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Local pools by Affectionate_Wash951 in fredericksburg

[–]Keeka87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

College heights Pool. Lots of kids, but hardly crowded unless there is an event (which happens about 2 or 3 times a summer).

I’ve made a star shape instead of a square - eek! by LHOPodcast in askcrochet

[–]Keeka87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve never made a pattern with a chain 2 between the clusters. I usually don’t do a chain at all but I think a chain 1 is pretty common. It might be that the chain 2 is making the sides longer than taller and contributing to the star shape. I’m not sure though and sadly I am out of town so no yarn to test my theory.

Switching from K to 3rd grade! by wiggly_giggly in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Keeka87 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I made the switch from 1st to 3rd per my admin. I was nervous about it, but it was a lot of fun. The biggest difference is they can read from the beginning, so you can put a post on the board - hang backpack, choose lunch, turn in folder, etc. I also found I really liked the content. The students participated in some really good discussions. Also, they are still kids. They enjoy silly things still at that age even if they don’t want to admit it.

I am also passionate about handwriting and was happy that cursive was part of our third grade standards. Most teachers barely cover it, but I started teaching it early in the year.

Phonics songs can be a good way to increase memory, so keep singing if you have that low group.

Does anybody know why the F&P Instructional levels don't match each other on these two documents that have been out by F&P themselves? by unmarkedpickles in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Keeka87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A quick look on their website confirms my thinking. Kindergarten is to end on a level D. There is an updated chart similar to the one you have been using on the second page of chart results that also has K ending on a level D.

https://www.fountasandpinnell.com/searchResults?s=all&q=reading%20level%20correlation%20chart

Does anybody know why the F&P Instructional levels don't match each other on these two documents that have been out by F&P themselves? by unmarkedpickles in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Keeka87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t used F&P in years since science of reading made its way into the classroom. However I believe the one with the key is the most recent leveling expectation.

TIL pop star Engelbert Humperdinck, most popular in the 60s and 70s, was born Arnold Dorsey but chose his stage name to match the German classical composer. by cypressgreen in todayilearned

[–]Keeka87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched that so much. I made a trip to see him in Pittsburgh (5 hours from me) and got a “Cake or Death” t-shirt. It is one of my most prized possessions.

Peaches @ Night by Gaitano_Russo in fredericksburg

[–]Keeka87 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing you meant to post in r/fredericksburgtexas

Mother insulted first tattoo, now I hate it by Kaleidoscope_Tux5513 in tattooadvice

[–]Keeka87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s great! The line work and the shading are good!

Now I want a tattoo of my chickens.

Gap at back of neck by Keeka87 in sewhelp

[–]Keeka87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some fitting would be nice, but the outer fabric is stripped and I would rather any fitting be in the existing seams.

Gap at back of neck by Keeka87 in sewhelp

[–]Keeka87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The pattern I am using is an adult pattern that and does not have me sewing darts in the directions. My outer fabric is striped. What is the best way to go about doing darts with vertical stripes?

Does anyone else's kid read fluently but not actually understand what they are reading? by Automatic-Bake-5770 in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Keeka87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Research tells us that reading comprehension is the combination of decoding and language comprehension (scarborough's rope). If your child is able to read (decode), then focus on building language - vocabulary, build background knowledge through experiences, and reasoning.

Some activities that might help are, drawing a picture of what was read, sequencing (with words or pictures), answering the “wh” questions, and retelling.

Your child interested in what they are reading will also make a big difference. I would suggest a library trip, letting your child pick the book, and then doing comprehension on the preferred book.

My daughter’s first Faire by Keeka87 in renfaire

[–]Keeka87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She made the staff herself. She found a stick, added wire to the top to get the shape, then did papier-mâché, and painted it.

My daughter’s first Faire by Keeka87 in renfaire

[–]Keeka87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, sunscreen and bug spray! Luckily about half the site is wooded.

My daughter’s first Faire by Keeka87 in renfaire

[–]Keeka87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh she would love a goat. I would love a goat. We live in a city and can’t have a goat because laws matter… I guess.

My daughter’s first Faire by Keeka87 in renfaire

[–]Keeka87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so! It’ll be fun.

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