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Title of Drjeanandfriends: "Dr. Jean Feldman & Friends Blog - Songs, Music, Activities & Downloads"

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Ready or not, the school bell will be ringing soon! If you’re starting to worry about getting your room decorated for the first day of school have I got a great idea for you!!!! Wrap yellow caution tape around your door and post a sign that says “Under Construction.” Explain to the parents that you are trying to develop a classroom community and you want your students to de...

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I am frequently asked about center management. There is no “right” or “wrong” way, but you do have to adapt to your district’s requirements, the age of your students, and your standards. Here are some strategies that I have used in the past.Weekly Contract Each week my students received a “contract” with ten centers they “got” to visit during the week. We did center rotation for...

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PLAY GIVES CHILDREN A CHANCE TO PRACTICE WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING!Fred RogersFred Rogers is my hero! What a legacy of kindness, love, and gentleness he left us! It is so true that children learn through play, but many parents and administrators "don't get it." Here's a poem to send home or to share at your first parent meeting about how children learn through play.WHAT’S IN Y...

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IT LOOKS LIKE I'M PLAYING BUT...Just because children are playing, doesn’t mean they are not learning!!! Here are some center signs for you to post in your classroom to help parents, administrators, and other visitors recognize all the skills that children are developing.Why use learning centers?Learning centers are the most natural way to organize a classroom and encourage chil...

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HANDOUT FROM THE KICK START SUMMIT!https://bit.ly/drJCircleTimeIt's time to SHUT YOUR DOOR and start remembering why you became a teacher! Love them, play with them, and have fun with them! Oh, yeah, and teach them, too! Carolyn Kisloski and I created a packet called BACK TO SCHOOL HAPPIES a few years ago that we'd like to share with you. We can't solve all the world's problems,...

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