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Lower elementary reading program

by CM

Aug 26, 2011

Hi Everyone,

I am starting as a lead teacher in a Lower elementary classroom. What reading series would you recommend for the classroom. Thanks a lot.

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Elaine Hi CM, I've used the "BOB" books in my class. I think they are great. They start at the most basic level of phonetic reading and progress. The kids in my class love being able to read the books themselves.

On 8/26/11, CM wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I am starting as a lead teacher in a Lower elementary > classroom. What reading s...See More

Sep 6, 2011

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CS I wonder if the BOB books may be too easy at the Elementary level. But then that depends on the calibre of the kids you have. I had a wide range of readers (some excellent, some average). They really loved any collection (but only chapter books).

Depending on their level, I had chapter books like Magic Tree House, BoxCar Children & th...See More

Sep 6, 2011

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Is it possible...

by CS

Sep 1, 2011

..to be able to read in English but not speak it well at all? I have a foreign child whose mom says her child can read English (which I have not witnessed yet) but yet this child does not converse one word in English.

HELP!!

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maureen On 9/01/11, CS wrote: > ..to be able to read in English but not speak it well at > all? I have a foreign child whose mom says her child can > read English (which I have not witnessed yet) but yet this > child does not converse one word in English. > > HELP!! I say, sure he can! I had a Japanese selective mute for two years in my c...See More

Sep 2, 2011

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CS Thanks Erik & Maureen - what you say makes a lot of sense. Well this child is Asian (Pakistani, I believe). Today she fared much better, she actually spoke flatering English in syllables. Next week, I'm going to see what she do in reading.

Sep 2, 2011

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computer use in lower elementary classroom

by CM

Sep 10, 2011

I am a new teacher in the lower elementary classroom. I have two computers for students' use in the classroom. Just wanted to check how you all assign time. Previously one student was in charge of the computer and everyone who needs computer will check with that student but it is quiet disturbing. I am thinking of assigning a particular time of the...See More

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ks I teach Pre-K, but this might work for your older students as well. There is a velcro strip with each child name hanging on the wall next to the computer. As the child takes a turn he/she pulls off of his/her name and puts it in the slot of a bank. Once everyone has had a turn I empty the bank and place the names back on the velcro strip. The child...See More

Sep 12, 2011

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CM Thanks a lot for the wonderful ideas. On 9/10/11, CS wrote: > I had 8 elementary students & they would get 30 min turns > twice a week & it was pre-assigned. > > For instance on Monday, the computer schd sheet would have > Mary, Tom & Grace (in that order) & somewhere within the > entire work cycle for that day, th...See More

Sep 14, 2011

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Waseca Biomes

by CM

Sep 14, 2011

Hello,

I guess I will have lot of questions this year as this is my first year in the elementary classroom. Would you recommend having Waseca biomes in the classroom. Any suggestions on organizing the lessons in different area to different grade levels would be great. Also suggestions about the first great lesson; whether or not to conduc...See More

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math facts

by CM

Sep 25, 2011

Looking for website - free/paid for good math fact worksheets for lower elementary classroom.

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CS I have used this a lot :

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Even modified some of their Math facts to suit my students.

On 9/25/11, CM wrote: > Looking for website - free/paid for good math fact > worksheets for lower elementary classroom.

Sep 26, 2011

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Do you have time to write observation message

by MT

Oct 2, 2011

I'm a new Montessori teacher. I know how observation is important to a Montessori teacher. Just want to know, does ay of you have time to sit down and write observation message in the classroom? For me, it's like that I am so busy in doing presentations or redirecting the children that I dont even have time to go to washroom! Nor does my assistant ...See More

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MT Dear Elizabeth,

Thank you very much for your suggestions and tips. They are truly helpful to me ! On 10/05/11, Elizabeth wrote: > I've taken several ECE courses and have learned through my > courses that it's important to record observations at regular > intervals and that anecdotal notes are most effective when > taken on a re...See More

Oct 18, 2011

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Elizabeth On 10/18/11, MT wrote: > Dear Elizabeth, > > Thank you very much for your suggestions and tips. They are truly > helpful to me !

No problem!

Oct 19, 2011

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Musical Instrument in the classroom

by Luara

Oct 2, 2011

I would like to set out some percussion instruments in the classroom for the children to use, like triangle, tambourine etc. However, I'm not sure how to do the presentation to the children as it's not included in my training.

Beside that, we do finger plays, action songs everyday and play classis music during work cycle.

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CS This is what I tried when I was teaching in the Primary class.

I only used one instrument each time as we had enough for the entire class. If not, I put them in groups (older + younger) & they would share.

First I would say the name of the instrument & how it is to be used. If I said "GO", then they could use it. If I sai...See More

Oct 2, 2011

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Luara On 10/02/11, CS wrote: That sounds like a great tactic! Thank you so much CS for sharing your experience.

Oct 4, 2011

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Silence Game

by MON

Oct 6, 2011

Does any of you do silence games each day with the whole or just a small group? How do you present this game? Thanks!

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Ms On 10/06/11, MON wrote: > Does any of you do silence games each day with the whole or > just a small group? How do you present this game? Thanks!

We use it sometimes in my classroom. I introduce it towards the beginning of the year when we are learning how to listen. I tell the students that we are going to be silent for and listen t...See More

Oct 7, 2011

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montessori materials wanted

by Jennifer Grant

Oct 9, 2011

I am looking for Montessori manipulatives. Perhaps a Montessori Centre or preschool that is closing down or ? that would consider selling the lot for my personal use in my homeschool classroom. I am a former Montessori teacher and would love for my kids to have the benefit of using these materials. Call or email me 604-582-6554 Jen

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