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Have to Laugh

by Cathy/Jax

Sep 1, 2014

I just wanted to share something funny with you all because I'm sure you'll be amazed. Our county has decided that our K students should learn the first 200 FRY words this year -- 50 each quarter. They recommend that we teach 5-6 of these words each week. Have you ever heard of such a thing??!?! I'm in my 34th year of teaching and just can't imagin...See More

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Cathy/Jax SuessFan, I think the disclaimer is an excellent idea, since I soooo do not agree with this policy. It's why this group is a wonderful means of support. I appreciate your advice. :)

On 9/01/14, SeussFan wrote: > I think laugh is about all you can do! Our district has a list of > about 50 words that they expect, and I add some for my ...See More

Sep 1, 2014

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kdgtn56 On 9/01/14, SeussFan wrote: > I think laugh is about all you can do! Our district has a list of > about 50 words that they expect, and I add some for my high > students. At the end of the year, I usually have about a third > that know 70 words, a third that master about 50, and then the > rest who struggle. Whenever my cohorts and I ...See More

Jan 1, 2015

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Letters

by Linda Andrews

Sep 5, 2014

When are students in your school expected to know all the letter names? Sounds?

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kdgtn56 On 9/05/14, mhope wrote: > On 9/05/14, Linda Andrews wrote: >> When are students in your school expected to know all the >> letter names? Sounds? > There is such a large variation between student knowledge > at the entrance of kindergarten it can seem very daunting. > Though many student will enter Kindergarten knowing many ...See More

Jan 1, 2015

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kdgtn56 On 1/01/15, kdgtn56 wrote:sorry. My wifi isn't working well with me, but wanted Linda to know what a beautiful job she did covering this question. All children do develop their letter/ sound skills at different times. There are many variables that will play a part in acquiring these skills. > On 9/05/14, mhope wrote: >> On 9/05/14, Linda A...See MoreOn 1/01/15, kdgtn56 wrote:sorry. My wifi isn't working well with me, but wanted Linda to know what a beautiful job she did covering this question. All children do develop their letter/ sound skills at different times. There are many variables that will play a part in acquiring these skills. > On 9/05/14, mhope wrote: >> On 9/05/14, Linda Andrews wrote: >>> When are students in your school expected to know all > the >>> letter names? Sounds? >> There is such a large variation between student knowledge >> at the entrance of kindergarten it can seem very daunting. >> Though many student will enter Kindergarten knowing > many if >> not all of their letter, we usually see about only a few of >> those know the sounds; and another quarter of our > students >> don't know the difference between letters or numbers and >> can't even identify a single letter in their name! More >> than half of the students I have, usually know the letters >> and most of their sounds by Christmas. However, we only >> focus on one letter a week between Sept. and Dec. 20th! >> (many letters with be picked up throuh exposure) I usually >> still have about a quarter of my class that only knows >> about 15 letters by Christmas. For those it is a big push >> to cement in letter knowledge by the end of February. And >> that is when you can make a more definative judgemnet of >> which few students may need to repeat kindergarten. For >> some it is just too early but,....I've seen "almost >> miracles" occur within a couple of months. As for when are >> students expected to know ALL letter names and sounds: >> before May would be good! However, students are still >> learning to read long before they have completely mastered >> all names and sounds. In fact I've come across several >> cases where children know all letter sounds and have no >> clue of letter names...they can read beautifully! As of >> this week we have covered 5 color words, 4 high frequency >> words, only one letter "Mm" in our reading lessons. Know >> that children blossom in their own time, and for most it >> will happen by Spring.

Jan 1, 2015

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Lots of teacher resource books for sale

by retiring in June

Dec 22, 2014

I am retiring at the end of the year and have put a number of teacher resource books up for sale on teachers bargainbasement, a yahoo group. I have lots more that I will be clearing out from my 20+ years of teaching preK and K including LOTS of read-aloud books for kindergarten skills and topics.

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Hanim On 12/22/14, retiring in June wrote: > I am retiring at the end of the year and have put a number > of teacher resource books up for sale on teachers > bargainbasement, a yahoo group. I have lots more that I > will be clearing out from my 20+ years of teaching preK > and K including LOTS of read-aloud books for kindergarten > skil...See More

Dec 31, 2014

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Websites for phonemic awareness

by MV/BC

Dec 3, 2014

Hello - looking for websites that specifically deal with phonemic awareness concepts that I can recommend to parents..any ideas would be appreciated! Thank you.

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DonnaR/CA On 12/03/14, MV/BC wrote: > Hello - looking for websites that specifically deal with > phonemic awareness concepts that I can recommend to > parents..any ideas would be appreciated! Thank you.

The two "go-to"s that I use in my classroom are starfall.com and abcya.com. Another one, though it costs, is abcmouse.com.
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Dec 30, 2014

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About Cuba! K-12 lessons, resources

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Dec 17, 2014

With the breaking news about US relations with Cuba, teachers will be scrambling for lessons and other resources to supplement their social studies and current events classes. To help you get started, we've compiled some great links about Cuba's history, people, culture, government, economy, etc. There's even a short YouTube video about Cuba, its ...See More

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What are you giving your students for Christmas?

by Katie

Dec 1, 2014

Help! Looking for ideas on a budget!

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! Katie

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Jacque/WA/k-1 I give mine pillowcases with the first 25 sight words on them...it costs me $6.50 per pillowcase but is well worth it...no excuses for not practicing those sight words every night.

On 12/01/14, Katie wrote: >> Help! Looking for ideas on a budget! >> >> thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! >> Katie > > My kids are each getting a...See More

Dec 8, 2014

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abc123erin On 12/01/14, Katie wrote: > Help! Looking for ideas on a budget! > > thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! > Katie

I am giving mine a mini slinky and a Christmas coloring book/crayons. I found these at the dollar store for a dollar each.

Erin in TX

Dec 17, 2014

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Sub Plans

by K Teacher

Dec 12, 2014

Do you have suggestions on where I can find prepared sub plans? I am willing to pay for them. I have checked TpT, but am open to more suggestions. Thanks!

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Flacka For my emergency plans, I put a schedule in a folder along with a day's activities that are all based on a book. I find a book that lends itself to lots of different activities for math, writing, language, etc. "Very Hungry Caterpillar", "If you give a mouse a cookie", etc. are good books to use. I find or make up a writing prom...See More

Dec 12, 2014

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abc123erin On 12/12/14, K Teacher wrote: > Do you have suggestions on where I can find prepared sub > plans? I am willing to pay for them. I have checked TpT, > but am open to more suggestions. > Thanks! If you send me your email, I will share with you what I use for sub plans.

Erin in TX

Dec 17, 2014

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Free Kinder Common Core Aligned Curriculum

by Ami

Dec 10, 2014

Hello!

My name is Ami and I one of the co-founders of Peekapak. We design interactive, play-based learning experiences for children ages 4-8. Working alongside experts and educators, we recently launched a new common core aligned, classroom curriculum and we're looking for Kindergarten teachers to use it and provide feedback.

The...See More

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Berna On 12/10/14, Ami wrote: > Hello! > > My name is Ami and I one of the co-founders of Peekapak. > We design interactive, play-based learning experiences for > children ages 4-8. Working alongside experts and educators, > we recently launched a new common core aligned, classroom > curriculum and we're looking for Kindergarten teac...See More

Dec 15, 2014

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Website for teachers Free

by Dan Hoffman

Dec 14, 2014

This website covers all grades and all subject areas. It is updated at least once a day. FREE

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How the Teacher Stole Christmas-5 Lessons from the Grinch

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Dec 10, 2014

Jennifer Davis Bowman writes:

We're all familiar with the story of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and thus, it is the perfect opportunity to uncover the “teachable moments” within the text.

Quotes from the infamous story along with 5 lessons that may inspire us as educators...

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