School Curriculum and General issues

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   Writing

   November 1, 2004 by Guest

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   HI everybody, I need your opinions & knowledge on this one... When you are working with a group of children, e.g. in a guided writing session, do you allow them to use key word cards? E.g. lists of words which they can copy to help with their writing? Don't want to give my opinion as I want to know what you think. Thanks very much, Dianne

   

   Last reply by Guest, November 3, 2004
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   Phonics Timetable!

   October 31, 2004 by Guest

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   Hi! Over the last few years I have taught a wide range of different phonics structures! letterland, pips, the new playing with sounds, code-breakers etc! All good and all have strengths! However the one thing I have real problems with is the actual pace of teaching my reception children. None of the above give a timetable of events..i.e where I should be by Christmas! I know I should use my teaching "wit" but I really fidn it difficult to plan (yes this is part of the problem!) long term with phonics! Any ideas much appreicated! Hope it makes sense, just got up and someone has nicked a hour of my life!!! Well back to planning........

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 31, 2004
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   Topic Posters

   October 31, 2004 by Guest

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   Hi there everyone! where do you all get poster and pictures etc for your topics? I mean ones for autumn, shopping and transrport etc? Do you buy tem in packs or is it a case of taking your own and laminating them? I know you get odd posters in nursery world ect but i am really eager to get hold of some for my very soon shopping topic. Can you buy cheapish picture packs anywhere on the web? Help!

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_3307, October 31, 2004
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   Fs Unit

   October 30, 2004 by Guest

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   Hi, next year it is highly likely that my school will be changing the FS to a FS unit, and I will be running it, with probably 2 nursery nurses and 2 classroom assistants - can I expect more money!!!!!!!????????

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1208, October 31, 2004
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   Speaking And Listening

   October 25, 2004 by Guest

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   Hi everyone I was hoping that you may be able to offer some advice on planning a sequence for speaking & listening. I have to do this for a college assignment and for a placement though Im unsure about how to set out the sequence in terms of how long I say I am going to focus on one objective for. Im planning to have a tight focus each day for s & l activities for example at the end of the day.... Does anybody have advice on how to go about the objectives? Thanks and sorry for sounding stupid

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 28, 2004
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   Jolly Phonics

   October 18, 2004 by Guest

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   I have been searching the net, to no avail for a jolly phonics sheet that i came across some time ago during my teacher training. As i can't find it i am hoping any one could help me. It is a single 'at a glance' sheet that has all of the actions on. I am still learning this programme and would find this extremely useful. Hope someone can help, or direct me as to where i can find it. p.s it isnt in my jolly phonics manual!

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 28, 2004
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   Old And New Toys

   October 26, 2004 by Guest

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   hi, we are doing the topic of toys this half term and i want to include some old and new toys for simple history. does anyone know where i can find some simple pictures of old and new toys for the children to sort and stick into their diaries. thanks in advance caroline

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1208, October 26, 2004
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   Teaching Rhyme

   October 22, 2004 by Guest

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   Hello I have just become a member and there is so much useful stuff on this site! I am in my second year of teaching and am in a Reception class. When I was doing my PGCE I remember reading lots of stuff that said it was very important that children could identify rhyming words and make up rhymes before they went on to trying to hear individual sounds in words. Has anyone got any good ideas about how to teach children to do this, as most of my class seem not to be able to identify rhyming words when I read them nursey rhymes? I would be very grateful for any ideas!

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_3139, October 26, 2004
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   Planning

   October 25, 2004 by Guest Sycamore

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   Hi I have done my planning for this terms main focus which is the Jolly Postman and then leading into the Jolly Christmas Postman in the final few weeks. I have included all the characters, a post office, visit from a postman, writng letters, maps to school, lots of role play etc but wondered if you fabulous people out there have any other wonderful suggestions particularly for the outside areas. I do seem to lack imagination when sitting here with my laptop and no inspiration from a team of teachers (I am a 1 form entry reception class!). I look forward to any little gems you may offer my way. Thanks PS I used to have the DK Jolly Postman CD rom but they d…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2732, October 25, 2004
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    Planning For Literacy And Numeracy In R

    October 22, 2004 by AnonyMouse_3307

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    How does anyone out there plan for their literacy/numeracy sessions? What formats for weekly plans etc do you use? Please attach if you've got a good one. I'm researching different approaches!! Cx

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_3307, October 24, 2004