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Tag Archives: Kindergarten
If you must pick your nose, please do it in the bathroom …and then wash (both) hands.
I’m a kindergarten teacher. I’m in one classroom alll day long with 23 5yr-olds. Here’s the common core math on that: 46 hands + 230 fingers = lots of soap and water. Read as, “I know how to support and … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Health, Uncategorized
Tagged Education, essential oils, heatlh, Kindergarten, Wellness, young living
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(Please Don’t) just sit down and shut up.
“In order for children to learn, they need to be able to pay attention. In order to pay attention, we need to let them move.” …read the rest of the story here.
Posted in classroom design, Education, exercise, kindergarten
Tagged classroom design, Early Childhood, Education, Exercise, Kindergarten, Teacher
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What would they do if the teacher didn’t show up??
A classic ‘How To’ book for teachers, The First Days of School, is the book I refer to as my classroom compass. The author, Harry Wong, stresses the value in teaching and modeling routines and procedures from day one (and day two, and day … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Humor, kindergarten
Tagged classroom, Education, Elementary school, First Day's of School, Harry Wong, humor, Kindergarten, naughty kids, Teacher, what if
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Don’t Drink the Kool-aid. Don’t Eat the Cupcake.
Teacher rule #1. Do not eat the birthday cupcakes. Teacher rule #2. There are some days when an exception to that rule must be made. Today was that day. Picture it >>>> Kindergarten; circa 3:15 on a Friday afternoon after a week of indoor … Continue reading
Posted in food, food cravings, Humor, kindergarten, mindless eating, not healthy food, stress, Teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged Cupcake, Eating, Food, Hello Kitty, humor, Icing (food), Kindergarten, Kool-Aid, not health food, Stress, teaching
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And the Fury | Misadventures of a Modern Mommy
And the Fury | Misadventures of a Modern Mommy.
It’s because of you.
“If kids come to us [educators/teachers] from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important.” – Barbara Colorose
My Job is Simple.
My job is simple. I work Monday through Friday. September – June. No nights. No weekends. No holidays. My job is simple. I teach kindergarten. I work with five-year olds. Ask them what my job is…they will tell you: “It’s … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, children, classroom design, Education, Harmony, Hope, kindergarten, perspective, quotes, Teaching, teaching children, words of wisdom, work
Tagged Education, Educators, Elementary school, Kindergarten, quotes, safe at school, teachers
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No, I won’t meet you halfway.
As a kindergarten teacher, (click here), I spend 180 days a year teaching the curriculum to five-year olds. I spend the better part of those 180 days teaching the really important stuff; the stuff beyond reading, writing, and math. I … Continue reading
Posted in advice, behavior, equality, Harmony, human nature, husbands and wives, inspiration, kindergarten, marriage, quotes, raising children, relationships, thoughts on marriage, Tradition, words of wisdom
Tagged attitude, Education, Family, Kindergarten, marriage, quotes, relationships, Teaching Resources
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Learning is Mandated.
It’s one of my favorite quotes. It’s a reminder to prioritize. The value of keeping first things first. Being an educator today, there are many priorities to value, both in and out of the classroom. What counts in the classroom … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Education, inspiration, kindergarten, library, music, physical education, quotes, raising children, Teaching, teaching children, words of wisdom
Tagged Art, Early Childhood, Education, Educators, Health, Inspirational, Kindergarten
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Keep your Rose-Colored Glasses on; They will help you see Clearly.
I teach 5 year olds. They teach me so much more. The life lessons learned in kindergarten really do stick, (hopefully as much as the old school days of thick white paste that we once had the time to use). <pause … Continue reading
Posted in advice, back to school, beginnings, blogs, children, classroom design, Education, Faith, gratitude, Hope, human nature, inspiration, kindergarten, raising children, relationships, Teaching, words of wisdom, work ethic
Tagged Child, Early Childhood, Early childhood education, Education, Educators, K through 12, Kindergarten, Organizations
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