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Having three yr olds sit at large group

by Hollie

Oct 5, 2014

Is is appropriate for threes to sit at large group if they are not able to, and if not what should I be doing to support the student so that they intrinsicly want to go to large group?

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Cheryl H. Hi Hollie, I'm thrilled you're asking this question! Many times, we carry out Circle (or Group) Time because "that's what preschool teachers do"!

It sounds as though you know your group. If the majority are not developmentally ready/able to sit through a large group time, we need to look at why we even have one?!

Circle Time is ...See More

Oct 30, 2014

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Nicole On 10/05/14, Hollie wrote: > Is is appropriate for threes to sit at large group if > they are not able to, and if not what should I be doing > to support the student so that they intrinsicly want to > go to large group?

In a perfect world, you would have all your students at the same level. If you are keeping up with the times...See More

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by Dan Hoffman

Dec 14, 2014

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International recipes for students to prepare

by Linda

Dec 9, 2014

Please share your recipes for an "international" cooking enrichment class that we have for our preschoolers. Thank you.

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Preschool Importance

by Courtney Mingee ENG122

Dec 2, 2014

There are many programs such as DPP and CPP that help provide preschool funding for four year olds of eligible families. Although these programs are great and beneficial, a child's learning doesn't begin at the age of four, it begins at birth. Early education provides social and emotional benefits as well as early reading and a success in overall s...See More

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Retired Teacher wants a job

by Elaine

Aug 11, 2014

Dear Teachers, What kinds of jobs can a Retired Teacher get that does not change your pension for the month ? Need a JOB to help the finances. Elaine Taylor, Michigan Retired Teacher

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MsMiMi You can apply for a job as an assistant teacher in a Head Start or Great Start program.

Nov 8, 2014

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MsMiMi You can apply for a job as an assistant teacher in a Head Start or Great Start program.

Nov 8, 2014

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Immigrant Children & Public Education – Tips, Tools

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Nov 5, 2014

Stats, observations and strategies that will be helpful in supporting the ELL (English Language Learners) students in your classroom, starting with broad guidelines for working with ELL students, then offering targeted instructional strategies to improve reading, writing. and comprehension skills.

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LINK:Do’s & Don’ts of Preschool Circle Time By Cheryl Hatch

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Nov 3, 2014

Circle Time is so much more than discussing the weather, the calendar, and shape/letter/number of the week or month. If that is the main focus of Circle in your classroom, you are missing the boat on the true potential of this large group time and possibly setting yourself and your preschoolers up for boredom, frustration and very limited learning....See More

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Do’s and Don’ts of Preschool Circle Time By Cheryl Hatch

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Nov 3, 2014

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Just saying hi.....a "re" introduction to this board!

by Cheryl H.

Oct 30, 2014

Hi all! I just wanted to stop in and say hi! I used to be a regular poster to this page.......back in the day. I don't know if any teachers from that time are still here: like Meeha, Angie, etc. If so........HI!

I've worked in preschool for about 20 years as a teacher and a director. I currently run a preschool website and director website...See More

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Bob R/CA On 10/30/14, Cheryl H. wrote: > Hi all! > I just wanted to stop in and say hi! I used to be a regular > poster to this page

Hi Cheryl, welcome back. Good to see you created a profile, if you can, upload an avatar (profile pic) via your profile (click your name in the top right) so we can see your pic and quickly identify your post...See More

Oct 31, 2014

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Cheryl H. Thanks Bob! Wow, things are different since I was here last....nice improvements! I might need a teachers.net 101 primer!

On 10/31/14, Bob R/CA wrote: > On 10/30/14, Cheryl H. wrote: >> Hi all! >> I just wanted to stop in and say hi! I used to be a regular >> poster to this page > > Hi Cheryl, welcome back. Good...See More

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Practicum student Mom wants to come into her son's classroom

by Lorraine

Sep 14, 2014

Hi! I am writing from British Columbia, Canada. I believe that my question is one that could affect everyone so i hope I can get suggestions from this board. (I believe in you) I work in a daycare (with a preschool component) We have a child that is on the Autism spectrum and has some supported care. His mom has just begun taking her E.C.E. online ...See MoreHi! I am writing from British Columbia, Canada. I believe that my question is one that could affect everyone so i hope I can get suggestions from this board. (I believe in you) I work in a daycare (with a preschool component) We have a child that is on the Autism spectrum and has some supported care. His mom has just begun taking her E.C.E. online and asked our director if she could do her first practicum at our location. We just opened up on september 2nd 2014, so we have not been open long. When the director said yes, she thought the enrolment would have been bigger and that we would have had two "pre-school" rooms. Instead we have only the one. The one that her child is in. We do not believe that she should be allowed to be in the same room as her child. We have seen the results while she was doing an observation outside in the yard. Her son sat on her lap most of the time while outside and hardly played with any of the children. When he did play, if there was an issue, he would run over to mom and hug her leg. I would go over to try and get him to come with me so we could problem solve with the other child. He wouldn't even look at me. I asked him numerous times, with hand outreached and he ignored me. Mom did nothing.

I plan on talking to the director AGAIN tomorrow. I talked with her on Friday and she said she would talk to the mom. We have been going back and forth with the director for over 3 weeks about this issue. The mom starts her practicum on this Wednesday (3 days away) and her and her son will not be here on tuesday due to a dental appointment. I told the director that when she is in her son's environment at school, she changes who he is. He will neither talk to the teachers or friends in the centre. He ends up not participating. I know the enrolment of the centre is low and the director is afraid that if she tells the mom its not in her or her son's best interest for her to do her practicum in her son;s classroom that the mom will pull the boy from the program…….money lost! I think that its come down to the almighty buck! My other problem is that I can't let this go. This is about what is best for the child. I know that if (theres really no if about it) I pursue this, its very possible that my job is on the line. I talked to my husband and he said that if you don't stand up for something, then you stand for nothing. I know in my heart since this has begun that I will not let this go……Im hoping that you could give me some needed ammunition to go into the fight with. Your help would be appreciated. Im going to work tomorrow, before going there I will be calling this mom;s college (its online) to see if they condone this.

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Cheryl H. Wow Lorraine, You are in a tough position here. I just joined this group today so I was not here in September. How did things work out? What was the final decision?

I think part of the problem is the procrastination on the director's of not communicating the concerns to the parent. As soon as it was clear there was to be only 1 classroom, ...See MoreWow Lorraine, You are in a tough position here. I just joined this group today so I was not here in September. How did things work out? What was the final decision?

I think part of the problem is the procrastination on the director's of not communicating the concerns to the parent. As soon as it was clear there was to be only 1 classroom, a conversation, stating the concerns, should have happened. Instead, it went on until 3 days before the internship.

Sometimes, parents just don't work out when in their child's classroom, other times the do. We (in your case, the director), needs to be comfortable explaining that and following through with the parent.

If the parent is in your class now and you are still having issues, perhaps a new approach will work (as it would be too late to now remove the parent from the internship).

1. Find out, through conversation, specifically what her internship requires. Is it observations? Is it to write up lesson plans? Is it to write up and carry out lesson plans?

If she is just beginning her coursework, the internship is actually for observations only. If that is the case, I would suggest the following:

She observes in the classroom once a week (or twice a week) for 1 hour.

Clearly state the time of day and the amount of time she will observe.

She will then be given activities/assignments to help with that will benefit her coursework as well as your classroom (perhaps develop and make a matching activity; creating sensory boards; creating sensory bottles). I'm not talking busy work here, but very tangible activities that will save YOU time; provide the children with hands on activities and items to help them grow and develop; and provide the Mom/intern with assignments that put her course work into action (if she is taking language development course, creating a class book; if she is taking math & science in the ECE classroom type of course, she can decide on a math and science activity and create the necessary materials. If she is taking an administration in ECE class, she can help with planning/orgainizing schedules, newsletters, etc. with the director).

I hope all is going well.

I have attached a link to my article about parents in the preschool classroom.

Cheryl n 9/14/14, Lorraine wrote: > Hi! I am writing from British Columbia, Canada. I believe that > my question is one that could affect everyone so i hope I can > get suggestions from this board. (I believe in you) I work in a > daycare (with a preschool component) We have a child that is > on the Autism spectrum and has some supported care. His > mom has just begun taking her E.C.E. online and asked our > director if she could do her first practicum at our location. > We just opened up on september 2nd 2014, so we have not > been open long. When the director said yes, she thought the > enrolment would have been bigger and that we would have > had two "pre-school" rooms. Instead we have only the one. > The one that her child is in. We do not believe that she > should be allowed to be in the same room as her child. We > have seen the results while she was doing an observation > outside in the yard. Her son sat on her lap most of the time > while outside and hardly played with any of the children. > When he did play, if there was an issue, he would run over to > mom and hug her leg. I would go over to try and get him to > come with me so we could problem solve with the other child. > He wouldn't even look at me. I asked him numerous times, > with hand outreached and he ignored me. Mom did nothing. > > I plan on talking to the director AGAIN tomorrow. I talked > with her on Friday and she said she would talk to the mom. > We have been going back and forth with the director for over > 3 weeks about this issue. The mom starts her practicum on > this Wednesday (3 days away) and her and her son will not be > here on tuesday due to a dental appointment. I told the > director that when she is in her son's environment at school, > she changes who he is. He will neither talk to the teachers or > friends in the centre. He ends up not participating. I know > the enrolment of the centre is low and the director is afraid > that if she tells the mom its not in her or her son's best > interest for her to do her practicum in her son;s classroom > that the mom will pull the boy from the program…….money > lost! I think that its come down to the almighty buck! My > other problem is that I can't let this go. This is about what is > best for the child. I know that if (theres really no if about it) > I pursue this, its very possible that my job is on the line. I > talked to my husband and he said that if you don't stand up > for something, then you stand for nothing. I know in my > heart since this has begun that I will not let this go……Im > hoping that you could give me some needed ammunition to > go into the fight with. Your help would be appreciated. Im > going to work tomorrow, before going there I will be calling > this mom;s college (its online) to see if they condone this.

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