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I was thinking of getting rid of my desk for next year and using a table instead. That way I can use the table for small groups as well. Has anyone done this before? What are the pros and cons?
Our yearly evaluations for the children are due and the co-teacher has taken it upon herself to fill them out without the student present.Rather than take the time to test them,she fills them out randomly from memory.(?) Children who know their numbers (1 in particular)are listed as NOT knowing them.Today,I went to retrieve my half of the pile to d...See MoreOur yearly evaluations for the children are due and the co-teacher has taken it upon herself to fill them out without the student present.Rather than take the time to test them,she fills them out randomly from memory.(?) Children who know their numbers (1 in particular)are listed as NOT knowing them.Today,I went to retrieve my half of the pile to discover that she has taken more than half of the papers home with her. She is picking her kid up from college,so they are now in another state. How would you all handle it?She trashes the director,the other teachers,says things about the kids,i.e. "one is gay",two are a little challenged because they are "Asian",(!) the list goes on and on. I've mentioned her,here, before,since she has talked about the children to her friends.She's friendly with members of the board,so politics comes into play,here.
Does anyone use the Everyday Math Curriculum in their Pre-K room. Our district bought it for us to use since that is what they are using for K-6. Looking for someone to ask a couple of questions. Thanks Danielle
I have a boy just turned 4 who has trouble learning the numerals. I used some gimmicks for a few numbers to help him learn them, and they worked! So I'm passing along what I did to help someone else!
Nothing for number 1 or 2. Number 3: Use dark brown construction paper to draw a 3 that looks like the left side of a tree. Then draw on ligh...See MoreI have a boy just turned 4 who has trouble learning the numerals. I used some gimmicks for a few numbers to help him learn them, and they worked! So I'm passing along what I did to help someone else!
Nothing for number 1 or 2. Number 3: Use dark brown construction paper to draw a 3 that looks like the left side of a tree. Then draw on lighter brown construction paper the right side of a tree. Glue the dark #3 part onto the right side. Glue some small pale green 'leaves' onto the top branch of the #3. The different shades of brown will enable you to discern that it is a 3. Then say, '3 tree' as a way for the student to learn the 3.
Number 4: Cut out a 4 using a pale shade of construction paper. Glue onto a white background. Cut out some black circles -- small to simulate rocks -- and glue them in a pyramid shape on the inside of the 4 at the top, like a pile of rocks is inside the 4. Next glue 4 'rocks' in a line coming down into the top of the 4. Say either '4 more' or '4 pour'. Always say the numeral first. That's the important word.
Number 5: Cut out a 5 with a slightly longer bottom curve to it than usual. glue the top of the 5 to what should look like a tree branch, but don't draw a full tree so as not to confuse with number 3. Then trace and have child cut out a yellow bee to which he adds black lines to make a recognizable bee. Glue him to the part of the 5 just before the curve starts. It's '5 hive' and it looks like a bee entering the hive.
Number 6: I got this off the Internet "the ball is on the bottom. 6 is for kicks'. You trace a big 6, and the kids color the circle of the 6 to make it look like a ball.
Number 7: not sure
Number 8: say 8 snake. You could even do a craft with this.
Number 9: 'sunshine 9' I got this off the Internet too. The kids glue a yellow circle inside the circle of the 9. then they glue sun rays coming out of it. This is very very effective at getting kids to memorize 9.
Number 10: 10 is for tent. I glued a large white number 10 on black paper. I stapled a piece of yellow felt over the black paper. I open the flap, say 10 is for tent and let the felt fall back over it. Kids learn 10 fast!
Number 11: A co-worker held up one arm and said '1'. Leaving it up, she held her second arm high and said '11'. so effective!!
I hope this helps some of the kids in your class who are having trouble learning these numerals like my little guy did.
Hi, I was called in to conduct a demo lesson next week with ten 4-year-olds, for a potential job. Any ideas on what lesson would work best. I am given 20-30 minutes for the lesson. And the kids have never met me. Thanks
I've been coming to this board since about 2004. I've spent time teaching preschool in the past (about 2 years worth of experience in the area) and I taught K-3rd grade, in a resource room. I ended up leaving, because the public school system IMO, does not allow for creativity in teaching-they do not allow teachers to teach kids to learn. It seems ...See MoreI've been coming to this board since about 2004. I've spent time teaching preschool in the past (about 2 years worth of experience in the area) and I taught K-3rd grade, in a resource room. I ended up leaving, because the public school system IMO, does not allow for creativity in teaching-they do not allow teachers to teach kids to learn. It seems that public school systems, again IMO, force teachers to force kids, to memorize answers. I eventually left the public school at the end of the year and did not renew my contract.
I put myself into a Mental Health Counseling program (thinking that counseling kids would be an option that would be good, for me) and spent 2 semesters desperately trying to align my own values and way of being, with this program. It just did not work!
So......I sat back and really started thinking about what I could do, to make myself happy, help kids to learn how to learn, and be of service to others. I remembered what it was like teaching preschoolers and how satisfying it was. Yes, I had bad days but remembering how great it was, to send kids off armed with their skills and knowledge was truly wonderful.
So I've made the decision to start the doctoral program in early childhood education and administration. I already have the necessary requirements to be a director, but now I need the chance to get in, somewhere. Wish me luck in my new endeavors!
I was thinking of giving my students a gift on their last day of school. Does anyone have any ideas?
hey guys, I am looking for new ideas for circle time. We usually count, sing days of the week songs, weather song, a fingerplay, and sometimes read a short book; our circle time lasts about 25 min., one of the kids is avoiding circle time and always has a behavior when we start, and we need new ideas to keep him engaged. What do you guys do? Is you...See Morehey guys, I am looking for new ideas for circle time. We usually count, sing days of the week songs, weather song, a fingerplay, and sometimes read a short book; our circle time lasts about 25 min., one of the kids is avoiding circle time and always has a behavior when we start, and we need new ideas to keep him engaged. What do you guys do? Is your circle time always the same? thanks
by Miss Teacher
May 27, 2012
What ideas does anyone have for having your Preschool students do 3 dimensional art? What supplies do you offer, how do you guide them, etc.? Thanks!
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