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window linkedin more share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr like loading 1 comment filed under uncategorized tagged as children and dads dads reading parents reading august 29 2013 3 24 pm limit extracurricular activities while adjusting to kindergarten heading back to school in the fall after enjoying a relaxing summer vacation is a stressful time for most young children it is even more stressful when a child is heading off to school for the first time for many children this happens when kindergarten starts as a kindergarten teacher for many years i can tell you that a day in the life of a kindergartner is challenging for a 5 year old he she must be able to play have fun listen to a new teacher talk only sometimes follow classroom rules and directions and always try to do his her best this makes for a very tiring day for a young child when a kindergartner comes home he she is usually exhausted and this daily exhaustion will last until your child becomes familiar with his her new daily routine and all that is expected of him her at school usually sometime in november is when the adjustment is complete many parents are in a hurry to sign their children up for as many extracurricular activities as possible once the school year begins but if you want your child to get as much from the extracurricular activities as possible you would be wise to wait until after the first of the year to enroll your child in activities other than school young children have worked very hard during their school day doing all that has been asked of them by their teacher school is a very structured environment and when your child comes home he she needs to have time to play in a non structured environment he she needs some down time in order to practice making decisions on his own what to play with for example and would benefit from having time set aside each day for free play at home parents help your child adjust to his her school environment and when your child comes home please no extra activities just time for playing anything that your child chooses you will all benefit from the lack of extra activities especially during the first few months of school here is an interesting article on busy children http kidshealth org parent growth growing child_too_busy html share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr like loading 1 comment filed under uncategorized tagged as extracurricular activities free time kindergarten parents of kindergartners young children march 4 2013 8 11 pm reading oath this week we are celebrating dr seuss birthday at my school in today s homework packet the children received a reading oath they are being asked to turn off the tv or turn off the video games one day this week and read then child and parent sign the oath to say that it was accomplished i am the child of a children s librarian so being asked to read when i was growing up was never an issue at our house we were surrounded by books and loved reading every free minute we had it makes me sad that as teachers we have to assign reading as part of homework most of my first graders would not read for pleasure if it was not part of their homework when i read the oath today and told them that they were being asked to turn off the tv or video games for one day this week there was a loud collective groan from my class if i had my way there would be no tv or video games or computers at all during the school week really parents fill your home with books books on ipads or computers count as long as there is reading going on and nothing else so your child is able to grab a book to read whenever he she wants to read only you can see that your child gets the love of reading at a very young age and when that happens he she will love reading for life 38 784388 77 280742 share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr like loading 2 comments filed under beginning readers first grade improving reading skills kindergarten parents reading tagged as first grade kindergarten parents reading february 28 2013 6 18 pm learning about authors and illustrators kindergartners and first graders are curious and interested in learning about the authors and illustrators of the books that they are reading here is a site that has it all in once place it is full of links to the websites of over 600 authors and illustrators you just click on the first letter of the authors or illustrator s name and you will be brought to a list where you will be able to choose the author or illustrator that you are looking for http comminfo rutgers edu professional development childlit authorsite have fun 38 784388 77 280742 share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr like loading leave a comment filed under beginning readers first grade improving reading skills kindergarten language arts online sites parents reading tagged as authors and illustrators february 20 2013 6 28 pm books available at all times books available at all times learning to read is just like learning any other new skill it takes practice lots of practice this is especially true for first graders we do lots of reading at school there is guided reading in small reading groups reading to yourself reading with a buddy reading a worksheet reading a big book reading the room reading all wall charts in the room and the list goes on and on then the children go home and for some the reading stops many children want to read at home they are so excited about their skills and the love of reading that they just can t stop then there are the children who read the bare minimum because they are only reading because their homework said that reading at home was required then there are the children that don t read at all at home their excuses are many i don t have any books at home hard to believe since we send the children home with books every monday and they check out library books on tuesdays i couldn t find my book i was busy but the one i can never believe is my parents didn t have time to read with me what your parents didn t have time for you parents your child needs your guidance not only while learning to read but also after they have become a reader your child should have access to books anytime they want to read one many parents have ipads and iphones find the sites that free offer books for your child to read http www storylineonline net and then teach your child how to use your device make sure your child has books in the car books by his her bed books in the living room for when you turn off the tv children will read if given the opportunity and it is up to you the parent to see that your child is reading at every available moment and not just because he she has to if you want your child to become a lifetime lover of books you have to do your part in instilling this love now 38 784388 77 280742 share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr like loading leave a comment filed under beginning readers first grade improving reading skills kindergarten language arts parents reading february 10 2013 12 29 pm 20 questions to ask your child at bedtime when i was a young mother i really looked forward to the time of the day when all of the hustle and bustle had ended homework was done and baths and teeth were finished story time our children looked forward to this special time each evening as much as we did it was a time to think about our day plan for tomorrow and always listen to a story or two my niece who is now a young mother herself came across this website that listed 20 questions that you should ask your child at bedtime it is a wonderful way to connect with your child and see what he she has been thinking about take a look and go ahead start asking your child these questions and look forward to the delightful conversations that will follow http www imom com espresso minute 20 pillow talk questions for you and your child 38 784388 77 280742 share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr like loading 1 comment filed under first grade kindergarten open ended questions parents tagged as first grade kindergarten open ended questions parents january 6 2013 7 00 am sentence starters yesterday i talked about making short patterned books for the early reader and writer for more detailed information please read yesterday s blog and remember that only 1 sentence starter should be used per book the same sentence starter should be used on every page of the book today i will give you part 2 of the list of sentence starters for these books these are just some of the repetitive patterns most frequently used for beginning readers can you can you see a can you see the can you see my here is a here is my this is a this is the this is my i like a i like the i like my i like to go to look at the look at me in the look up at the come to the go to the we can we are we like it is a 38 784388 77 280742 share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr like loading 2 comments filed under beginning readers improving reading skills kindergarten language arts writing january 4 2013 7 00 am sentence starters for simple books blog 90 sentence starters for simple books your kindergarten child is just about half way through the second quarter of school one popular second quarter goal is to encourage more writing from our kindergartners how to do that easy i am sure that you have noticed that your child has a longer attention span since the beginning of school and that your child is interested in more things the way i like to introduce simple writing and simple reading simultaneously is with short patterned books they are easy to make yes make no money involved and your child will love them materials that you need 2 sheets of copy paper stickers of something that your child likes i e a page of scrapbooking stickers full of items like transportation or princesses that your child likes pencil directions fold the two sheets of paper in half staple together to make a small book place a sticker on each page pick one sentence starter from the list below and write the same sentence starter on every page your child will finish the sentence by writing the name of what is in the picture now you have a book sentence starters use only one per book write the same sentence starter on every page of one book do not mix sentence starters i see a i see the i see my i can see a i can see the i am a here is the more sentence starters tomorrow 38 784388 77 280742 share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr like loading leave a comment filed under beginning readers kindergarten language arts reading january 3 2013 7 00 am 15 minute reading activities fifteen minute reading activities by the national pta make 15 minutes go a long way try these quick reading activities with your younger kids 1 license to read on car trips make it a game to point out and read license plates billboards and interesting road signs 2 better than tv swap evening tv for a good action story or tale of adventure 3 look and listen too tired to read aloud listen to a book on cd and turn the book s pages with your children you also can find books on your ipad you ll still be reading with them 4 labels labels labels label things in your children s room as they learn to name them have fun while they learn that written words are connected to everyday things 5 pack a snack pack a book going someplace where there might be a long wait bring along a snack and a bag of favorite books 6 recipe for reading the next time you cook with your children read the recipe with them step by step instructions ingredients and measurements are all part of words in print 7 shop and read notice and read signs and labels in the supermarket back home putting away groceries is another great time for reading labels 8 your long distance lap away on a business trip take a few books with you call home and have your child curl up by the computer ipad phone for a good night story 9 a reading pocket slip fun things to read into your pocket to bring home a comic strip from the paper a greeting card or even a fortune cookie from lunch create a special shared moment your child can look forward to every day 10 a little longer when your child asks to stay up a little longer say yes and make it a 15 minute family reading opportunity 38 784388 77 280742 share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr like loading leave a comment filed under beginning readers first grade improving reading skills kindergarten reading tagged as first grade kindergarten reading older posts carl sagan 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