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dobbie
Board:
The VENT
03-29-2012, 07:56 AM
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5
Students try to get suspended/sub
Posted By
dobbie
Supensions
I was thinking about this just a few days ago after a news broadcast. I don't know what we have done to make it so hard for teachers.
The news story was about not having teacher assistance in the...
Board:
The VENT
03-29-2012, 07:43 AM
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4
Am I the social director
Posted By
dobbie
Placement issues
Place this child at the very front of the class so you are aware of any behavior issues. Once you observe the child you may be able to get him/her some help in making them a better student. Talk to...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
01-26-2012, 06:40 AM
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13
They're Running Around the Room!!
Posted By
dobbie
Behavior in the classroom
The one thing that many teachers do not realize is that the pre-k will be going to kindergarten and they will need to learn rules. I have had teachers tell me they can tell what daycare or pre-k the...
Board:
The VENT
01-26-2012, 06:09 AM
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Butt picking
Posted By
dobbie
Checkup may be needed
I have found that some children do this and it may be a hygiene or it is possible a bad case of worms.
The children need to be checked by a doctor and a letter sent out to all parents to have the...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
01-21-2012, 12:23 PM
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2
How would you define age appropriate listening for a 4 yr old?
Posted By
dobbie
Age appropriate listeners
I have found that for children 3-5 will sit still as long as the reading material is fun. Many of the teachers who teach the courses in colleges will tell you no more than 10-15 minutes.
Books that...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
01-16-2012, 08:19 AM
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5
Southern NH - Quality Early Childhood Schools
Posted By
dobbie
Qualified daycare
There are a lot of daycares that are qualified, and teachers that are not. You can check daycares out for your state by looking on the NAEYC site but remember just because it has a five star rating...
Board:
The VENT
01-14-2012, 06:49 AM
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27
afraid of the children
Posted By
dobbie
things are worse
This is happening all over America in the schools and it starts in daycares. The government (taxpayers are paying for meals, care of the kids, therapies for half of the kids that have problems). This...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
01-12-2012, 07:30 AM
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2
Help with a Student
Posted By
dobbie
Teachers struggling
I heard a disturbing story on the news this week about children that are not making it in K-2nd grade. The ideal that the district has come up with is putting the children in a special school that...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
01-09-2012, 08:12 AM
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3
Thinking Maps
Posted By
dobbie
Thinking maps in teaching
Thinking maps are used in many classrooms to help students with visual learning. There is a site that will help you get some ideals about different maps for children.
...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
01-08-2012, 09:22 AM
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1
Do you celebrate President's Day with your pre-k?
Posted By
dobbie
President's Day for pre-k
Make it very simple. Example: Lead teacher makes a chart and ask 4-5 year olds what they are thankful for at thanksgiving. (What is thanksgiving to 4-5 year olds if they have not been exposed to...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
01-07-2012, 08:46 AM
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1
Writing in Pre-K 3
Posted By
dobbie
work on small motor skills
One of the first things is to work on small motor skills using the fingers as much as possible. Give them pencils, colored pencils, chop sticks to pick up objects, anything to enhance the control of...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
01-07-2012, 08:32 AM
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2
Looking for ADHD ideas
Posted By
dobbie
ADHD or maybe something else
I did my student teaching in a pre-K room and there was much of the same problem with some of the children. My first thought was how much sugar they were eating before 9 A.M. The lead teacher would...
Board:
The VENT
12-31-2011, 05:41 AM
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12
How do you help all students with so many different levels of learners in your class?
Posted By
dobbie
Kindergarten Teachers
The biggest reason kindergarten has so many children on different levels is the amount of instructions they receive in pre-k and daycares.
I have done practicum in daycares that are really good. I...
Board:
New Teachers
12-21-2011, 07:36 AM
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2
What do I need!????
Posted By
dobbie
4th grade science
This will depend on the book you are using in the classroom and if it gives you an ideal about the materials for projects. Check out your book and make a list of the materials listed and you can also...
Board:
New Teachers
12-20-2011, 05:26 AM
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6
Lost control of my class... and my mind.
Posted By
dobbie
Trying new things
I know this is hard for a lot of teachers, trying to control a classroom of children that have no respect for themselves or others. Give them the instructions on the board and let them do the work;...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
12-19-2011, 11:17 AM
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9
Nap Time Vent-am I wrong?
Posted By
dobbie
Check you State laws
I think you need to check your state laws on the adults to child ratio's. You can report abuse without giving your name. I think that you are required an assistant at least for part of the day.
...
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
12-19-2011, 10:59 AM
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2
Learning Styles
Posted By
dobbie
Observe not assessment
There is not an assessement for helping you to figure out a student learning style. You will need to observe the child and create a list of task for them to do. Watch how they do each task and...
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
12-19-2011, 10:49 AM
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1
Books to teach rimes
Posted By
dobbie
Search web
When I need something I use a search engine and type in a few words. You can type in childrens rhymes and it will take you to a lot of web sites. This just a few sites that can help you.
...
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
12-19-2011, 10:42 AM
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9
Have Fun With My Mind Finding the Third Word task cards
Posted By
dobbie
Set of cards
I think this is great and I saved a copy of the file to use for my classroom.
Sharing ideals is a great way for all of us to make changes for the better in the classroom.
Thank you and Merry...
Board:
The VENT
12-19-2011, 10:34 AM
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3
Shu---Don't Tell
Posted By
dobbie
Shu---Don't Tell
I have found this in many schools, daycares, and is this what we are suppose to do. We end up on the wrong end of the stick when we speak up. We also end on the end when we go home and it stays with...
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
12-17-2011, 08:50 AM
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7
Am I right?
Posted By
dobbie
Totally agree
I hate to see children that need help because of problems that should have been addressed earlier. This is not acceptable when we need our children to be the best they can be.
I did co-op this fall...
Board:
New Teachers
12-17-2011, 08:41 AM
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4
Jumping ship? (long)
Posted By
dobbie
Go for it
Follow your heart and what you are truly interested in. Don't wait around and find out that you wished you had 10 years from now.
There is nothing wrong with 2 degrees and you can go back to...
Board:
The VENT
12-17-2011, 08:31 AM
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33
Hi! Have we met? My name is Free Pencil Dispenser.
Posted By
dobbie
Being responsible
I understand the attitude and learning to be responsible begans at home. Some parents think that it is easier if they do everything for their children; like keep up with everything.
I use to be...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
12-17-2011, 07:57 AM
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6
Transition Songs
Posted By
dobbie
Transition songs
This made me think about doing my co-op this fall. I suggested to the lead teacher to use transition songs in the classroom and she gave me a-go-to----- look. I like transition songs and it helps a...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
12-17-2011, 07:44 AM
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6
biting
Posted By
dobbie
Biting
This is usually not a problem for a three year old. They usually learn that biting is not good in the toddler years and this must have not been dealt with.
The mom/boyfriend situation may be the...
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