Alternatives To Calendar Time
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What are three ways to get away from traditional calendar time?
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Music, Math centers and visual schedule
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Math centers, visual schedules, and classroom journals
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Math centers, reading and schedules
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Visual schedules, reading and writing
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Explore alternatives to traditional calendar time in classrooms, focusing on methods like math centers, visual schedules, and classroom journals. Understand why traditional methods may be inappropriate for certain age groups and discover engaging alternatives that enhance learning.
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Why is calendar time developmentally inappropriate for Kindergarten?
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It was too much fun
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Students are not ready for math
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Students do not understand calendar concepts
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Students don't learn from it
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A. Students do not understand calendar conceptsExplanation
Calendar time may be developmentally inappropriate for Kindergarten students because they do not yet have a solid understanding of calendar concepts. Kindergarteners are still in the early stages of learning about time and may struggle to grasp concepts such as days of the week, months, and the passage of time. They may not yet have the cognitive skills necessary to comprehend and apply these concepts in a meaningful way. Therefore, expecting Kindergarteners to fully understand and engage in calendar time may not be developmentally appropriate.Rate this question:
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What kind of math do they learn from in the math centers?
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Counting and patterns
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Days of the week
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Months of the year
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None of the above
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A. Counting and patternsExplanation
The math centers focus on teaching children counting and patterns. This means that the children learn skills such as recognizing and writing numbers, counting objects, and identifying and creating patterns. They may also learn about sequencing and ordering numbers. This type of math education helps develop their number sense and logical thinking abilities.Rate this question:
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What are the benefits of visual schedules?
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They reach multiple child needs
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They give students a better sense of time
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Special needs students benefit more
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
Visual schedules have multiple benefits for children. They cater to the needs of various children, as different individuals have different learning styles and preferences. Visual schedules also provide students with a better understanding of time, helping them manage their tasks and activities more effectively. Additionally, special needs students especially benefit from visual schedules, as they rely on visual aids to comprehend and follow instructions. Therefore, all of the above options accurately describe the benefits of visual schedules.Rate this question:
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What does a classroom journal consist of?
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Conversations between students
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Student art work
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Pictures of school events and kids
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None of the above
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A. Pictures of school events and kidsExplanation
A classroom journal consists of pictures of school events and kids. This means that the journal includes photographs that capture moments from school events and pictures of the students. It does not include conversations between students or student artwork.Rate this question:
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What geometric pattern is provided in the brochure as an example of using math as an alternative to calendar time?
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Bus, Apple, Bus, Apple
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Triangle, Triangle, Square
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Triangle, Square, Triangle, Square
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Triangle, Apple, Triangle, Apple
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A. Triangle, Triangle, SquareExplanation
The geometric pattern provided in the brochure as an example of using math as an alternative to calendar time is Triangle, Triangle, Square. This pattern follows a sequence of two triangles followed by a square, and it demonstrates how math can be used to create patterns and sequences instead of relying on traditional calendar time.Rate this question:
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What alternative to calendar time does the brochure not touch on?
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Music
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Visual
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Math
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Sense of time
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A. MusicExplanation
The brochure discusses alternatives to calendar time such as visual representation, math, and a sense of time. However, it does not mention music as an alternative. Music can also be used as a way to measure and perceive time, but the brochure does not touch on this aspect.Rate this question:
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What was one way to incorporate visual schedules at home?
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Take pictures of family members
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Take pictures of family members and put their birthday in the correct month
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Take pictures of things students do on the weekends
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Take pictures of student's favorite hobbies and activities
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A. Take pictures of things students do on the weekendsExplanation
One way to incorporate visual schedules at home is by taking pictures of things students do on the weekends. This allows students to have a visual representation of their weekend activities, helping them to understand and remember their schedule better. By using pictures, students can easily associate the activities with the corresponding days, making it easier for them to follow their schedule and stay organized.Rate this question:
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What was the one example the brochure gave in the section of classroom journal's that dealt with special events?
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Mothers and tea
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Grandparents and donuts
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Dads and donuts
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Family and snacks
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A. Dads and donutsExplanation
The brochure mentioned an example of Dads and donuts in the section of classroom journals that dealt with special events. This suggests that there is a special event in the classroom where dads are involved and donuts are provided.Rate this question:
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When using math as an alternative to calendar time for kindergarten what objects were suggested to be used when dealing with place value?
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Popsicle sticks
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Paper clips
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Golf tees and popsicle sticks
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Paper clips and popsicle sticks
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A. Paper clips and popsicle sticksExplanation
Paper clips and popsicle sticks were suggested to be used when dealing with place value in math as an alternative to calendar time for kindergarten. These objects can be used to represent ones and tens, with popsicle sticks representing tens and paper clips representing ones. This hands-on approach allows children to physically manipulate and visualize numbers, helping them understand the concept of place value more effectively.Rate this question:
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