Tue, Aug 30, 2022 9:38 AM in Benefits of homework
Hi Marisol
At the PreK level, the benefit of homework is mostly training, and family training at that. Regular at home activities with information going back and forth between home and school begins to get everyone in the habit of wotking together. A lot depends on your specific grade level and school contexts (do your local schools do homework?), as well as the activities you actu...
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Wed, Sep 23, 2020 9:42 AM in New teacher here!
Hi Catherine
Adding science into your placement would be great! I'd start with topics that are of interest in the class, or what topics your cooperative teacher is discussing. Then look on the learning center for ways you can get your students to ask questions. Once they start asking questions, you can easily find / adapt / design activities based on their quest...
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Fri, Sep 18, 2020 5:52 PM in Science and Children
Peggy also has some good books out; look for them online. Science Learning in the Early Years by NSTA Press is great!
You can also search activities in the Learning Center itself, which includes more than just Science and Children.
Take care
Anne
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