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Noise Level

by AGD

Mar 16, 2016

I've been teaching preschool for 20 years now, and it seems like the noise level in the classroom bothers me more and more the older I get. The noise is just from their voices talking with each other, but no one seems to understand what a quiet voice is and that you don't need to be loud to talk to your neighbor right next to you. Any tips to help ...See More

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How to Teach Math to Preschoolers

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Feb 17, 2016

Early Childhood education guru Cheryl Hatch has written a primer on teaching math to young children. You don't want to miss it. Also, please share the link with colleagues!

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Community Helpers theme

by Tara

Feb 16, 2016

I am a director of a preschool. What activities do you have for involving community and parents during this theme?

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Sallie On 2/16/16, Tara wrote: > I am a director of a preschool. What activities do you > have for involving community and parents during this > theme?

1.You can have parents come in and talk about their career and how it helps the community.

2. You can have a fire fighter, Policeman, or Doctor come in and give a presentation. <...See More

Feb 16, 2016

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Question

by Andrea

Jan 31, 2016

Hi I had a question with my homework and I wanted a teachers respond Please help

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miss lisa On 1/31/16, Andrea wrote: > Hi I had a question with my homework and I wanted a > teachers respond Please help what is the subject

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miss lisa On 1/31/16, Andrea wrote: > Hi I had a question with my homework and I wanted a > teachers respond Please help what is the subject

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S.O.S

by Emily

Jan 16, 2016

hello everyone. I am a new preschool teacher. wondering anyone can advice me how best to equip myself?should I further study in childhood phycology , early childhood education, or Montessori ?

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maureen On 1/16/16, Emily wrote: > hello everyone. I am a new preschool teacher. wondering > anyone can advice me how best to equip myself?should I > further study in childhood phycology , early childhood > education, or Montessori ?

having been a Montessori pre school teacher for 25 years as a second career and now a retiree, I can t...See MoreOn 1/16/16, Emily wrote: > hello everyone. I am a new preschool teacher. wondering > anyone can advice me how best to equip myself?should I > further study in childhood phycology , early childhood > education, or Montessori ?

having been a Montessori pre school teacher for 25 years as a second career and now a retiree, I can tell you that a Montessori training course (a high quality one) can really prepare you for working with this age group. Montessori training covers child psychology early childhood and all pertinent information that you would need. I was able to do my training at a state university as part of my Master's during a six week intense session with four long weekend seminars during the school year along with my nine month internship. I self interned but most interns work under a mentor teacher.

I found that I was very prepared to work with a classroom of 24-30 preschool children ages 2 1/2 through 6 all in the same classroom. I would have any combination of children with special needs, gifted children, children who spoke no English (and rarely the same "other" language of other English learners) and typical children. It was an amazing career that I look back on with much fondness working with the children, my co workers and the families over the years. When I taught classroom management at the training center years ago, my students came from all sorts of different backgrounds like former Vetenarians, attorneys, recent high school grads, mothers of former Montessori students who caught the bug.

There are all sorts of on line courses, but I think if you don't add the mentor component (basically student teaching), you would have a lot of difficulty translating the information into practice. Most people have never experienced that kind of education so there is a lot the adults need to "unlearn" from their previous school experience and beliefs of how children learn.

You have embarked on a very exciting career and both you and the children deserve an adult who knows what she or he is doing. There is so much to learn and even after all those years of teaching, I still felt there was more to learn. Each year provided a new challenge I had not encountered before. As you can see I am a bit biased on Montessori, but i witnessed enough miracles over the years that one could ever convince me that nothing else beats a quality and authentic Montessori classroom. Good luck with your career! Just by realizing that there is a lot to learn is the first step in growing towards being the professional you want to be!

Jan 16, 2016

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Emily, sorry about the repeat post. nfm On 1/16/16, maureen wrote: > On 1/16/16, Emily wrote: >> hello everyone. I am a new preschool teacher. wondering >> anyone can advice me how best to equip myself?should I >> further study in childhood phycology , early childhood >> education, or Montessori ? > > having been a Montessori pre school teacher for 25 yea...See MoreOn 1/16/16, maureen wrote: > On 1/16/16, Emily wrote: >> hello everyone. I am a new preschool teacher. wondering >> anyone can advice me how best to equip myself?should I >> further study in childhood phycology , early childhood >> education, or Montessori ? > > having been a Montessori pre school teacher for 25 years as > a second career and now a retiree, I can tell you that a > Montessori training course (a high quality one) can really > prepare you for working with this age group. Montessori > training covers child psychology early childhood and all > pertinent information that you would need. I was able to do > my training at a state university as part of my Master's > during a six week intense session with four long weekend > seminars during the school year along with my nine month > internship. I self interned but most interns work under a > mentor teacher. > > I found that I was very prepared to work with a classroom > of 24-30 preschool children ages 2 1/2 through 6 all in the > same classroom. I would have any combination of children > with special needs, gifted children, children who spoke no > English (and rarely the same "other" language of other > English learners) and typical children. It was an amazing > career that I look back on with much fondness working with > the children, my co workers and the families over the > years. When I taught classroom management at the training > center years ago, my students came from all sorts of > different backgrounds like former Vetenarians, attorneys, > recent high school grads, mothers of former Montessori > students who caught the bug. > > There are all sorts of on line courses, but I think if you > don't add the mentor component (basically student > teaching), you would have a lot of difficulty translating > the information into practice. Most people have never > experienced that kind of education so there is a lot the > adults need to "unlearn" from their previous school > experience and beliefs of how children learn. > > You have embarked on a very exciting career and both you > and the children deserve an adult who knows what she or he > is doing. There is so much to learn and even after all > those years of teaching, I still felt there was more to > learn. Each year provided a new challenge I had not > encountered before. As you can see I am a bit biased on > Montessori, but i witnessed enough miracles over the years > that one could never convince me that nothing beats a > quality and authentic Montessori classroom. Good luck with > your career!

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upk

by lisa

Jan 11, 2016

does any one know what are the certifications needed to become a upk teacher. I currently have a masters in esl and certification in special ed birth -21

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broy On 1/11/16, lisa wrote: > does any one know > what are the certifications needed to become a upk > teacher. > I currently have a masters in esl and certification in > special ed birth -21

What is UPK? Just curious. Thanks.

Jan 11, 2016

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Resources from FPG Child Development Institute

by Dave Shaw

Dec 17, 2015

Just a quick note to let you know that we've just released our latest eNews, which is full of new resources, including links to holiday cooking tips with little "helpers."

It's all here: [link removed]

Thanks.

Best,

Dave

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walking in line

by preK special ed teacher

Dec 11, 2015

Hi everyone, I teach special ed preK with students who are 3 to 5 years old. Right now my range of students include 3 yr olds who have some delays to a 5 yr old who has slight delays with potential to go to gen ed Kindergarten. In the past I've had my students line up and walk in line behind me without too many problems. Right now I have two 3 yr o...See More

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Sheryl Schreckenghaust Hi, I teach 2's and it's always interesting in the beginning of the school year when it comes to walking in line. I don't expect them to understand the concept but we do work on it if only for safety when coming from one place to another. I also start with a rope with rings and call it the "train" telling the children to take a ring and g...See More

Dec 12, 2015

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News & Resources from FPG Child Development Institute

by Dave Shaw

Dec 10, 2015

Just a quick note to let you know the latest news and resources from UNC's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute are available in our latest edition of eNews:

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Thanks--and please do feel free to pass it along to anyone who might benefit from it.

Best,

Dave

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