board has been very quiet for quite some time.
On 3/07/15, Riley wrote: > So, I used to be here every night! I now have my kids kind > of grown up! I had to re-register/sign in. Hoping to > find some friends...old and new!
FlackaAt the interviews I have been part of, they usually ask about reading and how you go about teaching it. Other key issues are ESL students, classroom management, and lesson planning.
Since it sounds like you already work there, just think about what you know about the school and its cultures and values. Talk to other kindergarten teachers about the cirruculum and expectations of the administration and the district.
Cheryl Hatch has written a complete primer on how to sanitize the toys used in your preschool program. This is important information for protecting the health of the children. Please share the link far and wide!
url: gazette.teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/cheryl-hatch/sanitizing-preschool-toys [hyperlink below in post]
You might also rephrase the definition of tattling when the child approaches you. Let them know that tattling is for "letting the teacher know about a problem that you cannot handle on your own."
You might also do a whole-class lesson on the difference between tattling and telling.
Tattling - Trying to get attention for yourself. Try to avoid tattling.
Telling - You SHOULD tell if someone is hurt. Or if you have a really BIG problem you can't handle on your own.
Give specific examples and have the class determine if it's tattling or telling.
- "Billy is coloring with a red crayon and you told us to use a blue crayon. Is this tattling or telling?" (tattling)
- "Mary fell down by the bookshelf! Is this tattling or telling?" (telling)
- "John didn't put his boots in the hallway when he came into the classroom. Is this tattling or telling?" (tattling)
- "Jenny keeps pushing me when I told her to stop. Is this tattling or telling?" (telling)
> On 2/22/15, Getting too old for this wrote: >> I have a student who tattles constantly. I told her that >> I would not listen unless she is hurt or someone else is >> hurt. Mom does not like this one bit. Tells me that >> daughter feels like I am not paying attention to her. She >> is also one that wants to go to the nurse frequently. I >> won't let her unless she is feverish or about to get >> sick. Again mom does not like this. Mom is now going to >> meet with the principal over all this nonsense. I know my >> admin. will stand behind me, but how do you handle >> parents and these types of problems? > > As we already know, children who tattle do this for the > attention. Obviously, the child has not transitioned yet > from getting total attention from mom and sharing the > teacher with the other students. > > The way I always handled the chronic tattlers was when the > child approached me with an obvious tattle (not that > someone was getting hurt type of announcement but the > frivolous ones I would ask "Why are you telling me this? Do > you want to get ______ in trouble? Or are you worried that > _____ is in danger? Or Are you concerned that I didn't > already know that ______ was doing whatever?" If the child > is forced to think about WHY she is tattling it tends to go > away after several days. Often it is only that the child is > worried that someone isn't following the rules and she > wants to be sure that you are noticing that, too. Hope that > helps with the child anyway!
I just received my iPad from my district and looking for terrific apps for both the students and myself. I will have two iPads in the room for my students soon. Unfortunately, right now I barely know how to turn the device on. I would greatly appreciate any and all advice. Thank you, KimMo
On 2/07/15, Flacka wrote: > Since your volunteer doesn't "need" anything, then get her > something that will brighten her day (flowers or a plant), an > experience (take her to lunch), or something to remember > you (a scarf or something from the class). > > > On 2/04/15, Jacque/WA/K-1/nbct 2006 wrote: >> I am in the process of renewing my National Board > certification >> this year and have a parent who has filmed many different >> days/scenarios--she does photography for a hobby, > though used a >> school camera for my work since I needed a video. She did >> amazing work on this and I'd like to give her something to > show >> my gratitude. The problem is, she and her husband are > very >> well off, lack for nothing...what can I give her that would >> truly show her how wonderful she's been but not cost me > an arm >> and a leg? Ideas?
Idea #2: Along the same vein, a plain canvas tote bag with everyone's names on it. Who doesn't need another tote bag? To carry camera equipment around in!
Idea #3: If she uses a digital camera, you could get her a digital card for the camera. Good to have, but not very personal.
Idea #4: Has there been ONE book that you've read to your class, that she's said "Oh, how sweet!" or "I really liked that story!"? You could get her a copy of it, and again, have all the kids sign it, along with you.
Hope this helps! Karen
On 2/04/15, Jacque/WA/K-1/nbct 2006 wrote: > I am in the process of renewing my National Board certification > this year and have a parent who has filmed many different > days/scenarios--she does photography for a hobby, though used a > school camera for my work since I needed a video. She did > amazing work on this and I'd like to give her something to show > my gratitude. The problem is, she and her husband are very > well off, lack for nothing...what can I give her that would > truly show her how wonderful she's been but not cost me an arm > and a leg? Ideas?
On 3/07/15, Riley wrote: > So, I used to be here every night! I now have my kids kind > of grown up! I had to re-register/sign in. Hoping to > find some friends...old and new!