tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578930461876412443.post1734467593941480151..comments2022-03-25T17:04:55.026-04:00Comments on Enchanted Schoolhouse: Red's no more tears afterschooling planFairy Tale Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123131132318887130noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578930461876412443.post-10037167178092415912012-01-25T01:00:16.624-05:002012-01-25T01:00:16.624-05:00I was thinking some more about this and I'm wo...I was thinking some more about this and I'm wondering if the classroom teacher who is doing the drill and kill type timed tests with your first grader really understands what Constructivism is about. <br /><br />The absolute polar opposite of what a Constructivist outcome should be is your daughter crying and not liking math! That makes me angry just thinking about it.<br /><br />I'm wondering if the classroom teacher might need some more training, perhaps with the district math consultant, if possible. Maybe this is a case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734143376459634885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578930461876412443.post-36150277449210315402012-01-22T18:55:55.549-05:002012-01-22T18:55:55.549-05:00I do have both Rightstart B & C and I'm in...I do have both Rightstart B & C and I'm incorporating the games when I can. Buying B and the games was one of the best purchases I've made.Fairy Tale Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123131132318887130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578930461876412443.post-23523516188782381942012-01-22T17:31:53.308-05:002012-01-22T17:31:53.308-05:00That’s a really schizophrenic way to do math instr...That’s a really schizophrenic way to do math instruction. Everyday Math is a Constructivist program, and then the drill and kill worksheets are the opposite. It would be better if the classroom teacher was pairing Everyday math with the math fact practice games from Right Start. Timed tests for first graders is not a good way to teach, IMO.<br /><br />I think you are wise to use Singapore Afterschool, or perhaps Right Start B or C if you have it. <br /><br />Another option would be to sign up for Dreambox Math for a month. $15 dollars for a month of math instruction, and no tears whatsoever could be worth it.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734143376459634885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578930461876412443.post-6320249000240694372012-01-19T09:36:08.829-05:002012-01-19T09:36:08.829-05:00No instruction is not a way to learn. And I would...No instruction is not a way to learn. And I would be crying too if I was trying to achieve one or two wrong in a timed setting.<br /><br />Zoe has timed math tests each week too - on subtraction and addition. However, since she always does well I spend most of our "afterschooling" with enrichment (ballet, karate, music, reading, writing). I have been a bit surprised at the paragraphs of Bible memory work expected each week. But Zoe does it, and loves to do it. Thank God she loves to learn.<br /><br />Of course Zoe's class has 11 kids and a lot of one on one opportunity. Good quality work is enforced. However, her teacher has been VERY helpful with Zoe's people pleasing ways. Zoe is okay now with missing one problem or misspelling a word or two in her writing.<br /><br />hugs to you!find my bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137885330609642052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578930461876412443.post-71992270765390644232012-01-19T05:44:59.826-05:002012-01-19T05:44:59.826-05:00What an odd way for the school to do math.....Sing...What an odd way for the school to do math.....Singapore sounds like a perfect supplement for her at this time. We love Singapore at our house. <br /><br />Hoping the next report is all about smiles and the lack of tissues!The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090284449975514483noreply@blogger.com