I guess that explains why you can't do your lesson at their school. I appreciate that the school is doing everything they can to find the most...
I thought the usual practice would be for you to go to the school you were applying to and teach a demo lesson in one of their classrooms for the...
How about letting them make their own wrapping paper? We use the newsprint paper and have them stamp it with different seasonal stamps and stamp...
I didn't bind mine or laminate them. I purchased the metal rings from staples for a couple of dollars and used those to put it all together. (I...
You are awesome. My son is in 1st grade and reads on a third grade level. I wish you were his teacher!!!! I try to challenge him at home and will...
This is where I get frustrated. I love my children and what I do but hate how underappreciated we are!!!! We don't get paid for what we do! I...
Let them know when and how you are available to them (e-mail, phone, drop-off, pick-up, etc.) Tell them you are excited and eager to work with...
Very nice. (I have only one board :(:(:(:(:()
In the beginning of the year, I only went up to 6 (the numbers on one die), then I used two dice and went up to 12. Towards the end of the year,...
I do a variation of the number bear. Each month I change the theme. For Sept, it's spots on a frog, Oct, teeth on a Jack-o-Lantern, Nov, feathers...
It's never too late to go back to school. I just got my masters in teaching at age 34!
We only get help with laminating and photocopying. Everything is else put on the teacher :(
Community Helpers falls under SS, also I think Transportation. So you could probably include blocks, people, cars, trains, dress-up, etc.
Great idea!! Jeannie, keep in mind that these kiddies are a whole year younger than what you're used to. For some, this may be their first school...
I student-taught in a half-day K and sadly, that's what they did. There is absolutely no time for free play. Three days a week they have a 1/2...
OMG, same thing with my son. He entered K last year, reading on a second grade level and had to endure the sight words and reading A_Z books with...
I appreciate everyone's comments. I can see why they would think that this might be a good idea. I see the point of not being able to erase...
This year I was given pencils without erasers. When I inquired as to why, I was told that they don't want preschoolers thinking that they made a...
I just read an article about using broken pieces of chalk and crayons for the children to get the correct grip. I'm fascinated by this and can't...
