Is Equus a good play for my 2nd graders?
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Are you serious? You would lose your liscence to teach.
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I teach first grade.  Depending on the time of year it is will determine how independent they will be.  In the beginning it's more limited that at the end of the school year. You also may need to consider their reading skills too.\nIn the beginning of the year I use picture cards on the board to keep them on track.  I write simple one sentence instructions next to each picture. Example: They are to create a craft and write about it.  Put up: pic of pencil and 1.Write your name. Pic of scissors 2. Cut out shapes. Pic of glue 3. Glue shapes to create animal. Pic of Pencil(another)4. Write about your animal.  They can do this independently and it will take them a bit.  \nBe sure to make an incentive for them to complete it or you may lose interest and you'll have chaos. Just having free play is incentive enough.  \nIf you are looking for fun activities:\ncolor or paint by sight words, math problems, etc.\ncreate picture frames from pop-sticks and misc decorations\ncreate own matching game from magazine clippings and index cards\ncreate scrapbook page(s)\nmake model of bedroom using various materials and a shoebox\nmake wordfinds from large squared grid paper\nThese are a few ideas.  Just remember to always model what you expect step by step first.  You'd be surprised to what the CAN do. :)\nI hope this helps.
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try kaboose it has educational games for all ages
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designations of toys for the children were counts a lot.anywei, i have been experienced taking good care of kinder ages children and they want many ways in playing their toys.ages 2-5 were too playful,they grab,kick,suck anything,and chew anything.for this to avoid lead them to a safer place and away from unwanted objects.give them a suitable food for them to chew.medicinal toy cud help.For them to develop differences of objects try to tell them the difference between the two object. Ages 6-7,little creature at this age were eager to study more and more,and so buy a toy that suits their vocabulary and mathematical ability.this can help in refining their mental ability.in supermarkets ia lot of toys like this offered. 8-9 ages were starting in revealing their external  and internal behaviour.try to read knowledgeable books with them,and try to explain it to them by their selves,for them to develop analization.and prolem solving. Ages 10-12-emotions and self steem starts.give them time in some spiritual advices to know the diiferences of around us.share with them a game like going out at home somtimes for a change of sorroundings.let them know their likes abt hanging outsite.the rest of the age well..... thanks for letting me read.:)
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For preschoolers, I would have a lot of action and songs.  Examples would include showing them and having them practice Stop Drop and Roll.  Feel free to email me for a cute short song that you could teach them.  Another idea is to have plastic items (from a toy bag purchased at the Dollar Store or Big Lots).  Have them name the different items...firefighter, fire truck, ambulance, etc.  End with a short story...I have various titles in my fire box and would be happy to share with you the titles...Clifford is just one off hand and it comes with a tape.  Another activity you could do for them is to go to the local fire dept and see if they would allow you to record various sounds...sirens, 911 operator, the person who announces a fire, water, maybe a firedog barking etc... or take your video camera or even camera to take photos.  Perhaps you could even arrange for them to visit your school or you go to them.  Also, ask them if they have any coloring books.  One last thought, try various websites for coloring pages and lesson plans (educational sites).  Have fun!!!!!
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Go to e-ponies.com and they should help.
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As far as recorders & piano go, I don't know. But as far as dynamics for kindergarden kids go, you can teach them fast & slow. Using the "Old Macdonald" song. Ask the kids what animals go slow & sing the slow slowly, then ask them what animals go fast & they can sing it faster. Example: turtle (slow) and rabbit (fast). With fast & slow you are teaching them the tempo. Also, for dynamics (loud & soft) they can sing "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt" [one of my faves!]
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you can have a game of like "guess the job" to say have one illustrate and the others guess.\n\nafter they get it right or give up tell them why that is a good job in pre-school terms
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I would try local farmers, ask them as they all usually ride very well. My daughter never had any professional lessons but rode at the farm and we also rode horse several times in Egypt. Finally she had one professional lesson and the teacher was amazed and said she learned more in half an hour than some of her students had in a year.
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yes they are good 4 about a 100 horse increase and about 200 ft lbs of torque Have fun.
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Get those cheap paper plates and draw faces on them.  Then put on a skit with puppets or books.  When something happens with a character have the kids hold up the face that shows the emotion of how the character feels.  For example have a puppet character lose a toy, then ask the kids to hold up the face that shows how that character must feel.    \n\nNorman, lighten up, these are pre-schoolers she is asking about.  And actually, the no child left behind act is now placing so much emphasis on reading and math that subjects like science, languages and music are getting left behind.  Yes kids need the basics like reading and math, but they need the other things too to be well-rounded and to make sure that kids who have strengths in different areas all get a chance.  And by the way, I don't think very many schools even teach sex education.
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I am sure the kids will be happy about that!!   It is a good idea to do some lessons with them about the care of small animals though.  Possibly you could offer to go in and help the teacher with that?\n\nBut have you warned them that hamsters will probably cause an odor in the classroom?  My kids had hamsters and they always seemed to cause a smell in the room.\n\nAnd I would assume you have checked about the school policy about animals in the classroom and whether there are children with allergies?\n\nLet the teacher know that they will probably need separate cages.  Hamsters tend to be solitary animals.\n\nGive the teacher the supplies necessary to get started and a few good sites about hamster care.  Tell him/her she can call you if there are any questions or concerns.  That should help.  Take care.
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Try art/music/theater day camps to keep them engaged.  Although they aren't specifically academic, they might be a chance to try something new in a lower-stakes environment.
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I've tried using humor.  I tell the kids that the day I look like an octopus I can help more than one student at a time. Otherwise they have to wait their turn.  The kids catch on eventually.  I heard one of my students say to another "Does she look like an octopus to you?"\nWith 3 and 4 years olds is a different story but it might work.  Why don't you try giving them a number and call them by number to get your help.
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Give them small pieces of text so that they may follow along as you read to them.  Ultimately, you will want them to take turns reading aloud.  I know this has gone "out of fashion" in the classroom, but it really works.  You will be modeling tone, cadence, pronunciation, etc.  I am currently teaching a literacy unit in a tenth grade classroom.  We do this every day.  This is what they were missing......
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I was raised on a horse ranch and don't remeber learning how to ride. I was taught very young, I'm sure but in my mind I have always known how to ride. Four is plenty old enough to learn, my 3 yr old grandaughter ride alone and does great, she doesn't gallop yet but she walks, trots and, canters well.
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not a website, but check out the Reader Rabbit Series of PC games. they do everything from Reading, to math to science. They are fun games and the kids really learn from them. Also, Sesame Street and Between the Lions -- seriously. these are great shows for learning to read.