On 7/22/14, ma/3/pa wrote: > On 7/22/14, Mr Matthew Campbell wrote: >> On 7/20/14, K.Fair wrote: >>> Hi! I posted this on the Apple classroom board, but I'm not >>> sure many are logging in at this time. Here's the question: >>> >>> What are the steps to lock a child into an app so they stay >>> there and don't open every other app that catches their >>> eye? >> >> Try this page for information >> [link removed].)
Does anyone have experience with this? It seems like lots of worksheets! I am not a workbook kind of teacher. The one workbook (there are two!!) has very colorful 532 pages, some of which are homework sheets, and the second "practice book" has 292 pages! Such a waste! I figured out that with 175 days of K, I'd have to do 4 worksheets a day to use them all!
There seems to be a small kit of manipulatives but I'm not sure my school has purchased them. (GRReat!)
Again, I am not, nor have I ever been a worksheet kind of teacher! UGH!
We were very concerned with the large booklets too, but it turns out that we move through them quickly and the manipulatives are and come with the program purchase.
Another hint.... I tear the large books into each unit so that they are handled easier by the students. Yes, a little extra work, but I prefer them in smaller sections. One of my colleagues has his students use bookmarks to keep track of the page they are working on.
Tell them what you teach - what skills you want the kids to learn in K, tell them how you teach and then tell them why. What you teach is mandated but your manner in the classroom is not. What kind of a classroom environment do you foster? Rigid ? Warm?
Then point out a project hanging on the wall and tell them about it. Parents love stories and they love to see their kids' art. End it with - that project gives you an idea - a slice- of a day in K and we have 186 days just like that.
I love teaching Kindergarten - I love teaching your children. Thank you do much for coming to Kindergarten tonight.
On 7/17/14, Vet Teacher wrote: > On 7/15/14, Amy T... wrote: >> I ...See MoreI like to show a quick power point slide show of "a day in the life…". Take pictures of the kids from the moment they step off the bus until dismissal and show the parents what they do all day. It really gives the parents a glimpse into their child's school life.
On 7/17/14, Vet Teacher wrote: > On 7/15/14, Amy T... wrote: >> I am not sure what to do during open house. >> I need some ideas Please Help !! > Howong do you have with them? > > Tell them what you teach - what skills you want the kids to > learn in K, tell them how you teach and then tell them why. > What you teach is mandated but your manner in the > classroom is not. What kind of a classroom environment do > you foster? Rigid ? Warm? > > Then point out a project hanging on the wall and tell them > about it. Parents love stories and they love to see their > kids' art. End it with - that project gives you an idea - a > slice- of a day in K and we have 186 days just like that. > > I love teaching Kindergarten - I love teaching your children. > Thank you do much for coming to Kindergarten tonight.
On 7/22/14, ma/3/pa wrote: > On 7/22/14, Mr Matthew Campbell wrote: >> On 7/20/14, K.Fair wrote: >>> Hi! I posted this on the Apple classr...See More