Are teachers are in favor of the new national education standards? Edutopia blogger Anne O'Brien presents the results from recent polls.
Are teachers are in favor of the new national education standards? Edutopia blogger Anne O'Brien presents the results from recent polls.
Do you need something quick and easy? These seasonal writing frames and phrase ideas are exactly what you need to support your Kindergarten or First Grade Students! They are easy to understand, guide your students to write in complete sentences and support emergent writers. WRITING about seasons is always a perfect idea to encourage your students to write. Children love to write about themselves and the activities they do during each season. It is fun for them to see what activities their friends do and compare how they are alike and different. These writing frames and included pictures to support writing are great to use in a writing center, station during Writing Workshop. It might also be used after reading a book about seasons as a response sheet to think about what each student likes to do during each season or to write about their favorite season. These seasonal writing activities and sorts are designed for kindergarten and first graders. The Sorts and Writing Include: 2 writing frame choices 54 cards for seasonal ideas with phrases for writing that can be placed in a writing center or categorize them together and place in bags or containers according to each season. 4 Sheets for each season in order to sort the cards, which can simply be another activity using this resource. 4 sheets for students to write phrases under their favorite season or all seasons. Simply use the cards and write phrase or 2 or draw pictures to differentiate. 1 sheet to use the pictures to write the phrases under each season. Here are Some Ideas for Use ♥ A writing center or a Daily 5 activity. ♥ After reading a book about seasons, as a response sheet to think about what each student likes to do during each season. ♥ For students to rite about their favorite season. ♥ To find out more about your students. ♥ To poll the class on their favorite season and then use the data for create a graph. (This is one of my favorite activities.) ****************************************************************** Thank you for purchasing, downloading, browsing, following and inspiring! I hope this brings a bit of sunshine your way! If you find anything in this packet that needs to be reworked or might work better for your students, please let me know and I will be happy to rework any activity/packet that you have purchased to fit your needs. Let's Connect Blog: Joys Sunshine and Lollipops FB: Sunshine and Lollipops IG: Joy's Sunshine and Lollipops Pinterest: Sunshine and Lollipops FEEDBACK I appreciate feedback It helps me decide which products are most helpful and valuable for your students. I Love to create so if there is anything that you might need or want to make your job easier, just let me know! To Earn Credit for Future Purchases, Go to My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback Link. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the resource. Each time you give feedback, you receive feedback credits that you can use to lower the cost of your future purchases Become a Follower If you would like to be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches, click the GREEN STAR next to my shop logo on my main page and you will become a follower. This “easy peasy” action will now send you email updates about this store. If you have any questions, be sure to contact me! Enjoy! Kathy
A new poll from Education Next shows strong public support for the concept of shared academic standards, but much weaker support for the Common Core State Standards themselves.
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Mobile math teacher Elizabeth HammondsBy Elizabeth Hammonds I chose a less traditional path to become an educator. I graduated from college with a degree in electrical engineering, and began my career with Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama before pursuing my master’s...
Are you using Engage New York or Eureka Math curriculum? This might be for you! It includes vocabulary posters for teaching Math to your first graders for the entire year. COMMON CORE ALIGNED and supports ENY Modules 1-6! Each poster contains the vocabulary word, definition, and examples. The terms align with First Grade Modules 1-6 Engage NY and have been presented in a kid-friendly way. These posters are great for introducing new vocabulary terms or for reviewing previously introduced terminology. I have provided these posters in BOTH black and white AND color for your printing preference. Why Bundle? This listing is for modules 1-6 Bundled. The Bundle saves you 20% over buying each module separately which is like getting one set of posters FREE. Terms included are (per ENY teacher's guide): Module 1: *Count on * Track * Expression * Number Sentence or Equation (used interchangeably throughout the module) * Addend * Doubles * Doubles Plus 1 * Part * Whole (Total) * Labels * Addition * Sum * Subtraction * Difference * Plus Sign * Minus Sign * Equal Sign * Number Bond * Related Facts ADDED 8-4-16 * One Less ADDED 8-18-16 * One More ADDED 8-18-16 * Addition Key Words "in all" and "altogether" ADDED 9-6-16 * UPDATED AUG. 17, 2017 - now includes a HORIZONTAL WRITTEN LAYOUT (of addition and subtraction equations) OPTION for the posters included in Module 1. Module 2: * Ones * A Ten (as in ten frame, ten rekenrek, or base ten unit) * Adding 3 Numbers ADDED 8-21-16 * Make 10 - an Addition Strategy (2 options) ADDED 8-21-16 * Take From 10 - a Subtraction Strategy (2 options) ADDED 8-21-16 * Counting On to Subtract ADDED 8-21-16 * Make 10 - a Subtraction Strategy ADDED 8-21-16 * Get to 10 - a Subtraction Strategy ADDED 8-21-16 Module 3: * Centimeter * Centimeter Ruler * Centimeter Cube * Endpoint * Height * Length * Data * Tally Marks * Poll (or Survey) * Table (or Graph) * (No) Gaps ADDED 1-26-17 * (No) Overlap ADDED 1-26-17 * Indirect Measurement ADDED 1-26-17 * Measuring Paths ADDED 1-26-17 * Category Labels ADDED 1-26-17 Module 4: * Greater Than * Less Than * Place Value * "The Say Ten Way" * "Arrow Notation" Module 5: * Half Circle * Quarter Circle * Rhombus * Trapezoid * Cone * Cube * Cylinder * Rectangular Prism * Sphere * Composite Shape * Attributes * Fourths (Fourth of) * Quarter of * Halves (Half of) * Digital Clock * Hour Hand (2 options) * Minute Hand * O'clock (2 options) * Hour (2 options) * Minute (2 options) * Half Hour * Half Past Module 6: * Comparison Type Problem (tape diagram) * Compare with Difference Unknown * Compare with Bigger or Smaller Unknown (2 options - one illustrating addition, the other subtraction) * Dime * Nickel * Penny *Quarter * Pennies to Nickels * Pennies to Dimes * Nickels to Dimes * Counting Nickels * Counting Dimes Corrected 5/12/16 * Counting Quarters * Counting on with Pennies If you aren't sure about my work, download module 2 FREE and see what you think! :) Want to increase student success? Do you want your students to be engaged? Do you wish your students would beg to practice their skills? Now available in my store - send home parent letters and engaging games to help you communicate learning expectations and important skills and strategies with your students' families. I have been getting such great feedback on the letter and games pack; you should really check them out! :D Letters and Games to Engage your Families for 1st Grade Module 1 Looking for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade Engage New York materials? Check my partner Kelie's store Setting the Standard Feedback and follows are greatly appreciated! Thank you! Karen :)
Poll findings are released as educators debate the rollout of Common Core standards and whether teachers and schools should be judged on results of harder tests during the early phases.
Public thinking on school choice, Common Core, higher ed, and more
The Oklahoma legislature voted overwhelmingly Friday night to repeal the Common Core math and English standards for its state's schools and to replace |
Using the results from the tenth annual poll of public attitudes on education issues; Joshua Bleiberg analyses the popularity of the Common Core among Americans. Based on the results, he warns that 2017 could be the year that states really start to reexamine the standards.
The 2014 Education Next survey was released today. Check out our infographic interpretations of the results.
Can school districts "opt out" of field tests, those exams that help a testing company develop future Common Core tests? Districts have done so, the state says they can't and now the Board Regents is taking a closer look. What do you think?
A new study finds that a New York mother of two is eligible for $38,004 in welfare benefits--a sum more than the annual salary of a New York entry-level school teacher.
What do Sherman Alexie’s “Every Little Hurricane,” David Mitchell’s “Black Swan Green,” and Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” have in common? All contain scenes of overt sexuality, violence, the most vulgar language imaginable, or some combination thereof. Oh, and all are required readings under the Common Core Curriculum Standards. Last December, the Newburgh (N.Y.) School District yanked […]
Two polls find the public souring on the issue.
Teachers Don't Like The Common Core As Much As They Used To
Superintendent says opt-out movement is « political hysteria. » A mom, who was educated in the school system that he now runs, blasts him for it.
Public thinking on testing, opt out, common core, unions, and more
In the first of two posts, writer Kathleen Cushman outlines lessons for restructuring classrooms to create powerful learning experiences for all students.
The Feds who backed Common Core spare no opportunity to politicize lessons to their benefit.
Public thinking on testing, opt out, common core, unions, and more
Public thinking on testing, opt out, common core, unions, and more
