Monthly Archives: January 2012
Checking Your Work
First graders are always in a hurry to get their work done. They are at an age where the finished product means just that, being finished.. no matter what quality of work they do. First graders do not like to … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Parents, Responsibility
What Teachers Really Want to Say to Parents
I have posted this article before but it bears repeating. It is an article written for parents by teachers..it’s about what we really want you to know. Parents please read this article carefully and if you see yourself then think … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Parents, Responsibility, Social Skills
Second Grade Readiness Checklist
This is the time of the year that many parents start to wonder, and then worry about their child’s readiness for the next grade. Now that my first graders are almost halfway through the year, it might be a good … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Language Arts, Math, Parents, Reading
Problem Solving
First graders should be able to problem solve. Yet, time and time again throughout the day teachers are confronted with children who just can’t think for themselves. The child who brings you a broken pencil and just holds out in … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Parents, Responsibility, Social Skills
Faux ADHD
More and more young children are being tested for ADHD. Many of these children do in fact have ADHD and are treated in accordance with their doctor’s and parent’s guidance. However, maybe some of these children do not have ADHD … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Parents
Limit Screen Time
I was sitting in a doctor’s office today glancing through magazines and came across an interesting article about children and screen time. Back in the 1970’s The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) made a statement that watching TV was not … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Parents
Returning To School After Winter Break
Now that the New Year has arrived, school vacation is quickly coming to an end. Children, parents and teachers alike have enjoyed a welcome break from the daily routine. Now it is time to get back to normal, daily routines … Continue reading
Filed under First Grade, Kindergarten, Parents
