tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411419613282623199.post8541453268120965289..comments2023-05-22T07:55:13.393-07:00Comments on Spunky K Teacher: HomeworkSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13198177967392788217noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411419613282623199.post-12935690752847451872011-07-31T21:09:49.625-07:002011-07-31T21:09:49.625-07:00I used it last year (in FIRST grade) at the beginn...I used it last year (in FIRST grade) at the beginning of the year. It was recommended to me by a friend from the New Orleans area.<br />What I DID:<br />I copied the poem for each child, then on the 2nd page I MARKED(with a circle) 3 tasks to complete (depending on what I wanted them to work on that week.)Parents then checked off each task (I attached directions)> <br />I put a place for parent signature. I never received feedback (which is not surprising in my school) but I liked it!!Mrs. Gorbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07408706064761942467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411419613282623199.post-90730901748355278432011-07-29T04:59:08.044-07:002011-07-29T04:59:08.044-07:00Thanks everyone! I will post and share how I use i...Thanks everyone! I will post and share how I use it once I get the book! I do think it will be used in the classroom and for homework. I think that I'll introduce each poem with my document cam and then send home in a page protector (in their 1 1/2 binder) for them to practice. Ill let you know how it goes:)Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198177967392788217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411419613282623199.post-28723847642338588652011-07-28T18:53:03.908-07:002011-07-28T18:53:03.908-07:00I coordinated Fast Start with the kindergarten stu...I coordinated Fast Start with the kindergarten students at my school a few years ago. I thought it was a great tool for parents and really gave them some good guidance on how they could help their children with reading at home. Each child had a folder and we sent the folder home on the same day each week. I would refill the folder with two new poems each week. We did have a few students who rarely returned the folder. In this case, we just sent home the poems stapled. I didn't have direct contact/communication with all the parents. We do have tremendous parental support where I teach. Good luck!Mrs. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064325175668508736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411419613282623199.post-63100869366966267772011-07-28T17:26:18.831-07:002011-07-28T17:26:18.831-07:00I am a new follower of your blog!
http://teaching...I am a new follower of your blog!<br /><br />http://teachingmaketheworld.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411419613282623199.post-68785231448722717302011-07-28T11:04:55.397-07:002011-07-28T11:04:55.397-07:00After reading Rasinki's book on fluency, I bou...After reading Rasinki's book on fluency, I bought his Fast Start book, but honestly couldn't figure out an easy way to use it. I love the idea, but just couldn't figure out how to put it into practice. If you use it, PLEASE share details on what you did.<br />Camille<br /><a href="http://camillesopendoor.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">An Open Door</a>Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944280556679586400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411419613282623199.post-76786224155592604342011-07-28T08:44:05.371-07:002011-07-28T08:44:05.371-07:00I have used it in the past! I really liked it. T...I have used it in the past! I really liked it. The only issues that I ever had was that the tasks were all different levels. I don't have it in front of me so forgive me if I explain this wrong... I think I made the top section mandatory for homework and then I asked them to chose a couple of extra tasks. Parents also asked that I copy the poem and the tasks onto separate pages so they wouldn't have to flip back and forth. I don't use it anymore because I have a song and poetry center and I get a little weird about stuff :) I love that it isn't a typical worksheet! The homework that I use now is a from KellysKindergarten.com and I love that too! Hope that helps a little!<br /><br /><br />☺Jody<br /><br /><i><b><a href="http://campkindergarden.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Camp Kindergarten</a></b></i>Thinking in Primaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364768995340595034noreply@blogger.com