Posts Tagged ‘child-development’
My Child Can Read a Level
From the desk of Carol C… My child is reading above grade level. My child is reading at level J. My child is struggling with reading. How could all of these statements be said about the same child? Do they not contradict each other? The answers depend on the definition of the word “reading” you…
Read MoreContext Matters
From the desk of Alice… Somewhere along the way I read about research that showed people can dramatically change their actions based on context. I think the particular study I was reading about had to do with prisons and I came across another one that looked at the influence your highschool friends have on your…
Read MoreWhat's it Like to Learn There?
From the desk of Alice… My twins are wrapping up their kindergarten year at a public magnet school in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They are in different classrooms (by my choice) and this has afforded me the opportunity to see things from multiple perspectives despite a similar context. When I have talked to them…
Read MorePromoting Independence
From the desk of Leigh Ann… “To find yourself, think for yourself.” ~ Socrates This week I have thought a great deal about how to make our kindergartners more self-reliant learners. As a teacher I want to facilitate learning, model appropriate behaviors, and guide students in developing strategies that help them become competent readers,…
Read MoreLaney Sammons- Guided Math Workshop
ERG is proud to continue a tradition of excellence for the Summer of 2014! Laney Sammons, an expert in Guided Math, will be with ERG on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Registration & continental breakfast at 8:00) at The Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center, Winston-Salem, NC Click HERE for full details…
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 MoreOne Little Way to Enlarge Your Child's World
From the desk of Leigh Ann… “There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” ~ Jacqueline Kennedy Research has shown that one of the most important things a parent can do to help instill a love of learning in their child is to read to…
Read MoreRespect
From the desk of Carol C… The school year has started for most teachers and children. Open House is over, and now it’s time to begin to establish a positive relationship with our students and their families. I believe it is our responsibility in cooperation with the families to establish a relationship of trust. This…
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