Board: First Grade
10-25-2015, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Next Generation Science Standards
Has anyone found a great place to buy books for the first grade next generation science standards? Just wondering if any book company has tried to help write books for first graders based around...
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Board: First Grade
09-27-2015, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Genius Hour
Has anyone started a genius hour with their class? I really want to give it a try but am overwhelmed with the whole idea of it. My understanding of a genius hour is where each child studies...
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Board: First Grade
09-27-2015, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Teaching the equal sign
I need a few ideas on how to teach the equal sign so the concept will stick with kids. Any brilliant ideas out there?
Thanks
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Board: Teachers' Lounge
06-08-2015, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 6
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Board: First Grade
06-06-2015, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 3
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Board: First Grade
06-06-2015, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 3
move up /step up day
Our last day is coming up on Friday and I get to meet my new class for about 30 minutes. I need some help planning out what to do. I will take pictures of each child to use in the fall. And I will...
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Board: First Grade
02-23-2015, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 6
I love blogging with kids.
It is a wonderful way to have kids journal and create an online presence. I've love kidblog the best and have had my first graders create stories where they add pictures. We've responded about...
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Board: Primary Grades (K-2)
12-31-2014, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 3
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Board: Primary Grades (K-2)
12-31-2014, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 6
How about
getting kids on padlet.com and asking a question (related to what you're teaching in the classroom) where they each answer by typing? Padlet shows great involvement by the whole class. I even have...
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Board: First Grade
12-21-2014, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Ready Common Core Math
Is anyone using this math program? We just started to use it and so far I like it but it doesn't seem to have the rigors that the common core is requiring. Our school started out the year using...
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Board: First Grade
12-20-2014, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 16
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Board: First Grade
12-10-2014, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Blog
Hi,
I checked out your blog. I love the background picture. It reminds me of summers on the Maine coast. Unfortunately I was unable to view any of your pictures on your pages. You have a lot...
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Board: First Grade
12-02-2014, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 4
-Remember to read to your child. So that you...
-Remember to read to your child. So that you child can hear what a fluent reader sounds like.
-Make reading fun......tonight you read a page....then I read a page...
-Point out reading in your...
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Board: Teachers' Lounge
11-08-2014, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 27
Saturday Survey
1.Do you check the weather forecast often? Oh yes constantly because it constantly changes.
2.Have you done any Christmas/holiday shopping yet? zero zip none
3.What do you do with any...
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Board: First Grade
11-08-2014, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 7
With you
I believe you are talking about my class. Trying to get the routines down has been difficult. But I keep plugging away at modeling and giving them chances to practice the skills they should have...
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Board: First Grade
11-08-2014, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Have you tried
asking a parent or a friend to come in to volunteer for a few hours to either administer the test or to monitor the kids as they work and you administer the test?
I am also very "tested" out this...
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Board: First Grade
09-02-2014, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 5
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Board: First Grade
09-02-2014, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 83
This is my 25th Year in First Grade
I can't imagine teaching anyone but first graders. First graders are full of life and keep me young. I love their take on life. Every time I share a favorite picture book kids help me see the book...
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Board: Kindergarten
08-10-2014, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 1
I like aurasma.....
I don't know kahoot it. We have poor wifi at my school so all the aurasmas that I created were tough to view. I had my first graders create a selfie in Pic Collage and then video taped them saying...
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Board: Teachers' Lounge
08-08-2014, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 9
That was ridiculous, Sandhya winning!
I don't get the judges either. And they all seem to be on the same page with her. I agree with sdgirl........it looked like snakes were draped over the model's shoulders. I liked Samatha's swingy...
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Board: Teachers' Lounge
07-17-2014, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 17
Backpack
I use a backpack. It saves on my arms. I got one that was padded for a laptop. I hate bringing it back and forth to school but it's what I do. My son talked me into it. I am very happy with it. ...
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Board: First Grade
06-18-2014, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Survey Recess in AM or mid day
Do your kids have a recess break during the morning i.e. 10:00 or mid-day before or after lunch?
My principal wants to change our mid-day after lunch to a mid morning one. Then come back in and...
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Board: BusyBoard
05-11-2014, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 15
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Board: First Grade
05-11-2014, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 22
Still teach it in Northern Vermont
We thought it was ridiculous that money was left out of CCSS so our curriculum made sure to keep it in and tie it to counting by 5's and 10's like others. We couldn't imagine trying to teach money...
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Board: First Grade
05-10-2014, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Great idea
Love this idea....where do we send things our kids create. Are you including videos or other media forms like apps from iPads?
Thanks, Claire
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