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Tag Archives: kindergarten
Kids Teaching Kids with Book Creator
Knowledge exists to be imparted.-Ralph Waldo Emerson For a short time, I considered that it was highly possible I had lost my mind. I was going to teach my kids how to use Book Creator on a Friday. Not only … Continue reading
Increasing Rigor with iPads
It is no longer OK to provide the vast majority of America’s children with a fill-in-the-blank, answer-the-questions, read-the-paragraph curriculum that equips them to take their place on the assembly line.-Lucy Calkins, Pathways to the Common Core I was recently asked … Continue reading
Posted in Literacy, The Art of Teaching
Tagged Common Core Standards, ipad, kindergarten, literacy
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We’re Swinging…NOT
Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent. -Marilyn vos Savant I don’t usually post on Fridays because, well, no one generally reads it. Today, begged for a post and as usual, one of … Continue reading
Posted in The Art of Teaching
Tagged education, ipad, ipads in education, kindergarten, using ipads in kindergarten
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Teamwork
A single leaf working alone provides no shade. -Chuck Page Even with a full time teaching assistant in my classroom, there are times when I could use a few extra hands. 25 kindergarten students often makes me feel like an … Continue reading
Learning Phonics with iPad Apps
Practice is the best of all instructors. -Publilius Syrus The beginning of every school year brings a variety of ability levels to kindergarten. I have children who are already reading and some who struggle with just naming upper and lower … Continue reading
New Beginnings
I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning. – Joseph Priestly After several busy days of meetings, professional development, … Continue reading
Going for Gold
Be firm on principle but flexible on method. -Zig Ziglar Watching the Olympics the past 2 weeks, I’ve marveled at the flexibility of the athletes, particularly the gymnasts. They can put their bodies into positions that seem almost super-human to … Continue reading
eBooks in the Classroom
Teaching reading IS rocket science.- Louisa Moats Have you seen the size of textbooks lately? Measurements go from about an inch to 3 inches. Forget portability. Carrying a load of them will surely result in a trip to the chiropractor. … Continue reading
Posted in Apps I Use, Literacy
Tagged E-book, education, ipad, ipads in education, kindergarten, reading, Sylvan Dell Publishing
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iPads and Field Trips
The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. -St. Augustine Summer is a great time for travel. Last summer, I was able to travel to Europe for the first time. We visited the … Continue reading
Posted in Apps I Use, In the Classroom
Tagged education, Field trip, IMovie, ipad, ipads in education, kindergarten, Virtual field trip
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Mirror, Mirror, Reflecting on the School Year
I had chosen to use my work as a reflection of my values. -Sidney Poitier School is finally out! I have a 10 week summer stretching long before me. Since this isn’t my first go-round with summer vacation, I know … Continue reading
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Tagged education, iBooks, IMovie, ipad, ipads in education, kindergarten, MacBook Pro, reading, Roxio Toast, Social Studies
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