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by Linda Andrews

Sep 5, 2014

When are students in your school expected to know all the letter names? Sounds?

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kdgtn56 On 9/05/14, mhope wrote: > On 9/05/14, Linda Andrews wrote: >> When are students in your school expected to know all the >> letter names? Sounds? > There is such a large variation between student knowledge > at the entrance of kindergarten it can seem very daunting. > Though many student will enter Kindergarten knowing many ...See More

Jan 1, 2015

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kdgtn56 On 1/01/15, kdgtn56 wrote:sorry. My wifi isn't working well with me, but wanted Linda to know what a beautiful job she did covering this question. All children do develop their letter/ sound skills at different times. There are many variables that will play a part in acquiring these skills. > On 9/05/14, mhope wrote: >> On 9/05/14, Linda A...See MoreOn 1/01/15, kdgtn56 wrote:sorry. My wifi isn't working well with me, but wanted Linda to know what a beautiful job she did covering this question. All children do develop their letter/ sound skills at different times. There are many variables that will play a part in acquiring these skills. > On 9/05/14, mhope wrote: >> On 9/05/14, Linda Andrews wrote: >>> When are students in your school expected to know all > the >>> letter names? Sounds? >> There is such a large variation between student knowledge >> at the entrance of kindergarten it can seem very daunting. >> Though many student will enter Kindergarten knowing > many if >> not all of their letter, we usually see about only a few of >> those know the sounds; and another quarter of our > students >> don't know the difference between letters or numbers and >> can't even identify a single letter in their name! More >> than half of the students I have, usually know the letters >> and most of their sounds by Christmas. However, we only >> focus on one letter a week between Sept. and Dec. 20th! >> (many letters with be picked up throuh exposure) I usually >> still have about a quarter of my class that only knows >> about 15 letters by Christmas. For those it is a big push >> to cement in letter knowledge by the end of February. And >> that is when you can make a more definative judgemnet of >> which few students may need to repeat kindergarten. For >> some it is just too early but,....I've seen "almost >> miracles" occur within a couple of months. As for when are >> students expected to know ALL letter names and sounds: >> before May would be good! However, students are still >> learning to read long before they have completely mastered >> all names and sounds. In fact I've come across several >> cases where children know all letter sounds and have no >> clue of letter names...they can read beautifully! As of >> this week we have covered 5 color words, 4 high frequency >> words, only one letter "Mm" in our reading lessons. Know >> that children blossom in their own time, and for most it >> will happen by Spring.

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10 Quick Tips for Teacher Survival

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 5, 2014

Encouragement and helpful advice for teachers in a very short piece! Take a look, and pass it on!

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Have to Laugh

by Cathy/Jax

Sep 1, 2014

I just wanted to share something funny with you all because I'm sure you'll be amazed. Our county has decided that our K students should learn the first 200 FRY words this year -- 50 each quarter. They recommend that we teach 5-6 of these words each week. Have you ever heard of such a thing??!?! I'm in my 34th year of teaching and just can't imagin...See More

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Cathy/Jax SuessFan, I think the disclaimer is an excellent idea, since I soooo do not agree with this policy. It's why this group is a wonderful means of support. I appreciate your advice. :)

On 9/01/14, SeussFan wrote: > I think laugh is about all you can do! Our district has a list of > about 50 words that they expect, and I add some for my ...See More

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kdgtn56 On 9/01/14, SeussFan wrote: > I think laugh is about all you can do! Our district has a list of > about 50 words that they expect, and I add some for my high > students. At the end of the year, I usually have about a third > that know 70 words, a third that master about 50, and then the > rest who struggle. Whenever my cohorts and I ...See More

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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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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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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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Pros and cons of teaching Zaner-Bloser vs D'Nelian in Kinde

by Homelight

Aug 26, 2014

Hi,I would appreciate hearing from those who have taught either of these manuscript styles. Our school is considering a change to D'Nelian, but I have concerns.Thank you for your advice!

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SeussFan Years ago, the district I student taught in adopted D'Nelian, and they only kept it for 2 years before switching back. There was a lot of instructional time wasted on trying to get little children to print with the curves, and the parents HATED it.

On 8/26/14, Homelight wrote: > Hi,I would appreciate hearing from those who have taught ...See More

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Kdgtn56 On 8/31/14, jacque/WA/K-1/nbct 2006 wrote: > I do not understand why your school would even consider this > since there was a recent study debunking any value to > Denealian...here in WA, no one teaches it anymore. > > > On 8/26/14, Homelight wrote: >> Hi,I would appreciate hearing from those who have taught >> either ...See More

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