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6 year old wetting himself

by K Teacher

Aug 24, 2014

I have a student that is a very quiet, shy 6 year old K student. The first couple of days of school were fine and then the next couple weeks the child has wet himself several times throughout the day. He has gone to the bathroom many times and often encouraged to go try. His mom finally put him in pull ups b/c it was happening so often. After that,...See More

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jacque/WA/K-1/nbct 2006 I agree with Flacka on all fronts....if everyone backs off, the child may very well relax and be fine. School can be especially stressful for those that have not had previous experieces. When my own children experienced a new baby in our household, they didn't regress in their pottying, but the awoke in the middle of the night to pee more and as th...See More

Aug 31, 2014

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Alphabet Theme

by HP in K

Aug 30, 2014

I am working in the inner city on a Literacy grant in a k class. I will be teaching an 8 week 1.5 hr 4 day a week unit entitled fun with letters. The plan is we each teach 8 wk unit and then move to the next class. of course it may change depending on the needs of the class and It's very open as long as we are use plenty of read alouds etc. I have ...See More

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A parent who can't read

by Jillian Sarkovics Giglio

Aug 27, 2014

I just found out one of my new kindergarten students parents can't read. How do I deal with this? Obviously I will communicate via phone as often as I can but everything from homework to reminders need to be read. How do I support this student when the parent won't be able to?

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I deal with this often Welcome to my world - I have had parents who can't even write their own name, don't know how to spell their child's name, don't read even in their home language, etc. I still send things home in writing and more often than not they have an older child, trusted family member or friend who can read it to them. I use pictures on my supply list or if t...See More

Aug 27, 2014

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Cc You could sent out mass texts or call outs to parents for important messages and even to communicate directly to her. Our school uses a call out system to all parents and there are many apps that will allow you to set this up for your class. Hope this helps.

On 8/27/14, Jillian Sarkovics Giglio wrote: > I just found out one of my new ki...See More

Aug 30, 2014

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WooHoo! Another Teacher hired!

by K. Fair

Aug 29, 2014

I am the original poster of "CA. TK-K classroom organization/no aide". My district is hiring another teacher, so in a few weeks, I will have 7 TKs and 8 or 9 Kindergarten students. I know it will be so much easier on the students and the teachers! I think I've seen more student to student meanness, more mucus, and more tantrums than in 35 years of ...See More

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postcard exchange

by Barb Waldock

Aug 1, 2014

North Dakota kindergarten looking for a postcard exchange to join.

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How does it work? How does a post card exchange work?

Aug 4, 2014

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Kristine Sure. I have never done a postcard exchange with my group before. Michigan

On 8/02/14, Deb wrote: > I have a group of Junior Kindergarteners (older 4's & young > 5's) in Florida who would also like to join a postcard > exchange group. I am also willing to help organize a list. > Anyone else interested?? > > > > ...See More

Aug 22, 2014

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"Chrysanthemum" Name Graph

by Sharon

Aug 8, 2014

I'm looking for a few other kindergarten classrooms that would like to create classroom name graphs inspired by the story "Chrysnathemum" by Kevin Henkes. Each class would create a graph of the length of their students' names in their class, take a photo of the completed graph and email it to the other participating classes. Each individual teacher...See More

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Sharon Thanks for your interest! I love doing the graph with my own class, and think the kids would really enjoy seeing other kindergarten class graphs. My email is: [email removed].

On 8/09/14, dsmith wrote: > > > I would like to join, thanks. Where can I send my email and > school info? > > > > > > On 8/08/14, Shar...See More

Aug 9, 2014

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kristine I do this every year, I am in.

On 8/09/14, Sharon wrote: > Thanks for your interest! I love doing the graph with my own > class, and think the kids would really enjoy seeing other > kindergarten class graphs. My email is: [email removed];

Aug 22, 2014

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Do you need to stop me?

by Tanna

Aug 18, 2014

What are your thoughts on this little poem?

Do you need to stop me?

Do you need to stop me? Please just let me be I hear you calling ‘mat time’ but I just don’t think you see. See, here I am with my all friends engaged in making ‘tea’ With some soft green leaves, a bit water and some sand from the sea. I’m making one f...See More

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jacque/WA/K-1/nbct 2006 I think this is a wonderful sentiment for a 3-5 year old preschool child, but in kindergarten, ideally, we provide Choice Time (free play) of 40-60 minutes each day to accommodate this kind of learning, which makes me not feel guilty in making them come to a rug time when asked. It is important for all children to learn to follow directions in a ti...See More

Aug 20, 2014

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Gingerbreadman Exchange

by Deb

Aug 12, 2014

Looking for classes to join Gingerbread man Exchange. Each class will decorate a Gingerbread man (to represent their class/state) for each school on the list and then mail them (one to each class on the list during the first week of December. What a Great collection you will have! email if interested. [email removed]

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Deb Sharon, we would love to have you join. Can you email me your school info and address. [email removed]

On 8/19/14, Sharon wrote: > We'd be glad to join. We are from Michigan. > > > > > > > > On 8/15/14, Heather Mueller wrote: >> On 8/15/14, Lauritha Lane wrote: >> >>> On 8/12/14, Deb wrote: &...See More

Aug 19, 2014

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Dawn On 8/19/14, Deb wrote: > Sharon, we would love to have you join. Can you email me > your school info and address. Icenogle@brandon- academy.com > > > On 8/19/14, Sharon wrote: >> We'd be glad to join. We are from Michigan. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 8/15/14, Heather Mueller wrote:...See More

Aug 20, 2014

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