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Comments on: A Look At My Day https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/ life in & out of the classroom Fri, 12 May 2017 01:36:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 By: Jess https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13639 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:02:12 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13639 This is such a great schedule for Kindergarten! That is awesome that you work in a Kindergarten/PK school. I have a friend who works in a primary school PK-2. I would love to do that some day since Early Childhood was my focus in undergrad. That one on one time and attention is so important at this age. Does your kindergarten go to school at your school? Is there a feeder school for you Kindergarten or a school next door for the older elementary kids?
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]]> By: ErIca https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13637 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 04:22:15 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13637 When do your kinders get free play time? Ie: house center, puppets,, Lego, dollhouse?

]]> By: Kennedy https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13622 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 02:43:43 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13622 In reply to Brandi.

Hi Cara,

I just had to comment on your response here!!! I teach K in an extremely small district in Illinois and I have never had more than 11 kids TOTAL in a FULL DAY kinder class…….your principal is right……small groups definitely make for more individualized attention – it is amazing that you guys are able to do that:) We only have 1 teacher per grade level in a K-8 school and last year I had 6 kids. This year I'm back up to a WHOLE 10!! LOL. It really is amazing and I can't imagine teaching 20-30 kids again now that I've been there for 9 years. Any-who, just wanted to share and thought maybe you'd want to let your principal know she is ONE SMART COOKIE!!! Have a great school year!

]]> By: MrsS https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13620 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 03:45:30 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13620 Wow! Sounds amazing!

]]> By: Rebekah Ciolli https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13619 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 00:23:52 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13619 How in the world does your district have such amazing schedules?!! Two hours dedicated to small groups AND an hour plan time?!! I'm so jealous. What a wonderful school you work for.

]]> By: Ashley Simpson https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13618 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 23:07:08 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13618 I love, love, love your schedule. I can't imagine having 10 kiddos to work with. I have 20 and have to find time in the day to work with small groups and individuals. We start school at 7:40 and the kids leave at 2:45-3:00. THank you so much for sharing your schedule with us!! You are an amazing teacher!

]]> By: Teaching Eternity https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13617 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 20:39:20 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13617 In reply to Teaching Eternity.

Thanks! – I think that this is a wonderful schedule – If I were principal I would be doing this! (unfortunately I am not)

]]> By: Ms. Feuerstack https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13616 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 18:15:41 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13616 Thank you for sharing your schedule. It is quite interesting. I like the idea of all of the students going to the cafeteria for a morning meeting. Our busses unload at 8:50 and the kids come straight to the classroom. This happens very quickly and the announcements begin by 9:05.

]]> By: Cara Carroll https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13612 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:13:29 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13612 In reply to Teaching Eternity.

The conference/planning time is also the time that parents know they can schedule a conference with us or call us if they need to. This is the time we give them if they need to come in/call to address any issues/concerns.

]]> By: Cara Carroll https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13611 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:11:49 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13611 In reply to Teaching Eternity.

I'm honestly not sure why the schedule works out the way it does because it was created by administration and the specials teachers. There are some weeks that my kids to to art twice. Some weeks they go to science/social studies twice. I just wait for everyone to tell me where we need to be 🙂

When the whole class goes to PE/Music, that's my conference/planning period. That's how it's been everywhere I've taught. During that time we have an hour long "break". A working break, of course. I meet with the teachers in my pod {4 of us} once a week. The other 4 days are spent prepping materials, responding to emails, etc.

Hope that helps.

]]> By: Teaching Eternity https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13610 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:59:26 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13610 In reply to Teaching Eternity.

That answers them all yes – if you don't mind I have a few more! How was it decided that Music would get 2hrs per week and Art 1hr per week? Is that a state mandate? When you say that the whole class goes to music/gym 'we have an hour for conference and planning' who is 'we' are you conferencing with your team-mate? with the special area teachers?
Thanks!

]]> By: Cara Carroll https://justcaracarroll.com/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13609 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:47:02 +0000 http://thefirstgradeparade.org/a-look-at-my-day/#comment-13609 In reply to Brandi.

From what I understand, our principal came up with that plan because she really believes in making the most out of small group time. Smaller numbers means more individualized attention which in turn produces better results! She's pretty awesome!

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