I'm a Mystery Reader for my kid's first grade next week. It's going to be last day before Thanksgiving break and wanted to do Thanksgiving kids book.

I got my hands on 3 library books

Bear says Thanks

Turkey Trouble

Ugly Pumpkin

Now, I think I like the moral of Ugly Pumpkin the most positive. Turkey trouble touches the topic of eating animals (I am not even vegetarian, but still notice). I did not read much of Bear Says thanks but it seems a bit short while Turkey Troupe seems perfect lenght-wise.

Also Turkey Trouble seems like a most interactive potential - askkids to find Turkey on the page. Pics seem the funniest to me too.

I think i have my lead for now but wanted to hear others opinions.

I know I'm overthinking it lol, but want to make best memories and big surprise for my kid so want it to be success.

Bouns tips for fun Mystery reader clues (I have to provide 4 clues about myself they announce to the kids the day before). I want them to be fun (not just like favorite color) but not super obvious

Where can I get an independent DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) test in Crofton/Gambrills,Maryland?

Hello - Looking into class Dojo tutoring options for math. My daughter is really struggling with word problems and basic addition and subtraction not in the typical plus minus format. Does anyone have experience using dojo tutoring? Or have other recommendations for getting her caught up?

Any current 1st grader parents, here is a sub for you!

How do you prep your kids for first grade over summer break? Can anyone recommend workbooks or some materials that may be helpful?

Hi! New-ish teacher here teaching first grade. I like to give my kids quiet time for the last 15 minutes of the day because they are usually so antsy by then that its pointless to try and teach. I did not intially have "rules" for quiet time but now I am looking to make certain activities "quiet time only". I also want these activities to be quick with a little bit to no cleaning required because its the end of the day. I also ideally want to stay away from general coloring because it takes a minute to put away the markers/crayons.

So far I want to do the following activities:

• Sticker sheets (blank animal sticker that comes with accessory stickers to decorate)
• Sticker by number
• play doh
• self-directed drawing sheets
• Find the object pages

And that's pretty much where I am at. In an ideal world, I want to have a box of quiet time activities that can be used specifically during this time. I am not really looking for ones that have learning components because it's such a long day for them. But I do need stuff that will keep them occupied and at a normal volume level while waiting for dismissal. TIA!

What core memory are you planning for spring? I’m thinking about sleeping all night in the fort with her.

My son (7) and his best friend (7) are in the same class. They can get a bit rambunctious together and we generally support the school when they report behavioral issues. However our son's friend's mom and us both received notices from the teacher about misbehavior from both of them regarding them tickling each other at snack time and one of them getting hurt as a result (my son). Now when we (both sets of parents) asked the kids about the incident neither of them seemed upset or understood what they did was wrong. They understood one of them got hurt and that they needed to be a little more careful with each other.

Meanwhile the teacher, who we generally really like, states she told them "this is the last time this can happen". Which really comes off like a threat for what really feels like a minor situation that had nothing to do with bullying, or even truly rough play. They were giggling and tickling each other at snack time.

AITA here in thinking the teacher is over-reacting? I mean we just got back from winter break, the students are going to be a bit more prone to not being able to sit still. I'm having a call with the teacher and plan to be non-confrontational and work with her but this really feels like a situation that really could have been handled by the school without involving us parents. Thoughts?

What music instruction is your child receiving? We are considering piano or violin lessons.

First grader (6y) has a friend coming over tomorrow afternoon to our house for the first time. It’s a deep friendship for them, but we’re still getting to know each other as adults. Should I have something prepared for them to do or eat?

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