Language Arts – Student Portfolio – Kindergarten

Posted by on April 16th, 2013 in Assessment, Australian Teachers, Back to School, Curriculum, Grade Level Outcomes, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Teachers, Phonics Worksheets, Portfolios, Preschool Teachers Comments Off
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This Student Portfolio outlines the Learning Outcomes for students at the Foundation level in Australia. Teachers in other countries can modify the Portfolio and adjust the Outcomes to fit particular State/Country standards. The Portfolio includes “I can…” statements covering early literacy goals and allows teachers to add comments, observations over the school year. Download the [...]

It’s a jungle in here – Reading corner – 1st grade

Posted by on April 16th, 2013 in 1st grade, Back to School, Classroom Displays, Kindergarten, Reading Comments Off
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Use a net and some jungle animals to make this cozy Reading corner for your classroom.

The Kissing Hand – Kindergarten, 1st grade

Posted by on April 16th, 2013 in 1st grade, Back to School, Book Units, Kindergarten, Reading Comments Off
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Download the 100 page The Kissing Hand Lesson Plans and worksheets folder here. (PDF) Activities include: Math and Literacy activities Alphabet signs Dolche word list My First Reading Book – The Kissing Hand Card Games Number Matching

Display Learning Goals

Posted by on January 25th, 2013 in Back to School, Best Practices, Classroom Extras, Classroom Management, Curriculum Comments Off
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Do you display your Learning Goals for the day or for each lesson? Download these templates to use in your classroom Download the Learning Goals template. (Word)

Curriculum Maps

Posted by on November 14th, 2012 in 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, Back to School, Curriculum, Grade Level Outcomes Comments Off
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Download the brand new Curriculum Maps here. LANGUAGE ARTS (Reading, Phonics, Writing, Listening skills) Pre-K Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

Classroom rules video

Posted by on October 17th, 2012 in Back to School, Best Practices, Classroom Management, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Learning, videos Comments Off
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Handwriting

Posted by on October 16th, 2012 in 1st grade, 2nd grade, Back to School, Best Practices, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Teachers, Literacy Centers, Preschool Teachers, Writing Comments Off
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Everything you ever wanted to know about starting up a Handwriting program in your classroom! The very detailed PDF outlines how to introduce letters to young learners, and also includes a developmental checklist for handwriting. Download the Handwriting PDF here.