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wiscombefirst
Board:
First Grade
03-14-2012, 12:59 PM
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2
Math Program
Posted By
wiscombefirst
we do!
It is ok. As with any published program it has positives and negatives. We chose it because it is correlated to the Common Core. I like most of it and it incorporates having the students explain...
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
03-14-2012, 12:27 PM
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4
iPad Activities
Posted By
wiscombefirst
iPads
I use several apps in my classroom.
At least once a week my students use Word Wizard to build their spelling/High Frequency Words.
I just recently purchased a coin app and a time app where...
Board:
First Grade
11-17-2011, 02:15 PM
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3
iPads in the classroom
Posted By
wiscombefirst
the kids love them
Some of the apps we use are:
Splash Math - Like an interactive math workbook
Word Wizard - Student use letter tiles to build words
Magnetic ABC
SpellBoard - students can practice spelling words...
Board:
Daily 5
10-06-2011, 10:03 AM
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5
iPod Touch Apps for word work
Posted By
wiscombefirst
I use...
Word Wizard on my iPads, not sure if it would work with iPod touch though. I also have a sight word app that I can program my own lists for students to practice. I think it is called sight words...
Board:
Daily 5
10-02-2011, 11:11 AM
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16
October Fluency Poems and Songs
Posted By
wiscombefirst
Thank You!
Very generous!
Board:
Daily 5
09-20-2011, 01:07 PM
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12
Recess Question
Posted By
wiscombefirst
We have a tiny
recess right before lunch - 10 -15 min. depending on when we get out there.
Then for a special treat we may have a recess the last 10 minutes of the day. We do get PE and music every day lasting...
Board:
First Grade
09-17-2011, 06:13 AM
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10
For all of you using chart folders.......
Posted By
wiscombefirst
I have...
one for each child, that way if I want to customize it or have them practice writing their name, birthday, address, etc., it can be done easily.
Board:
Daily 5
09-15-2011, 02:33 PM
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2
First grade
Posted By
wiscombefirst
2 right now
We have been in school for a month and have to use a basal, so I am currently able to fit in 2 rounds. Read to self is up to 20 min. and Read to someone is at 14!!!
Board:
First Grade
09-15-2011, 12:59 PM
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8
Dibels Next question - please help
Posted By
wiscombefirst
Dcs
Stands for DIBELS Composite Score, you will have to go on their website to find out how to get the composite score. It will be a combination of the different assessment portions you give.
Board:
First Grade
09-10-2011, 04:39 PM
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8
pencil sharpener
Posted By
wiscombefirst
x-acto
I have had one of the smaller x-acto sharpeners for the last 2 years and it is still going strong! I don't let the kids use it though. I just got the school pro and am loving it. It sharpens fast,...
Board:
First Grade
09-07-2011, 05:10 PM
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11
Teacher, Now what do I do?
Posted By
wiscombefirst
early finishers
My students who finish before their peers are allowed to do several things: chart folders (check it out on teachertipster dot com), read from their book boxes, or write. Most of my kids are loving...
Board:
First Grade
08-21-2011, 07:46 PM
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7
Help! Reading Practice Pages!
Posted By
wiscombefirst
I use Storytown too.
I use the workbook pages as morning work after the skills have been thoroughly taught.
Board:
First Grade
08-03-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies:
2
iPad Apps
Posted By
wiscombefirst
I don't know yet
This will be my first year to use an iPad in my class, but I have downloaded some of the Reading A-Z stories (don't like the interface though), I have a couple of handwriting apps and some phonics,...
Board:
First Grade
08-02-2011, 07:46 PM
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26
Nametag question.. vinyl sleeves or contact paper?
Posted By
wiscombefirst
vinyl sleeves all the way!
I use the vinyl sleeves and for the most part they last very well. I had three kids destroy them, but the rest were in great condition. As for the sticky mess left when you remove them, MAGIC...
Board:
First Grade
08-01-2011, 07:15 PM
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15
Dibels ?
Posted By
wiscombefirst
You scored correctly
The benchmark is the minimum a child should read to be considered "on grade level". The child you tested must be performing above grade level, so 143 would not be wrong. That child can quickly read...
Board:
First Grade
07-29-2011, 07:59 PM
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1
if you teach a split K/1 or 1/2
Posted By
wiscombefirst
I've done this
A couple of years ago I taught a small class of first graders and during our reading block (all morning) some low level second graders came in. I had another teacher (interventionist) who came in to...
Board:
First Grade
07-29-2011, 07:44 PM
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14
Which program do you use for your newsletters?
Posted By
wiscombefirst
I love Pages
I also have it for my iPad and am able to create newsletters, etc. on it!!
Board:
First Grade
07-26-2011, 07:19 PM
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14
Postcard Exchange
Posted By
wiscombefirst
Count OK in!
I am in Oklahoma and definitely want to join!
I will email you my info.
Tina
Board:
Daily 5
07-25-2011, 03:00 PM
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11
Difference Between Anchor Charts and I charts??
Posted By
wiscombefirst
Yes
An I chart is a type of anchor chart.
Board:
First Grade
07-24-2011, 07:14 PM
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13
Classroom Library Set-up
Posted By
wiscombefirst
Labels!
As the previous posters stated, I teach routines and I monitor children following those routines for several weeks. Last year I tried something I had learned on here and it really helped keep my...
Board:
First Grade
07-08-2011, 09:11 PM
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6
MAC GarageBand & Mac iMovie
Posted By
wiscombefirst
You will love them!
I have used garageband to record kids reading periodically. I have also used it to transfer books on tape to mp3 format.
iMovie makes making videos of your class a snap!
Definitely take...
Board:
First Grade
05-09-2011, 06:41 PM
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45
Last day of school!!
Posted By
wiscombefirst
Happy Dance!!
May 18th!! And it can't come fast enough. This class has worn me out!
Board:
First Grade
04-23-2011, 02:23 PM
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7
Time to Order!
Posted By
wiscombefirst
Book Box suggestion
I have the book boxes from RGS. Can not stand them, If the kids blew on them, they fell over...no to mention not all of our books fit easily. I broke down and ordered the ones from calloway house...
Board:
First Grade
04-08-2011, 01:22 PM
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2
April's Scholastic $10
Posted By
wiscombefirst
just ordered
and the first screen that popped up when I clicked check out was the screen showing the coupons available, and the April one was there.
Board:
First Grade
02-13-2011, 12:41 PM
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2
online teachers
Posted By
wiscombefirst
try teachertube . com
Go to teachertube and type in first grade, or guided reading, you may find something!
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