Saturday, September 15, 2012
The "Write" Stuff Giveaway
Kindergarten Common Core
I've located a new resource for Kindergarten teachers who are looking for Common Core resources. In addition to the standards, it includes activities and worksheets to support the standards. This great resource is free through September 16th. Go check out “Kindergarten Common Core” and get your copy!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
We're Off To a Great Start!
Wow, it's hard to believe we've already been is school a month! I've got a great class this year and I anticipate taking them to great heights. We quickly settled into our rules and routines and are now immersed into letter recognition and handwriting. Of my 21 "Smarties" I only have one child who does not already recognize most or all uppercase and lowercase letters. We have some fine motor skill issues but we will develop these with practice and time.
Our school has implemented the "Conscious Discipline" Classroom Management program. We are in our third year and the results have been very positive. In addition to this program, some of our staff have also introduced the "Bucket Filler" series. The two go very well together. I recently found a site that has some great videos that demonstrate this concept. Check out "Yearn to Learn"s blog for these videos and other "Bucket Filler" resources. http://yearn4learning.blogspot.com/2011/04/value-of-bucket-filling.html
I'm also excited to tell you about a great giveaway "Yearn to Learn" is hosting. She's giving away a personal laminator for your classroom. I can think of tons of things I could use it for. Our school laminator is often busy or out of film so it would be great to have my own in my classroom! Plus, how great to have it available when something needs laminated quickly and I can't leave the room. As much as I would love to win this, I am sharing the link here so you can go and enter for yourself. After all, teachers are the friendliest and most generous people I know! Good luck!
Our school has implemented the "Conscious Discipline" Classroom Management program. We are in our third year and the results have been very positive. In addition to this program, some of our staff have also introduced the "Bucket Filler" series. The two go very well together. I recently found a site that has some great videos that demonstrate this concept. Check out "Yearn to Learn"s blog for these videos and other "Bucket Filler" resources. http://yearn4learning.blogspot.com/2011/04/value-of-bucket-filling.html
I'm also excited to tell you about a great giveaway "Yearn to Learn" is hosting. She's giving away a personal laminator for your classroom. I can think of tons of things I could use it for. Our school laminator is often busy or out of film so it would be great to have my own in my classroom! Plus, how great to have it available when something needs laminated quickly and I can't leave the room. As much as I would love to win this, I am sharing the link here so you can go and enter for yourself. After all, teachers are the friendliest and most generous people I know! Good luck!
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