All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten |
Storyteller Robert Fulghum's short essay reflects the everyday, simple truths that are the foundations of our lives. Most everyone can relate to the basic instructions and lessons.
Click here to read the essay.
How we live as adults is based on what we each learn in the beginning of our lives. And as early education teachers, you are vital in shaping our youth. That includes providing guidance and encouragment to each one of your students. Year after year, Kindergarten teachers make a difference.
"You may never have proof of your importance but you are more important than you think. There are always those who couldn't do without you. The rub is that you don't always know who." - Robert Fulghum
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ESGI Dashboard:
"Questions tested"
19,247,727
Total number of questions tested so far in ESGI this school year (2010 - 2011). |
Resource Spotlight:
Kim Adsit
"Over the years I have been able to learn the needs and abilities of that age learner. My mind is always coming up with creative ways to make the learning more fun." - Kim Adsit (28 year Kindergarten teacher)
Kim started her website, The Picnic Pals, ten years ago. Packed with monthly ideas and activities that tap into the curiosity of young children for lifelong learning, Kim's website recently took on a new layout and has begun to offer free downloads for teachers.
Don't miss this new free download Word Wall Card from the website!
Kim is currently developing download products for teacherspayteachers.com. "It is an awesome open marketplace where teachers can post the products they have developed for their classrooms." Kim exclaimed. |
ESGI News & Announcements:
The ESGI team recently attended the Southern California Kindergarten Conference in Pasadena, CA.
ESGI presented to a large group of attendees before Dr. Jean's workshop. The response was overwhelming! Current ESGI users stopped by to visit with Greg and Rochelle to tell them how much they love ESGI.
ESGI attended the Illinois ASCD Statewide Conference for Pre-K and Kindergarten Educators. Enthusiastic teachers eagerly wanted to learn more about the benefits of using ESGI in their classrooms.
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Teacher Spotlight:
Gay Evans' love for ESGI leads to successful sharing in District
In a Kindergarten classroom for 22 years, Gay Evans teaches at Pinetree Community School in Canyon County, California. She has been using ESGI for almost a year now.
"I love so many things about ESGI!"
Gay estimates that ESGI saves her up to an hour per student. She likes that ESGI provides immediate feedback so it's easy to create small groups and provide parent letters based on the information. "ESGI is so user-friendly. You don't have to be "techy" to get the most out of it", stated Gay.
Gay shared ESGI with her administrator and the District adopted it so now other teachers are successfully using ESGI in their classrooms.
Gay conducted a hands-on training session during a scheduled In-Service with the other Kindergarten teachers in her district. In a school computer lab, Gay delivered a step by step presentation and assisted other teachers in the initial set up of their ESGI accounts. Gay said, "All of these teachers were ready to roll when they exited the lab. They had their logins and a good foundation of understanding the benefits of ESGI".
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