tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post7228188023540868159..comments2023-07-05T10:41:50.628-04:00Comments on Mrs. Cobb's Kinder Sprouts: Calendar Dilemma, Upcoming Giveaway!Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08007310087287587591noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-33950436346525768382012-07-26T03:13:54.842-04:002012-07-26T03:13:54.842-04:00Haven't used the Calendar pack that I purchase...Haven't used the Calendar pack that I purchased from The First Grade Parade but will in this coming school year. Students do need Daily Reminders as to what day do the week it is and what the date is. I do this on my bulletin board since I do not have an interactive whiteboard.<br /><br />rmariemuniz@hotmail.comRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692756053381424165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-77466720988309429572012-07-22T10:07:40.537-04:002012-07-22T10:07:40.537-04:00I purchased the Kim Adsit-Shari Sloane calendar pa...I purchased the Kim Adsit-Shari Sloane calendar packet in the spring. I haven't actually used it yet, but plan to this fall. I'm really looking forward to it. I bought it at a conference, so I did see it before purchasing it. One thing I thought it would help is the fidgeting during calendar time....with holding the binder and the pencil/crayon, the children might actually sit long enough to learn! Here's hoping!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01416577505788327480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-69486851068292262192012-07-16T23:52:34.063-04:002012-07-16T23:52:34.063-04:00I'm going to be the crazy one that doesn't...I'm going to be the crazy one that doesn't make students have accountability pages to work on during calendar time, but I think I can handle it. :) I truly believe that the things you put up on the calendar need to be posted for students to see, not just on the SmartBoard. Our calendar routine reinforces structure, helps with transitions, daily schedules and has so much information available at a glance for students. <br /><br />We began using CCSS last year and we still incorporate days of the week, months of the year, and everything we did before, plus a little more. There are so many literacy, science and social studies opportunities to incorporate during calendar time that it's not just calendar math anymore. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Marlana<br />marlanajill{at}yahoo.com<br /><a href="http://lilcountrykindergarten.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Lil' Country Kindergarten</a> <br /><a href="http://kindergartennetwork.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Kindergarten Network</a>Marlanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07884674618478175955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-38881033173916368432012-07-15T17:10:59.870-04:002012-07-15T17:10:59.870-04:00I have the Lakeshore Calendar-blue one. I am in a ...I have the Lakeshore Calendar-blue one. I am in a delimma as well-not sure if I need to keep it since the county wants our calendar to be done on the Smartboard and it takes up lots of space. I am so glad you asked this!<br /><br />kellybrown28021@gmail.comMrs. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17140609462754675385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-5766757566427523562012-07-14T02:33:10.186-04:002012-07-14T02:33:10.186-04:00I would love to have one of the calendar to shre w...I would love to have one of the calendar to shre with my students. Thanks for telling me about the kim and sharis packet because in my school we do have limited copies. But I would also love to have one of your calendar in case some of my students parent help me with the coping. thanks again.<br />Fae's busy bees<br />asfaye1@gmail.comFaye's Busy Beeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098880086235332346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-36927662031089945022012-07-13T23:21:14.902-04:002012-07-13T23:21:14.902-04:00Kim and Shari's calendar pack is definitely wo...Kim and Shari's calendar pack is definitely worth the $20. They really explain how to take calendar to the "next level." Whatever calendar book you decide to do, there will be some copying. Do you need to have the kids write in their books everyday? Not necessarily (esp. if you are on a paper budget). In my packet, you would only copy the amount of days that you are in school. So, for example, for the month of September, you would only be in school for maybe 20 days. So each child's packet would be 20 pages long. If your school limits copies, it might be an issue, but I would think you could justify it since the kids are doing meaningful work every day. Kim and Shari's packet does have less pages (you might choose to do just the calendar, weather, and days in school pages), so if copying is an issue that might be a better option for you.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10364050196576460037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-28763581300609867452012-07-11T15:08:30.215-04:002012-07-11T15:08:30.215-04:00have not checked out those resources, but I am mak...have not checked out those resources, but I am making a calendar set soon, which will be {FREE}, so you are welcome to check back soon on my blog - I am super excited about Number Talks as well:) Our academic coach introduced me to it, but I have NO clue really where to begin. I need to watch the video that accompanies the book. We are not having a 'Calendar time' either, but I will be having a math journal time instead to incorporate some standards & Number Talks. cannot wait to see how it goes:)<br /><br />~ Kimberlee ~<br /><br /><a href="http://teachertakers.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Two Fulbright Hugs</a>Kimberlee Fulbrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414401956765564523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-71099438212301768292012-07-11T10:21:40.054-04:002012-07-11T10:21:40.054-04:00Hi Heather! Was it pretty easy to adapt? I wish wi...Hi Heather! Was it pretty easy to adapt? I wish wish wish I could get it on sale! Thanks for stopping by!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08007310087287587591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-5507413406092113902012-07-11T10:14:09.858-04:002012-07-11T10:14:09.858-04:00I have the Kim Adsit's Calendar Notebook. I wa...I have the Kim Adsit's Calendar Notebook. I waited till it was on sale and got it. I do love it but have adapted it to fit more things I wanted to do. <br />higgystyx@yahoo.com<br />Mrs. Shelton's KindergartenHeather Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12393180140239096513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-74256370758128517632012-07-11T10:04:59.500-04:002012-07-11T10:04:59.500-04:00Thanks Jennifer - that's a good point about ha...Thanks Jennifer - that's a good point about having it there for the kids to refer to! Thanks for the link to check out! :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08007310087287587591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762318571363556062.post-29613865777133794282012-07-11T10:01:08.797-04:002012-07-11T10:01:08.797-04:00I like having a board (then kids can refer back to...I like having a board (then kids can refer back to it throughout the day). Here is a post you might like to give some ideas: http://mrslambsclass.blogspot.com/2012/07/monday-made-it-freebie-midweek-edition.html<br /><br />Hope that helps!<br />Jennifer<br /><a href="http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">First Grade Blue Skies</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.com