Parent Education
A Parent's Guide to Asking Questions
From the desk of Leigh Ann… Life is an unanswered question, but let’s still believe in the dignity and importance of the question.~ Tennessee Williams Questions, questions, questions! Skillful readers ask themselves questions as they read to build understanding. Often children read and save the questions for the end. To better understand a text readers…
Read MoreThe Character of Characters – Developing Greater Understanding
From the desk of Leigh Ann… In our kindergarten class our emergent readers are working with simple predictable texts to develop appropriate reading behaviors, extend word recognition, and increase decoding skills. These texts are perfect for our young ones as they develop fluency and the strategies they need to decode new words. The limiting factors…
Read MoreBurkins & Yaris: Reading Wellness Workshop
Join us in July to spend the day with Jan Burkins & Kim Yaris! Their workshop will be focused on Reading Wellness: Lessons that Teach Independence and Proficiency Thursday, July 24, 2014 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Registration & continental breakfast at 8:00) at The McKimmon Conference & Training Center, NCSU Campus, Raleigh, NC Click…
Read More4 Things Parents Can Do Related to Common Core State Standards
From the desk of Alice… Over the holidays I had several conversations with parents who had questions about the Common Core State Standards and it came up so much in casual conversations that I thought it would be worth hitting some highlights as we move into second semester. When I heard Stephanie Harvey talk about…
Read MoreLunch & Learn With ERG
ERG kicks off a Lunch & Learn session for all parents to learn more about Common Core Mathematics. The first session will be held on January 28, 2014 and the cost is $40. Click here for complete details! Lunch and Learn- Math Registration Form
Read More3 Lies You Are Told About Highschool
From the desk of Katie… I am finishing my first quarter of highschool in Winston-Salem, NC. Before I came to highschool, I was told lots of things about what highschool would be like. People made me kind of nervous with the things they said and the way they described it. Now that I am in…
Read MoreWho "Carries Shelter" in Your Classroom?
From the desk of Keela… If you were to visit a classroom today, more than likely, you would find desks arranged in groups where students are encouraged to work and think together. Collaboration has become a central focus in most classrooms. It’s so highly thought of, teachers are evaluated on how successful they are implementing…
Read MoreA Boy and the Library
From the desk of Alice… Let me introduce you to Miller: He is 6. He is a boy. His favorite time of day at school is on the playground because he is “fast”. He likes to be right. All the time. He has a sharp sense of humor and understands sarcasm. He enjoys math because…
Read More8 Things You Should See in Today's Kindergarten Classrooms
From the desk of Leigh Ann… Robert Fulghum wrote, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” As a kindergarten teacher I find that statement incredibly inspiring and do believe kindergarten is the place where a firm foundation and a love for learning are formed. Kindergarten has truly evolved over the years and…
Read MoreOwning Behavior
From the desk of Keela… I have a big job to continue to do to the next 150 some days of school. The best gift I can give my students is teaching them how to think critically. And not only in areas like math, science, and language arts, but also when it comes to discipline. …
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