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Free Kinder Common Core Aligned Curriculum

by Ami

Dec 10, 2014

Hello!

My name is Ami and I one of the co-founders of Peekapak. We design interactive, play-based learning experiences for children ages 4-8. Working alongside experts and educators, we recently launched a new common core aligned, classroom curriculum and we're looking for Kindergarten teachers to use it and provide feedback.

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Berna On 12/10/14, Ami wrote: > Hello! > > My name is Ami and I one of the co-founders of Peekapak. > We design interactive, play-based learning experiences for > children ages 4-8. Working alongside experts and educators, > we recently launched a new common core aligned, classroom > curriculum and we're looking for Kindergarten teac...See More

Dec 15, 2014

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Dec 15, 2014

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How the Teacher Stole Christmas-5 Lessons from the Grinch

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Dec 10, 2014

Jennifer Davis Bowman writes:

We're all familiar with the story of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and thus, it is the perfect opportunity to uncover the “teachable moments” within the text.

Quotes from the infamous story along with 5 lessons that may inspire us as educators...

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best tablet for kindergarten

by ktchr

Dec 7, 2014

I would like to buy some tablets for my classroom but I have no idea which one to purchase. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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ktchr On 12/08/14, DonnaR/CA wrote: > On 12/07/14, ktchr wrote: >> I would like to buy some tablets for my >> classroom but I have no idea which one to >> purchase. Any advice would be greatly >> appreciated. > > My Kinders mostly have experience with iPads, which are very > easy to use for both teacher and students. H...See More

Dec 8, 2014

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ktchr On 12/08/14, ktchr wrote:
> On 12/08/14, DonnaR/CA wrote:
>> On 12/07/14, ktchr wrote:
>>> I would like to buy some tablets for my classroom but I
>>> have no idea which one to purchase. Any advice would be
>>> greatly appreciated.
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>> My Kinders mostly have experience with...See More

Dec 8, 2014

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Websites for phonemic awareness

by MV/BC

Dec 3, 2014

Hello - looking for websites that specifically deal with phonemic awareness concepts that I can recommend to parents..any ideas would be appreciated! Thank you.

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DonnaR/CA On 12/03/14, MV/BC wrote: > Hello - looking for websites that specifically deal with > phonemic awareness concepts that I can recommend to > parents..any ideas would be appreciated! Thank you.

The two "go-to"s that I use in my classroom are starfall.com and abcya.com. Another one, though it costs, is abcmouse.com.
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Dec 30, 2014

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What are you giving your students for Christmas?

by Katie

Dec 1, 2014

Help! Looking for ideas on a budget!

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! Katie

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Jacque/WA/k-1 I give mine pillowcases with the first 25 sight words on them...it costs me $6.50 per pillowcase but is well worth it...no excuses for not practicing those sight words every night.

On 12/01/14, Katie wrote: >> Help! Looking for ideas on a budget! >> >> thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! >> Katie > > My kids are each getting a...See More

Dec 8, 2014

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abc123erin On 12/01/14, Katie wrote: > Help! Looking for ideas on a budget! > > thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! > Katie

I am giving mine a mini slinky and a Christmas coloring book/crayons. I found these at the dollar store for a dollar each.

Erin in TX

Dec 17, 2014

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Seasons

by Vrishabms

Nov 29, 2014

Seasons charts

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Field Trip

by Lucy

Nov 29, 2014

Hi All,

I am planning our first field trip with my K kids and would love to hear how you prep your kids for trips. If you don't mind, what exactly to you say to them as far as behavior expectations? I really want them to want to be on their best behavior... how can I make that very clear to them? I'm looking forward to hearing your suggest...See More

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maureen I always kept my "directions" very short and simple - things like they need to stay with their adult, quiet speaking voices in the bus(back in the day we used to go in cars)and use walking feet types of things depending on what type of field trip we were going on.

I found it very necessary and critical to prepare the parent chap...See MoreI always kept my "directions" very short and simple - things like they need to stay with their adult, quiet speaking voices in the bus(back in the day we used to go in cars)and use walking feet types of things depending on what type of field trip we were going on.

I found it very necessary and critical to prepare the parent chaperones more then the children! I say that, as many times, the adults want to converse with each other and would drift away from their responsibility - the children! That is why I liked it when we changed most of our field trips to use the city bus system. That allowed parents to talk with each other within the confines of the bus and then when we would be at the destination, they could focus totally on their group. I always gave a list of expectations of what the adults should be doing and I would even go over those expectations with the parents again before we left.

I would not assign myself to any specific child and tried to remain as a "floater". In other words, I would be available to "take over" a challenging child when necessary one on one, or two on one sometimes.

One "thing" that I often saw crop up whenever we had a guest speaker or at an adult led field trip like a naturalist, that there is always at least one child each year who tried to monopolize the "discussion" with the new adult. Experienced leaders (and teachers) knew how to handle that, but too many times other adults fell into the situation of that child yelling out answers, asking questions, going on and on once he or she figured out she could get that adult's attention. I always made sure that I was in a position to sit behind, next or very near that child before the speaker began and could easily tap a shoulder for a reminder to take a turn at speaking. I always appreciated those adult speakers who could handle that kind of situation without my intervention.

I was big on field trips so I can only guess how many I went on over the years. I remember taking my dd's K class on two a month that year. Lots of fun memories and lots of lessons learned! Experience does help lesson the potential for problems. Field trips are valuable but they are also full of surprises that simply can not be planned for. We just have to relax and roll with the punches and handle what comes up.

Enjoy your trip!

Dec 2, 2014

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Lucy Thanks Maureen!

On 12/02/14, maureen wrote:
> I always kept my "directions" very short and simple -
> things like they need to stay with their adult, quiet
> speaking voices in the bus(back in the day we used to go
> in cars)and use walking feet types of things depending on
> what type of field tri...See More

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How big is your civility footprint?

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Nov 20, 2014

A 'footprint' is a good metaphor for our individual impact on the social or natural environment.

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Veteran's Day

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 More

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pktchr On 11/09/14, jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 wrote: > 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, ...See More

Nov 9, 2014

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jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 Oh, yes, sometimes we forget just how 'literal' they are...gave me a chuckle....

On 11/09/14, pktchr wrote: > On 11/09/14, jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 wrote: >> 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 n...See More

Nov 12, 2014

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Backstabbing Aide

by Dee

Nov 9, 2014

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?

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Flacka Unless C showed you the texts, you are going on her word that the new aide sent unkind texts. When you mentioned that C brought it up again, that sent up a red flag for me that perhaps, the backstabber is C and not the new aide. You asked the aide and she denied it so now it's her word against C's word. Personally, I would be wary of C and her agen...See More

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C is jealous and is the problem. NFM On 11/09/14, Dee wrote: > 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 ...See MoreOn 11/09/14, Dee wrote: > 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 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?

Nov 10, 2014

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