Monthly Archives: August 2011
Open House Is Not a Time For a Parent Teacher Conference
Open House is not Conference Time. Most of you will be meeting your child’s first grade teacher for the first time at Open House. Naturally, you have lots and lots to say about your child. Every parent does. Open House … Continue reading
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Open House
This week will be the start of school where I teach. The week will have a few days of meetings, setting up the classroom and then Open House. I want to talk to you about Open House. If your school … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Parents
Reading Club
Invite your friends and their children to join a children’s reading club. It’s easy. Contact your friends that have same aged children as you. Set monthly dates for children and a parent to come together to discuss the book. Parents … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Reading
Bored With Their Toys
This is the time of the summer when parents begin to hear “there’s nothing to do!” Children may have a room/or house full of toys and electronics but they no longer wish to play with the same toys. It’s time … Continue reading
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Do Parents Belong in the Classroom on the First Day of School?
Many parents of Kindergartners and First Graders want to stay around the classroom on the first day of school and observe what is happening. Parents want to be assured that their child will be OK, is settling in and won’t … Continue reading
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Getting Out Of The House On Time
Getting everyone ready for school and out of the house on time is a challenging situation that many families face every day. Morning routines are a struggle for children as well. Here are some tried and true tips that will … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Responsibility
Quiet Time
Young children and their families live very busy lives. It amazes me year after year, how many of my students go to bed without a bedtime routine. My own children are all grown now but when they were young, the … Continue reading
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Arriving At School On Time
This is the time of the summer that most parents and some children start to think about the return to school. Summer for many has been a time of no alarm clocks and lazy days and if there is a … Continue reading
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Questions For Me?
I will be out of the office for a few days. This is your opportunity to ask me any questions about Kindergarten, First Grade, or readiness/developmental questions that you think might be unique for your child. Lots of parents have … Continue reading
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Sentence Starters For Journal Writing – Part 3
Today’s blog is a continuation of my blogs from the past 2 days. http://kindergartenteacherclaire.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/sentence-starters-for-journal-writing-part-1/ Here are some questions that your child could answer while writing in his/her journal. Your child will be writing LOTS in first grade so practice, practice, … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Writing
