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Smartboard spring/egg ideas

by I TEACH FIRST

Apr 4, 2009

I am looking for any smartboard resources to use for an egg theme or for humpty dumpty.

Thank you!

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Voyager Program

by Arizona Colleen

Apr 4, 2009

I am required to use the Voyager program when teaching summer school this year for my ftrst graders going into second. I'd like opinions, suggestions, etc. from people who have used it. Thanks!

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mpr On 4/04/09, Arizona Colleen wrote: > I am required to use the Voyager program when teaching > summer school this year for my ftrst graders going into > second. I'd like opinions, suggestions, etc. from people > who have used it. Thanks!

Voyager program is a scripted program that hits all the areas for remedial support. I used i...See More

Apr 5, 2009

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Math skills-2nd grade

by first*

Apr 5, 2009

We are in the process of revising our report cards. In your opinion, what are the most important skills a child should know in math before entering 2nd grade. thanks,

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mpr On 4/05/09, first* wrote: > We are in the process of revising our report cards. In > your opinion, what are the most important skills a child > should know in math before entering 2nd grade. thanks,

concepts of addition and subtraction patterns of counting to 100 + quick recall of addition and subtraction facts up to 10 telling ti...See More

Apr 5, 2009

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Beverly Knowing the following: 1 to 1 correspondence (should be before entering 1st but I've had some 2nd graders who still struggled with this!) How to write numbers to 100 Before, After, and Between Count by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's Understand place value to 100 for entering 2nd grade (ie know the difference b/t 25 and 52, 38 and 83. Telling time to the H...See More

Apr 5, 2009

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At risk kids can’t pull themselves up by the bootstraps

by Kathleen

Apr 5, 2009

At Risk Students: Victims of Miseducation and Failure By Bill Page [link removed]

At-risk students are victims of circumstances. They can’t pull themselves up by the bootstraps – they have no boots.

No child abuse is more insidious, pernicious, and pervasive than the pain and humiliation of school failure inflicted daily on th...See More

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We've gathered Earth Day, Eco, Mother's Day materials

by Kathleen - with link to the lessons & activites we've compiled for you

Apr 5, 2009

Just click on the link at the bottom of this post to browse: Lessons, Activities, Theme ideas: Earth Day, Mother’s Day, Paul Revere, Spring, Easter, more!

One of the finest collections of teacher tested activities and theme resources you’ll find anywhere!

* Earth Day Theme Lessons & Activities – Best on the Web! * Season...See More

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Repost Daily 5 Topic

by Kindergarten Teacher

Apr 5, 2009

This is my first year to implement the Daily 5. It has been a learning experience for me and has provided a lot of learning opportunities for my students. I'm already thinking about ways that I'm going to "tweak" it for next year. Anyone else thinking of ways to "tweak" it? How are you going to do it differently next year?

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Teaching Gymnastics help required

by Rob

Apr 5, 2009

It has been a long time since I taught gymnastics (grades 2/3) with the mats and benches. I am desperate for suggestions and/or helpful websites.

Thanks,

Rob

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jenny/2/oh nfm On 4/05/09, Rob wrote: > It has been a long time since I taught gymnastics (grades > 2/3) with the mats and benches. I am desperate for > suggestions and/or helpful websites. > > Thanks, > > Rob

Apr 10, 2009

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Too Much Parent Involvement? Can It Be?

by Kathleen - *NEW* column by Dorothy Rich

Apr 5, 2009

NEW COLUMN!

Dorothy Rich writes:

Too Much Parent Involvement? Can It Be? When a parent is involved as a coach to children, it’s an appropriate role. When the coach runs onto the field to be a player, that’s when the parent involvement lines are being breached.

[note that there is a Discussion forum connected to each ...See More

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Teach You bet there can be too much parent involvement. I have seen several parents at my school not want to believe that their child was in the wrong. They make excuses for their children's behavior. . . "well, did the other child get punished?"

They make excuses for the child not doing their homework, not putting effort into a project. I even...See More

Apr 5, 2009

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Teach OOPS that should be "these kids AREN'T being prepared for it."

On 4/05/09, Teach wrote: > You bet there can be too much parent involvement. I have seen > several parents at my school not want to believe that their > child was in the wrong. They make excuses for their > children's behavior. . . "well, did the other child get >...See More

Apr 5, 2009

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symmetry

by beth

Apr 5, 2009

Hi- I'm looking for symmetry ideas for first grade, lesson ideas and literature ideas. Thanks

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Kimberly attern blocks are perfect for symmetry. Put two same shaped objects together like a mirror image and you automatically have 2 symmetrical or congruent sides. Spring murals can be made by gluing on shapes: eggs, flowers, a basket, clouds, the sun, a tree Fold and cut shapes.

Apr 6, 2009

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in Missouri I had my children draw a line down the center of their desk with a dry erase marker. They were given a bowl of pattern blocks and then had to create a design that "matches" on each side of the line. Something about being able to draw on their desk with that marker and using the pattern blocks stuck the skill in their minds. They all seem to know sy...See More

Apr 8, 2009

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