I agree w/ Wa - the bigger idea is that they are knowing and recognizing the letters and practicing the skills needed for tracing (fine motor...
Do you pause after your hello song to allow each of them to answer? One of my co-workers did that and the kids would use that time to share...
I don't teach 2.5s so I am sure it is a whole different world, but as much as you can, make everything into a routine. At the end of morning...
send me a private message with your email address in it! :)
I made a pumpkin math journal, which I can email out to anyone who is interested! :)
You could have the S&T objects be centered around a theme, for ex. with my 4 yr olds, we do ABC show & share every Friday. The parents know to...
I think it's never too early to start. I have my 3s trace their name on their papers every time (although maybe "trace" would be a better way of...
I do a letter a week (recognition & sounds, though I don't assess sounds), a number or 2 a month (recognition and writing), handwriting practice...
My director has been a teacher at our school, so she SHOULD understand what goes on in our rooms, but I think she's out of touch, like most...
To "Rock Around the Clock" (I think) "God is Great, God is good So we thank him for our food We're gonna thank him morning noon & night We're...
To the tune of the Addams family... "Ba da da dum (snap snap/clap clap), Ba da da dum (snap snap/clap clap), Ba da da dum , Ba da da dum , Ba da...
How about Dr. Jean's Lettercize - goes to the tune of the Rocky Theme Song :) My kids love it and it really gets them moving!
Parochial schools do not require teaching degrees in every state. It sounds to me like this woman feels the need to assert some authority and...
I agree w/ all of the above...the parents need to be in on the game plan (even if they're not supportive, at least make documentation that you're...
I was just going to say that he could sit on the floor, also..."if you can't show me that you know the right way to use a chair, you won't get to...
Anyone have a recording sheet for pumpkin math? I am planning on doing different pumpkin math activities with both of my classes (3s and 4s) and I...
Hmmm - I guess it depends on your definition of "teaching" - I think that most ppl assume that threes aren't going to "get" all of the letters,...
I think it might be confusing to her if she is to be learning colors AND letters...to have to color in the letter could give her name confusion....
I did this when I taught kindergarten & we reviewed 2-3 letters per week. THe parents loved being able to be involved this way & I would send...
Not really a craft, but it would be kind of cute to safety pin a black, felt zig-zag onto all of the kids' shirts. :) You could also get comic...
