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by Cindy

Sep 23, 2014

Hello All!

I was just wondering what you have your students do after they have unpacked - hung up coats, backpacks etc. My students sign up for lunch, sign in, put their folders in the box and sit down to some sort of morning work.

I am looking for suggestions on morning work - not wanting worksheets every day,,,,,,

by Beth

Sep 21, 2014

Hi:

I am having a very hard time teaching my student's their alphabet's. I don't know what else to do. Can you Please Help me!!

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Sara Some things that I use

1. Leap Frog Letter Factory video - we sing the song at random times also - I also suggest it to parents as Christmas/birthday gifts! You can often get a double set = letter factory and word factory for under 10.00

2. Jack Hartman Learning Letter Sounds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy1Kmt9sMOA

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Sep 22, 2014

jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 I have letter bean bags and in order to line up for recess, I toss a bean bag to each child, have them identify the letter and sound, we help each other if necessary or they can 'phone a friend' and they get to press the Staples "Easy" button and then line-up.

I do the same with letter-dice ....with both of these you can design your letter...See MoreI have letter bean bags and in order to line up for recess, I toss a bean bag to each child, have them identify the letter and sound, we help each other if necessary or they can 'phone a friend' and they get to press the Staples "Easy" button and then line-up.

I do the same with letter-dice ....with both of these you can design your letter choices to coincide with what you know about each child, differentiating for each, i.e., if I know that Caleb only knows 7 letters, I make sue to give him a letter from his name so that he feels successful, I give the tougher letters (w,y) to the children I know have already mastered mixing these up. Gradually, as we get to know each other, I increase the difficulty level.

I also do Study Dog and Starfall, Earobics on the computer---in fact I had parents laughing the other day because students were begging me to put Study Dog on at lunch (we eat in our room which I LOVE) and they were all excited, couldn't wait for their turn---and I have a new computer without a mouse at the moment so I also had to teach them how to use the touchpad, which they LOVED. Parents and I agreed we weren't going to tell them they were learning.....

I try to plug letter/sound knowledge into every transition until I know they are solid on letters and sounds. We sing who let the letters out while I use large flashcards or Dr. Jeans "where is a?"--some do sign language but I don't so this works. I also just do a chant to the flashcards (Wright Group) A apple /a/, B bird /b/, etc....these have two cards for the vowels and letters "G" and "c" which is nice.

On 9/21/14, Flacka wrote: > What have you tried so far? > > I find songs and games work well along with lots and lots of > repetition. There are many alphabet videos on youtube and > the kids enjoy them, I also like Leap Frog Letter factory video > and songs by Dr. Jean, Jack Hartman and others. Games such > as bingo, fishing, and the many games and smart board > software that you can buy at Lakeshore capture their > attention. Starfall.com is good as are many of the iPad apps. > There is lots out there! > > > On 9/21/14, Beth wrote: >> Hi: >> >> I am having a very hard time teaching my student's their >> alphabet's. I don't know what else to do. Can you Please >> Help me!!

Sep 28, 2014

Heidi songs question

by Beth

Sep 21, 2014

Do you prefer the c.d.'s or DVD's? I'm so excited to purchase these great products this year, after years of "wishing" for them...but now I can't decide what would be best! I'd prefer the DVD's, for the motions/visual, but I'm not sure if they'd be as feasible to use. I have our sight words for the week/month on a smart board page and I would like ...See More

jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 I put dvds on at lunch time (my students eat in my room which greatly enhances behavior). They love watching them, although my students are fairly high so I usually can watch the lower ones just once or twice before they outgrow them....sight words I can do longer---all but three of my students entered with letter knowledge of all capital letters a...See More

Sep 30, 2014

Kinder Pen Pals

by Marylynn Burns

Sep 21, 2014

I am a New Jersey Kindergarten teacher who would like to find pen pals for my class. They can be from out of the US or within. Does anyone know how I can go about doing that? Is there a site that you know of? Thanks!

easy2know Hey, we're a Kindergarten from Croatia-Europe. We have english programm education, and it would be really wonderfull to find friends and Pen Pals. Our adress is

DJEÈJI VRTIÆ "NEMO" NAŠIÈKA 12 10 000 ZAGREB CROATIA

So please, write about your country, kids,favorite activities, and wheter is snowing (we're doing a reserch on "M...See More

Sep 22, 2014

Looking for ideas for the PGP- professional growth plan

by Laura B.

Sep 20, 2014

I am in need of some suggestions about what to use for the plan. I tried timed math tests last years. I am looking for something that I already do. Perhaps connected to DIBEKS or the NWEA. Thanks so much for all your responses on this website- I always learn so much from you.

Flacka We had Smart goals and I have used sight words, rhyming, patterning, and addition in the past. We give the PALS test so I have used scores from that as well.

Sep 20, 2014

JinK On 9/20/14, Flacka wrote: > We had Smart goals and I have used sight words, rhyming, > patterning, and addition in the past. We give the PALS test > so I have used scores from that as well. What are smart goals?

Sep 24, 2014

CD/tape of Open Court Kinder alphabet songs and letter sound

by Cindi

Sep 16, 2014

looking desperately for copy of 2010 Open Court Kindergarten reading program casette tape or CD of alphabet song/vowel sounds/letter sounds....PLEASE help!

by DonnaR/CA

Sep 15, 2014

Hi....I'm new to Kindergarten this year but not new to teaching.

I have a collection of about 12 little plastic bottles from medication -- cleaned out, labels removed, Goo-gone to remove the stickiness from the labels. I can't bear to throw them away and was thinking they could be used for some sort of center or art/craft activity.
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just my 2 cents I shy away from using medication bottles or even the lids with the children because I worry that when they see similar containers at home that they might think it's OK to open them and possibly use what is inside (medicine).

On 9/15/14, DonnaR/CA wrote: > Hi....I'm new to Kindergarten this year but not new to > teaching. > > I...See More

Sep 15, 2014

DonnaR/CA oint well taken. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks!

Donna

Sep 21, 2014

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Sep 15, 2014

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Buddy Programs for Elem Schools [How to]

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 13, 2014

Buddy programs consist of upper-grade students paired with younger children for projects and other interaction. The experience provides benefits for both students involved, providing children with stimulating opportunities for learning, skill development and social support.

Read the article linked below to learn how to plan and implement ...See More

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

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

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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