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by Vrishabms
Nov 29, 2014
Seasons charts
A 'footprint' is a good metaphor for our individual impact on the social or natural environment.
by jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006
Nov 9, 2014
We were getting ready to attend a Veteran's Day assembly on Friday so I initiated a discussion about Veteran's Day and why we were celebrating it next Tuesday. I asked, "What is a Veteran?" Several hands went up and when I called on a little boy he very confidently stated, "Well, it's someone who, you know, works with animals"....the dad helping me...See MoreWe were getting ready to attend a Veteran's Day assembly on Friday so I initiated a discussion about Veteran's Day and why we were celebrating it next Tuesday. I asked, "What is a Veteran?" Several hands went up and when I called on a little boy he very confidently stated, "Well, it's someone who, you know, works with animals"....the dad helping me that day just about peed his pants he was laughing so hard! I calmly explained that yes, the two words sound similar but someone who works with animals is called a "veterinarian" and what I wanted to know was what did they think a "Veteran" was.....I finally had to tell them, two others were conviinced it was someone who works with dogs/cats/etc........gotta love Kindergarten.
Does anyone have any simple Thanksgiving songs that students can perform during Awards day?
Help-how do I get over this? I am an experienced kindergarten teacher. I love my job and work very hard at it. I have a wonderful reputation in the town that I work in. For the past two years I had an aide in my kindergarten classroom. She moved from across the hall to my room because my room's position offered full time benefits. I knew this woman...See MoreHelp-how do I get over this? I am an experienced kindergarten teacher. I love my job and work very hard at it. I have a wonderful reputation in the town that I work in. For the past two years I had an aide in my kindergarten classroom. She moved from across the hall to my room because my room's position offered full time benefits. I knew this woman as we were all part of the kindergarten team-at one time, we were a very close team. This woman replaced my former aide who left and who I was very close to. Long story short- my former aide, C and I are still in touch and meet for lunch occasionally. C informed me that my new aide had been texting her constantly with a litany of complaints about being in my room. I confronted the new aide in a very gentle way, trying to discuss any problems or issues that she might be feeling. I did not say where my info was coming from- but that it had been brought to my attention that perhaps there were some things we could work out- I was very kind. She denied everything and said she loved her job. It was a very uncomfortable year for me last year- having her in my classroom and not trusting her. There was nothing I could recall that I had done to make this woman feel uncomfortable. This year, she was moved next door due to program changes- thank goodness- I am so relieved. Once again, I just saw my former aide for dinner- again we discussed this woman and how much better things were going for me. C mentioned again all the negative texts she had gotten from her- I drove home feeling quite sad. My question- why is C sharing this with me- because she wants me to be aware of it?? Why does this person feel OK texting C about me- why didn't C shut that down? C still has a casual relationship with her. I really love C and don't want this to affect our friendship- but I am so tired of feeling hurt. I have never done anything intentionally to this woman- she is just a back stabber, pure and simple. To make matters worse- she is in my colleague's classroom next door. Butter wouldn't melt in her mouth- you would never guess she had said all these things behind my back. I have so much unresolved anger towards her- at this point I feel like pretending she is invisible and only speaking to her if absolutely necessary. Any advice?
Stats, observations and strategies that will be helpful in supporting the ELL (English Language Learners) students in your classroom, starting with broad guidelines for working with ELL students, then offering targeted instructional strategies to improve reading, writing. and comprehension skills.
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