Sunday, September 30, 2018

Best Apps from Heidi

I love to see what Heidi is doing in here class.  She always has great ideas and is willing to share them with the rest of us. 
Here is her list of apps!
https://www.heidisongs.com/blogs/heidi-songs/best-free-and-paid-apps-for-kindergarten-prek

Friday, September 28, 2018

Pre-K 2018-2019 We Can Use the Panel

PRE-K 2018-2019


We Can Use the Panel


Teaching Pre-k is very different than any other grade level.  If you haven't taught Pre-K, LOOK OUT! LOL  Four year olds are very interesting and different than "others".  They have developed their own personalities, they are all about themselves, and they are very sweet.

BUT.........It is amazing how different they are than a five year old.  Who knew one year makes a difference?  I know now!

I taught kindergarten for 6 years.  I was used to what they say, what they do, and how they act.  I have a whole new respect for people that teach these little ones!

I have slowing been introducing the panel this school year.  I have been the ONLY one to use it, along with my assistant.

I decided to be brave.........
We used it this week to write the LETTER OF THE WEEK.  Of course we went over the instructions, we talked about everything, I was very specific, and then I slowly started letting them come up and "write on it" with the stylus.  I have it near the "classroom library" and so I am hoping it will get the respect it deserves being in the library area.

It was a successful lesson!



Sewing Extension Table No Tech Needed

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