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Tag Archives: education
Spelling Test This Friday!
Growing up I was not a good speller and I dreaded the Friday spelling test. I’d take a practice test the night before. With my mother calling out the words I’d write them but when it came to taking the … Continue reading
Practice Makes Perfect
I love technology. Learning new programs to use in a classroom is one of the things I miss in retirement. I do however have some issues with technology in the classroom. You can call it an app, I call it … Continue reading
Young Writers and Inventive Spelling
Once upon a not too distant time I had a parent who felt her first grader should be taught only second grade work. She felt he was way beyond our first grade curriculum and as proof she brought to our … Continue reading
Posted in Notes from the teacher's desk
Tagged beginning writing, beginning writing for young children, Classroom, creative writing for young children., Developmental, Early Childhood, education, Inventive spelling, kindergarten, Learning, Notes from the teacher's desk, Spelling, writing process
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Monkey See, Monkey Do
A few weeks ago I was sitting in the garden behind Notre-Dame in Paris waiting for my daughter to finish climbing to the top of the Cathedral towers. All was peaceful until two boys decided they were bored and started … Continue reading
Snow Day, Part II
Winter weather hit the south with a vengeance this week. Snow in the forecast along with low temperatures. But, for once, the school districts didn’t announce school closures 2 days in advanced. They actually waited to see what the weather … Continue reading
Calling All Turkeys
I’m pretty sure most of the parents hate me on the day we get out for Thanksgiving vacation. The children love me though, for on that day we finish up our Thanksgiving activities and we make …………………Turkey Callers! Imagine a … Continue reading
Please, Please Flush the Toilet!
There are skills that just need to be taught at home before a child enters kindergarten! These are the be “nice to others skills” that are just common sense lessons in life. My top 5 skills a child needs to … Continue reading
A Guide For A Kindergarten Parent’s First Day of School
Your child’s first day of kindergarten is bitter sweet. Happiness with some sadness sprinkled in. It’s a milestone, not just for your child but for you too. The first day can be stressful for you, your child and also your … Continue reading
The Summer Brain Drain
School’s out! But learning shouldn’t be. Around my junior year of college the School of Education at Kansas State University formed an advisory group of 8 faculty members and 2 students. I was one of the students and even though … Continue reading
Posted in Notes from the teacher's desk
Tagged day trips, education, journal writing, Kansas State University, Math, math flash cards, math skills, Notes from the teacher's desk, parenting, postcards, reading flash cards, Scholastic Books, skill loss, Summer Brain Drain, summer library programs, summer reading, summer school
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