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Private, Montessori, or Waldorf?
... different where children are taught with books, and other learning materials . .... First Montessori: I had a class with a Montessori teacher and was ...
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- Waldorf education and Montessori although created by two different people both had the same idea in mind. Creating independent thinking, creative, self sufficient chil...
- Each child is different. I have had good and bad experiences. The bottom line is a safe and pleasant learning environment, FIRST, then the style. Always talk to others...
- Montessori and Waldorf are very different. I am a former public school teacher, with many friends who teach in both of those methods. Both are wonderful! Montessori...
What Is the Gift Giving Etiquette for Daycare Teachers?
If you want to get something that your provider can use in the classroom, get books (always needed), craft materials, or a gift certificate for a teacher ...
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- I'm clueless too. Do most people give gifts? Would it be rude not to? My son is in a small preschool where the owner is the teacher, so I feel like financially she is ...
- Hi A. gift cards and or a bottle of wine.. Also, you could buy a class to something they attend? like say IF you happen to know someone likes yoga, buy them one cla...
- I am a 6th grade teacher, but these ideas can go for any grade teacher: GC for Starbucks or Jamba Juice are always a hit How about something for the classroom-game...
Kumon, Score, or Sylvan?
I am a 2nd grade teacher and have been teaching for the past 8 years. ..... Sylvan, I've found, tests the students using their own materials (not the school ...
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- I am a first grade teacher on Maternity Leave. I tutor on the side to make extra money. I live in the Forest Hills/Carrollwood Area. Give me a call if you're inter...
- Hi C., We actually use Huntington Learning Center. IT's expensive, however, it's been wonderful for my 15 yr old son. Our younger son is about to start there as wel...
- I read most of the responses as I had not done my research before I enrolled my kids in Kumon.. my older son was ahead in school and wanted to move further ... my twin...
Bored in Kindergarten-Help!
At the first term Parent/Teacher conference his teacher told me she could ... Surely, in his class there are lots of books and materials to use where he can ...
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- The strength of Kindergarten is that every child will thrive! Your child has a strong literacy and probably numeracy sense, as well. It is evident that you have alre...
- I am a certified teacher and now a stay at home mom. First, I would ask the teacher if there are any first grade classrooms in which your child could visit for readin...
- Have you considered Montessori school, or homeschooling. There are online homeschool programs if you want to follow a curriculum. Ohio Virtual Academy is one.
Need Holiday Gift Ideas for Daycare Teachers!!!
My sister is a teacher and she loves gift cards to Dunkin Donuts or even the ... or walmart since so much of the materials we buy come out of pocket), ...
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- I usually stick to gift cards.Everyone can use those.I make a pistacchio bread and give a dunkin donuts card.I think a $10 gift card for anything would be appreciated....
- As a provider I certainly don't expect anything from my kiddos, but some things that are great are gift cards (even to staples or walmart since so much of the material...
- I am a teacher myself and I can tell you that we are bombarded with food items around the holidays - not always a good thing for a chocolate lover like myself! I alwa...
Preschool Questions for the East Orlando/UCF/Oviedo Area
The child is actively engaged with the materials in the classroom rather than ... I am a preschool teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in Cape Coral! ...
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- R. - What I found when I went looking for schools is that you will know which school is the best when you start looking because you will feel a comfort level with one ...
- I don't think any of your questions are unusual. It's better to ask now than to assume something and be wrong!
- You have a lot of good questions. ou should also ask about the teachers qualifications (have they been through the VPK standards training? When you've narrowed your se...
Do You Think Kindergarten Is Hard?
... I have been making and using many of the materials at home with her now. ... I am not a teacher, I am a speech pathologist, but these are things I do ...
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- When my daughter was her age she knew that and they gave them little word problems. But if you have access to a computer go to www.kidzone.com, www.kids.com and www.h...
- Hi A., Kids at that age should mostly be playing. They can learn a lot from just playing games and having books read to them. This will differ for each child, some ...
- Hi A., I think that a lot of what we are asking kindergarteners to do really is NOT developmentally appropriate. I am lucky that school and structured work are my d...
Gift Ideas for Preschool Teachers
I was out of town so I know this is late coming...as a teacher in my former life , .... They can buy fun materials for the classroom with the card. ...
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- For Christmas I gave my son's preschool teachers (and aids) a box of 30 "handmade-looking" cards. They are 3D, have embellishments, etc. There are 4 teachers ranging...
- I was out of town so I know this is late coming...as a teacher in my former life, I liked getting bookstore gift cards, then I could get books for my classroom. Or fo...
- As a former teacher, I would recommend gift cards. Dept. store or book store are safe bets. I'd love coffee gift certs., but i suppose not everyone likes coffee.
Getting a Head Start in Teaching Her
I've been teaching my son french and spanish since last summer. ... The have a wonderful staff who can help you find the materials for your daughter. ...
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- Karina sounds very bright! Have you started chapter books with her? Charlotte's Web, and Beverly Cleary's mouse books (Runaway Ralph and The Mouse & the Motorcycle) ...
- Hi C.! It sounds like you are doing an amazing job with Karina! My son is going to be 3 years old in a couple of weeks. And like Karina, he knows and recognizes a...
- You're already doing everything right!!!! Encourage imaginative play, expose her to more books/music, and allow her to explore the world around her. It sounds as if ...
Advice Needed for Transitioning from Homeschool Back to Public School
... and can tailor to our needs which provides all the materials, directions, .... You are teaching him better values,morals, and service by keeping him out ...
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- You are teaching him better values,morals, and service by keeping him out of public school! The examples that I could site could go on and on. I took my daughter out...
- Don't do it!!!!! First off it isn't the school's job to teach him, that is what we are taught to believe. As you teach him all the ABC's of school you are teaching h...
- Hi D., I have not homeschooled my children but was both homeschooled and in public and private schools. I applaud you for realizing that you are not cut out to homesch...
