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“American competiveness relies on an education system that can adequately prepare our youth for college and the workforce.” ~ Georgia Gov. Sony Perdue To ensure a child is successful in college and a career, new academic standards were established and adopted by most states last summer. The Common Core State Standards provide a roadmap for…
Kindergarten Homework – 4th Marking Period As stated in my previous post, homework serves to reinforce concepts learned in the classroom as well as achieve academic success. It helps a child develop independence, responsiblity, self-confidence and initiative. During the fourth marking period, our kindergarten curriculum required the completion of the following tasks: Monday – write…
Kindergarten Homework – 3rd Marking Period Homework serves to reinforce both new and previously learned concepts; it builds a bridge that helps connect a child’s life at school and at home. A child should do their best and be proud of their accomplishments. During the third marking period, our kindergarten curriculum required the completion of…
My family and I decided to celebrate the vernal equinox, more commonly referred to as the first day of spring. After a long, cold and snow filled winter, we gladly rejoiced on Saturday. We rode bikes and played tennis, football and baseball. We spent time at the playground, walked our dog and ended the day…
Ireland’s most distinguished national holiday is Saint Patrick’s Day, commonly called St. Paddy’s Day. This holiday honors the missionary who became the patron saint of Ireland. The Irish happily celebrate this day with parades, festive dinners, and dances. The national color of Ireland is green and the favored color on March 17th. Many people wear…
Sight Words: A Key Benchmark for Kindergarten Curriculums Last night, our school held a kindergarten curriculum information session. The session provided parents with great ideas for supporting reading at home. They provided us with the tools to both determine and improve a child’s reading level. Pre readers (Level 1 – 3) These children are learning…