http://www.orcapta.org/Jim/index.shtml This is the RSS feed for the Mr. McCullough (Jim) - Kindergarten category of the Orca K-8 website. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:51:41 PST en-us http://www.orcapta.org/Jim/SHOW_AND_TELL_DAY.shtml Mr. McCullough (Jim) - Kindergarten <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="0" align="right" width="140"> <tr><td> <img src="http://www.orcapta.org/am2/uploads/1/smiling-elementary-school__u16728783_thumb.jpg" alt="smiling-elementary-school__u16728783.jpg" width="140" height="136"> <div class="image_caption"></div> </td></tr> </table> <br/> The new school year is just around the corner.<br/> Information will be posted DAILY on this classroom page once school begins - so please check it at least 2-3 times a week.<br/> <br/> For now, here are a few useful articles that may be of interest to you:<br/> <br/> http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Kindergarten_Lingo/<br/> <br/> http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Concepts_About_Print/<br/> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:30:56 PST http://www.orcapta.org/Jim/SHOW_AND_TELL_DAY.shtml http://www.orcapta.org/Jim/EXPECTATIONS.shtml Mr. McCullough (Jim) - Kindergarten <br/> Our only real class rule is RESPECT (consider the feelings of <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="0" align="right" width="90"> <tr><td> <img src="http://www.orcapta.org/am2/uploads/1/answer-boy-color_thumb.gif" alt="answer-boy-color.gif" width="90" height="108"> <div class="image_caption"></div> </td></tr> </table> others, be nice to others, help others, include others in activities, let everyone have a chance to express themself, listen with open ears, wait for your turn, do things in a safe manner, and so on).<br/> <br/> Each child should always do their best work. <br/> <br/> Class activities should be enjoyable. <br/> <br clear="all" /> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="0" align="left" width="107"> <tr><td> <img src="http://www.orcapta.org/am2/uploads/1/images_1_thumb.jpg" alt="images_1.jpg" width="107" height="50"> <div class="image_caption"></div> </td></tr> </table> Parents should read to/with their child - and do some sort of letter/word/number writing and reading every day - even five minutes of focused work can be sufficient - but consistency is crucial. And this interaction should be enjoyable.<br/> Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:29:04 PST http://www.orcapta.org/Jim/EXPECTATIONS.shtml