School Curriculum and General issues
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Hi, I'm a trainee teacher and am struggling with a boy in my phonics group. He's definitely working at the right level but struggles to concentrate, talks a lot and distracts the other children. He has a big physical presence and likes to lounge around, often in other children's personal space. He's a really nice boy but I feel like I'm constantly saying his name to get his attention! Any advice would be gratefully received!
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At a staff meeting today encouraging children to become more independent and take responsibility for things like tidying away properly and maintaining their classroom environment or for getting out the resources they need to solve a problem, answer a question (we were talking specifically about maths but I suppose in anything). That good old phrase "at an age-appropriate level" was used. I wondered what kind of things people expected from their children with regard to this? And if any of you have had the pleasure of different year groups I'd love to know how that expectation might change. I often feel that I have quite high expectations in this respect but wonder if …
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Keep calm and carry on!
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Help please! We had an informal visitor in class yesterday who said that if she was conducting an ofsted inspection she would have failed us. The main issue seemed to be that the room felt a bit manic. I agree with her. This cohort are everywhere and into everything. According to the existing staff (this is my first year in EYFS) these are the worst class in a while for looking after things. There were some great activities taking place, but I don't think she saw past the mess and noise. There are 34 children in the class plus we had three children and associated adults visiting from our autism unit. How can introduce a calmer more productive environment?
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Hi all xx How do you approach writing with your fs2 do you just focus on emergent writing or do you scribe for children to copy write?
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Mud kitchens with reception class
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Setting up mud kitchens seems to be very popular at the moment in early years and I can see why are they are so popular in nursery settings. I have searched forums here and I wondered are there any reception class teachers setting up mud kitchens? Thinking of having a go with my current class but want to make sure it's appropriate for age group. I'm sure some parents will be quizzing me bout this new venture! So I really need to feel fully informed about it's potential for learning. Any advice please- eager to learn!
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Is there anyone out there who's a TA in a Derbyshire school nursery and going through Single Status? I had my pack yesterday and am not sure the job title is correct ( but I think the grade is), so wondered if anyone could tell me what theirs says?! PM me if you don;t want to post on here!!
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Hi everyone, As part of my module on Professional Practice fro the Top Up degree, I have been asked to present a PowerPoint on: The key principle that underpin working with others to improve quality practice? I have put together a mindmap with key themes I.e.: Sharing information Respecting others views and perspectives Empathy Child-centred Ethicality Honesty Time etc just to name a few I have decided to write about listening and respecting others views and perspectives... Has anyone got and good literature thoughts? Other ideas welcome as not totally sure I am going in right direction!? :-( I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you
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The Jolly Postman
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Hi everyone, do you have any inspirational ideas for this story? My kids love it so we are going to focus on it for the next week or so! Brain not working. X
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Storyphones
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Just logged onto my Storyphones account to download new stories to find that my £100 credit has been lost due to liquidation!!! Anyone else lost credit? Sooooo annoyed!
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Maths!
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Hi Just wondered if anyone can help, back in FS after a few years in Y2 and am not really happy with my Maths. Can anyone share what they use in terms of planning, activity ideas etc Thank you Anna
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