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by DonnaR/CA

Jan 13, 2017

I am fortunate to have 10 iPads in my classroom, 5 very "old" iPod Touches, 2 old desktop computers, and today, I was handed 7 Chromebooks. Then there's my teacher laptop and teacher iPad.

We use our iPads for RAZ-Kids, DreamBox, and Imagine Learning, all paid for by our district. It would be better if there was more wireless ba...See More

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Flacka I am retired so technology in the hands of the students came late in my career. Because of that, I never embraced a lot of technology in the classroom and preferred to do things the "low tech" way. I do understand that they need to be well versed with its use because that is the world they live in and it isn't going away.

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Jan 14, 2017

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movement and music

by julie

Jan 12, 2017

looking to engage a group of 5 children in movement and music

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Flacka That's great! What do you need? If you check out the music CDs at Lakeshore Learning you will find a good collection of CDs by Dr. Jean, Steve & Greg, Hugh Hanley, and Jack Hartmann. They all have good CDs out for movement and music. Many of these can also be downloaded onto your phone or another player for portability in the classroom as well ...See More

Jan 12, 2017

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DonnaR/CA My students LOVE Jack Hartmann, whom we found on YouTube. You also might look at GoNoodle.com, which is a fantastic exercise and transitions website to get kids up and moving, most of it to music. I use both in my classroom, thanks to a projector and iPad.

Donna

Jan 12, 2017

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first year teacher

by Jessica ROBINSON

Nov 8, 2016

I feel like I am behind and underwater but everyone keeps saying your ok I am not were the other teacher are as far as classroom management will they fire me

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Flacka Classroom management is one of the most important skills for a teacher and it's something that the colleges don't address. Talk to your mentor about your concerns and if you don't have a mentor, find someone you think will be helpful and supportive.

It takes 3+ years to get the management under control and it's going to be a work in progre...See More

Nov 11, 2016

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On 11/11/16, Flacka wrote: > Classroom management is one ...See More

Dec 27, 2016

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interview request

by sthephany

Dec 7, 2016

I need help finding a kindergarten teacher to help me with my research paper on this career. I'm a senior in high school. Please let me know if you would like to help me. Thank you

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Flacka Thank you for asking (not demanding) help and for writing a request that in complete sentences and grammatically correct. You have no idea how rare this is.

As for your request - your best bet is to talk to a teacher face to face because you can ask follow up questions, pick up on his/her tone, etc. If you go back to your own elementary sc...See More

Dec 7, 2016

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How to handle long afternoon & behavior issues?!

by Kat_Kong

Nov 13, 2016

Hi, I am a 2nd year kinder teacher after having taught sped for several years. I really struggle with behavior in the afternoon. We aren't allowed another recess (besides lunch-recess from 11:00-11:45. By the afternoon (especially 2:00-3:30) the kids are simply nuts. I am contemplating a 'break' or 'relaxation time' in the afternoon for 10 minutes ...See More

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Amy K My kids eat lunch from 10:50 - 11:20 and our dismissal is at 3:00, so I know all about long afternoons with kinders. I have always had my play centers at the end of the day. This year, due to schedule changes I had to move the play time to earlier in the afternoon. I was so against this, but I actually love it! I wish I would have done this years a...See More

Nov 14, 2016

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DonnaR/CA We also have a very long afternoon. To help, I break it up into smaller chunks. My afternoon looks like this:

Calendar and Number of the Day Brain break and movement videos (see below) iPads and Number centers 35 minutes writing Recess (10 minutes, which is only long enough for me to head for the bathroom) P.E. - walking, games or Spark ac...See More

Nov 16, 2016

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL for Friday

by men

Nov 11, 2016

Had the morning off so ran off to take a cycling class at the gym. The instructor had to leave a couple minutes earlier so she worked us extra hard. I made it to 14 miles which is what I usually do in this particular instructor's class. She does a lot of standing up and "running" on the pedals with a lot of resistance. The other instructo...See More

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DonnaR/CA On 11/11/16, men wrote: > Had the morning off so ran off to take a cycling class at > the gym. The instructor had to leave a couple minutes > earlier so she worked us extra hard. I made it to 14

As one who follows both the Kindergarten and the Teachers chatboards, I was surprised to see this in the Kinder list instead of the Teac...See More

Nov 11, 2016

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men to DonnaR/CA Ha! Just found this. I have no clue why this showed up on the K board. Must have hit the wrong button somewhere. I bet your WERE surprised to see my post. I know I am.

Nov 12, 2016

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Supplies

by Bernice Cohens

Nov 5, 2016

I am a PreK teacher; I need supplies for students in which the Early Head Start Program does not supply. If you all have supplies such as finger painting paper, paint brushes, packages of thick Crayola and paint please share with us. My class also need realistic food and supplies for the Dramatic Play Area because our Dramatic Play Area has no plat...See More

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Terri jo You might want to check out websites like Classwish or the classroom wish feature on Amazon.

On 11/05/16, Bernice Cohens wrote: > I am a PreK teacher; I need supplies for students in which > the Early Head Start Program does not supply. If you all > have supplies such as finger painting paper, paint brushes, > packages of thick...See More

Nov 5, 2016

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DonnaR/CA On 11/05/16, Terri jo wrote: > You might want to check out websites like Classwish or the > classroom wish feature on Amazon.

Or donorschoose.org.

I have to buy all that stuff out of my own pocket, or (what's more normal for me) ask parents for donations.

Donna

Nov 10, 2016

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Should I worry yet?

by DonnaR/CA

Sep 3, 2016

I have a little guy in my classroom who seems to have no sense of direction. When doing a Jack Hartmann video that was about Up, Down, side-to-side, even after the video had been presented several times, he would go Down when Jack was doing Up (and pointing up).

Then there's the written work. I will place a paper on his desk in the right ...See More

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Elizabeth On 9/03/16, DonnaR/CA wrote: > I have a little guy in my classroom who seems to have no > sense of direction. When doing a Jack Hartmann video that > was about Up, Down, side-to-side, even after the video had > been presented several times, he would go Down when Jack > was doing Up (and pointing up). > > Then there's the writte...See More

Nov 4, 2016

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Elizabeth On 11/04/16, Elizabeth wrote: Donna, this is my 20th year teaching kindergarten and the first thing that should be done for this child is to rule out any visual impairments by having the parent take their child to a medical professional. It is also important to remember that kindergarten is very developmental and I would do interventions until Janu...See MoreOn 11/04/16, Elizabeth wrote: Donna, this is my 20th year teaching kindergarten and the first thing that should be done for this child is to rule out any visual impairments by having the parent take their child to a medical professional. It is also important to remember that kindergarten is very developmental and I would do interventions until January. In January, there is usually a light that goes on for those in the dark earlier and if it does go on, seek next steps. I am also curious to know what phonics program you are using for letter/sound correspondence. I am a huge advocate of Zoo Phonics for these young learners. It involves a total physical response (TPR) to learning that usually helps students who are not getting it any other way. As far as directionality goes, students, like the child you speak of, need visual anchors like placing an X marks the spot on their desk and then write the X on the top of the paper, so the student can match and know where each end of the paper or book belongs. But above all, trust your gut! As another teacher posted, we instinctively know when somethings not right, so trust those instincts. I hope this child finds his way and I am glad to see a concerned teacher reaching out to help a child... a reminder of what a great profession this is. Elizabeth > On 9/03/16, DonnaR/CA wrote: >> I have a little guy in my classroom who seems to have no >> sense of direction. When doing a Jack Hartmann video that >> was about Up, Down, side-to-side, even after the video > had >> been presented several times, he would go Down when Jack >> was doing Up (and pointing up). >> >> Then there's the written work. I will place a paper on > his >> desk in the right direction, he will turn it upside down. > I >> am continually coming by his desk and turning his book in >> the correct direction -- it's often upside down. (These > are >> picture books.) >> >> This is the first time I have encountered this type of >> thing in my 3 years of teaching K. Should I refer him to > an >> SIT (Student Intervention Team) for possible referral to >> SST (Student Study Team), or wait to see if it works > itself >> out? >> >> >> Donna

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