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Tell Me about Childcare Discounts for Employees

by mom2girls

Aug 30, 2016

I have been a stay at home mom for a while. I love being with my 2 littles, ages 3 and 1, but bills are piling up. The thing is, I don't think that I can earn enough to pay for daycare. I have some experience teaching preschool for our school district. It is really the only job I have ever LOVED. I think working at a facility with a with a childcar...See More

Help with shelf in room

by I.C

Aug 4, 2016

Hey everyone, I have a shelf in my room, for extra storag, that does not have a door so I have a curtain that covers the shelf. Every year I when I line kids up they want to look inside some even play hide and seek. This year I don't want this problem. What do you all suggest?

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ITeachPre-K On 8/04/16, I.C wrote: > Hey everyone, > I have a shelf in my room, for extra > storag, that does not have a door so I > have a curtain that covers the shelf. > Every year I when I line kids up they want > to look inside some even play hide and > seek. This year I don't want this problem. > What do you all suggest?

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Aug 29, 2016

maureen On 8/29/16, ITeachPre-K wrote: > On 8/04/16, I.C wrote: >> Hey everyone, >> I have a shelf in my room, for extra >> storag, that does not have a door so I >> have a curtain that covers the shelf. >> Every year I when I line kids up they want >> to look inside some even play hide and >> seek. This year I ...See More

Aug 30, 2016

Help. I have been teaching theme based preschool for the last 25 years. Now I am at a center that uses creative curriculum. I was given some books to read on on Objective for Development and Learning, Mathematics,Interest Areas. I am more confused now. Are there books out there that give you art,math,science,language,and large group ideas that go w...See More

creative curriculum

by Barb Velte

Aug 20, 2016

ITeachPre-K On 8/20/16, Barb Velte wrote: > Help. I have been teaching theme based preschool for the > last 25 years. Now I am at a center that uses creative > curriculum. I was given some books to read on on Objective > for Development and Learning, Mathematics,Interest Areas. I > am more confused now. Are there books out there that give > y...See More

Aug 29, 2016

preschool

by palisadesPre-school

Aug 4, 2016

can anyone suggest a good app for preschoolers?

ITeachPre-K On 8/04/16, palisadesPre-school wrote: > can anyone suggest a good app for preschoolers?

http://www.abcmouse.com

It is $7.95 per month for parents

Teachers get a free subscription and can sign up to 40 students. U.S and Canada

https://www.abcmouse.com/teacher-registration

Aug 29, 2016

seeking advice and opinions

by niamath

Jul 17, 2016

Is it good for a mom to over care her child like not even let him cry or let him play outdoors to avoid dirt and small injuries while playing outdoor?

ITeachPre-K On 7/17/16, niamath wrote: > Is it good for a mom to over care her child like not even > let him cry or let him play outdoors to avoid dirt and > small injuries while playing outdoor?

Emotions: In my opinion this is not good, because during the early years of a child's life, he or she is still learning how to express themselves/t...See More

Aug 29, 2016

Science curriculum

by SuzieQ

Jul 11, 2016

Do any of you use a science curriculum, purchased or free? I'd love to find one that builds on previous learning, and goes through the whole school year. I want to focus my energy on other things this school year, and I'd love to have a science curriculum designed by someone else to use!

GAPrek On 7/11/16, SuzieQ wrote: > Do any of you use a science curriculum, purchased or > free? I'd love to find one that builds on previous > learning, and goes through the whole school year. I want > to focus my energy on other things this school year, and > I'd love to have a science curriculum designed by someone > else to use! Kinde...See More

Aug 23, 2016

Big Day for PK curriculum

by Sharon

Aug 21, 2016

Does anyone use this program? Do you have a yearly overview?

GAPrek On 8/21/16, Sharon wrote: > Does anyone use this program? > Do you have a yearly overview? You can request an overview from the company. We chose a new curriculum for my school this year and most are willing to send you samples.

Aug 23, 2016

20 Movement Activities for the School Day

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 26, 2016

Being involved in movement positively affects children both cognitively and physically. Here are 20 quick, simple ideas to use (and adapt) in your classroom. {Click below]