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Feeling stressed?

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Oct 14, 2014

Try these tips! The first one may be surprising, but if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense...

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Set the Stage for a Productive Parent Conference

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Oct 13, 2014

Read Sarah Powley's neat tips for making parent conferences productive, enjoyable and helpful!

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math challenge activities or program?

by JCM

Oct 8, 2014

Hi, We use TERC Investigations math program and are finding that some kids who have met the K Spring math benchmarks in September are not being challenged. I would like some ideas or programs to challenge these kids. I really don't want a bunch of worksheets, but instead some engaging problem solving math activities or other ideas to extend their m...See More

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Betty Ann Right, Bedtime math is not designed to be class curriculum. I just thought it might be something to suggest to parents of your high performing students (or maybe all of them!). It could also be a springboard for you in trying to think of different approaches and ways to extend math thinking.

On 10/08/14, JCM wrote: > On 10/08/14, Betty ...See More

Oct 8, 2014

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jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 Look at the Math Tiles carried by Joyful Learning. They easily differentiate for every child. Each child can progress at their own pace and each set is more challenging. Students have to (in Set A) count objects, place numeral tiles in the correct place by the picture and then transfer their info to a hard copy. The sets progress from A and B which...See More

Oct 8, 2014

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New KRA

by becky

Sep 13, 2014

The new OHIO KRA is a nightmare to administer. The ONLY way it would work would be to have a sub in the room and test outside of constant distraction. OR bring in a testing team to administer test while the teacher resumes teaching. -It is ridiculously time consuming. -You are expected to test and maintain meaningful classroom activities (mind you ...See More

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pksped I am going for training tomorrow for the latest and greatest preschool mandatory ODE testing tool. After the changes I've heard about with the KRA, I am afraid...very afraid. I'm offended that ODE says that the new KRA is to determine the quality of preschools in the state....yet they keep it so super top secret that they won't even tell us what is...See More

Sep 14, 2014

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Froggy Im so glad to read your post, as I am feeling the same way! My kids have been assessed enough already! The KRA is terrible. I have no idea how to assess some of the observations because many of the items are not something kids do naturally!!! What is the ODE thinking??? My poor students are losing quality teaching time because of this insane assess...See MoreIm so glad to read your post, as I am feeling the same way! My kids have been assessed enough already! The KRA is terrible. I have no idea how to assess some of the observations because many of the items are not something kids do naturally!!! What is the ODE thinking??? My poor students are losing quality teaching time because of this insane assessment!!!

On 9/14/14, pksped wrote: > I am going for training tomorrow for the latest and > greatest preschool mandatory ODE testing tool. After the > changes I've heard about with the KRA, I am afraid...very > afraid. > I'm offended that ODE says that the new KRA is to determine > the quality of preschools in the state....yet they keep it > so super top secret that they won't even tell us what is on > it. And as you know, K teachers aren't supposed to talk > about what is on it, either. If it is to determine quality > of preschool programs, THEN ADMINISTER IT DURING SPRING K > REGISTRATION. This current plan is like giving the 5th > grade OAA in August/September of the child's 6th grade > year. > > > On 9/13/14, becky wrote: >> The new OHIO KRA is a nightmare to administer. The ONLY >> way it would work would be to have a sub in the room and >> test outside of constant distraction. OR bring in a > testing >> team to administer test while the teacher resumes > teaching. >> -It is ridiculously time consuming. >> -You are expected to test and maintain meaningful > classroom >> activities (mind you I have 24 kids - no -help - it is > the >> beginning of the year - many of my kiddos NEVER had a >> preschool experience. >> -the child being tested has a hard time focusing in the >> classroom. >> -It is overkill - and gives little useful information. >> -The test is a state money-maker at the kids expense. >> -I am a seasoned teacher and this test tells me zip - and > I >> haven't found one kindergarten teacher who feels > differently. >> -We do it because it is mandated - but not one K-teacher > I >> know sees its value. Sum it up: Insane

Oct 6, 2014

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Infinite Campus

by Daniela

Oct 4, 2014

Anyone Kinder teachers out there using Infinite Campus? I need help with the grade book! Thanks, Daniela

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Kids kicking teachers

by Cindy

Oct 4, 2014

Just wondering how your schools deal with teachers getting hit/kicked by students. I have a student ADHD who is super impulsive and hits and kicks his para. It probably happens 2-4x per week.

How is this handled in your schools?

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AT my schooll By the fact that you posted this question, I'm guessing that your school is doing little or nothing. I'm at a Title ! school with a ED program and pretty much a "no nonsense" behavior policy that is enforced. My principal isn't afraid that his "numbers" will look bad and has our back. It makes a world of difference.

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AmyVictoria The consequences for this type of behaviors are very inconsistent in my school. Anything from suspension to just a firm talking to.

About 10 years ago a SED child (that was totally off the wall) kicked me as I was trying to get him in the building from recess (he was having a melt down because he wasn't following recess rules and therefor...See More

Oct 4, 2014

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6 Elements of Effective Praise by Barbara Blackburn

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Oct 4, 2014

The wrong kind of praise can be effective or a waste of time and counter-productive. Click below to learn the 6 elements of effective praise.

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looking for a cassette

by Randy

Oct 4, 2014

I am trying to find the cassette Songs of the Tiger it is on a collection of songs put together by Marlene J McCracken; Robert A McCracken. thanks ahead of time.

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Interview

by Marion

Oct 3, 2014

Was asked to demo a kindergarten reading lesson for 39 minutes.. Any suggestions for a new teacher would help!

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book week

by MV

Oct 2, 2014

Hello - I have to plan school-wide activities for book week. Can anyone give me some suggestions? Looking for some new ideas to change up what we've used over the years. Thanks in advance!!

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