Reading Software For Kindergarten

I am the computer aide at an elementary school. We have a computer lab with 30 student computers, and most of the teachers have a few computers in their classrooms. We run Windows XP Pro. Currently, we are using software called Success Maker Enterprise for the kids. I'll say it plainly: I hate it. It sucks. The kids are getting bored with it, and it's a heartache trying to get any kind of useful reports or data from it. Not to mention it is constantly freezing up at one point or another.

I really want to get the kids onto something better. I want something that is fun for them but at the same time convenient for the teachers and I to manage the classes and see their progress. It's Kindergarten through fourth grade, so it needs to be simple for them to log into, such as simply entering their student ID number, which they are already accustomed to doing.

We mostly focus on Math and Reading for the computer software, so if that's all it has, that's perfectly fine.

Well, I gotta go! Class is here! I hope you can point me in the right direction!

I think that KidPix, Kidspiration/Inspiration, Study Island
These have worked great for me. i apologize that i do not have all of the info for each one, but you should be able to look it up.

2009-04-09 09:02:30 by vertigoelectric

learningtoday.com Explore the concept of 'compare and contrast' with your Kindergarten students. Narated by Sally Sharp http

I am a 22 year old college student that is attending a small school out in East Texas. I have decided to major in sociology, for my love of social trends and people. I have tried majoring in a vast array of majors, starting from IT, business, premed, education (math teaching), nursing, English, history, CIS, kinesiology, just to name a few.
I’ve always heard “do something you love”. Well, I love working with people, learning and hearing about their stories, researching a huge range of topics through different mediums, continuous learning, conversing over all different ideas, a small amount of writing, reading.
I’ve been trying to navigate a certain approach to a career that will lead me to a sense of meaning (through the use of helping people and finding internal satisfaction). I’ve never aspired to be wealthy, only well off enough to provide for a small family with under-modest living expenses. I’m an extremely frugal person, and I have to have the logical boundary before I spend something.

A close friend of mine suggested law school (she herself a 56 year old real estate attorney). Another friend suggested social work, or maybe counseling. I don’t know which career is right for me. I also don’t understand how to pinpoint a passion/pathway that lead to those characteristics. I work for a restaurant (Chili’s) that I can’t stand. The people aspect of the company is what drives me. I love talking to all the different types of people and helping them with their needs. I just want a better quality of life than that avenue (I don’t particularly enjoy jumping hoops for my boss’s boss, just for the sake of doing so, instead of doing things in for a more efficient outcome).
My parents aren’t that great of help. My mother never went to college, and my step father is a coach who has never gone above the bachelor’s level. My real father was a CEO of a computer software company where he integrated systems for the healthcare profession. He died of an aneurysm.
Both of them, along with my sister (Who teaches kindergarten) say that I need to stay with Chili’s instead of leading a path of discovery.
How do I pick what I want out of my life? The meaning is what I am after, the monetary gains are not that important to me aside from necessities. I want a small home, an old Jeep Wrangler, enough budget to buy books for my person, and enough to provide for one child and my wife.
I don’t mind the idea of graduate studies or professional schooling, but I want something that I can find a drive and passion in. So many of the people I run into have notified a passion, and here I am with nothing but good work experience and a liberal arts degree in progress, albeit no real direction.
HELP!

From what you describe as your interests (working with people, understanding social trends, and a broad array of interests) Social work is certainly something you should look at. Social work is the broadest of all professions in the human services. As a social worker you can work in many different contexts (and you can change contexts easily). You can work at many levels (individuals, families, groups, communities, administration, policy, research, etc.). You might see if your school as an intro to social work course. If not you might see if your local community college does.

Alternately go out and talk to social workers (this is what I did because the college I was initially at did not have social work - I ended up transferring schools for social work).

DA

2008-05-07 21:55:28 by MrPodpechan

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I am a 22 year old college student that is attending a small school out in East Texas. I have decided to major in sociology, for my love of social trends and people. I have tried majoring in a vast array of majors, starting from IT, business, premed, education (math teaching), nursing, English, history, CIS, kinesiology, just to name a few.
I’ve always heard “do something you love”. Well, I love working with people, learning and hearing about their stories, researching a huge range of topics through different mediums, continuous learning, conversing over all different ideas, a small amount of writing, reading.
I’ve been trying to navigate a certain approach to a career that will lead me to a sense of meaning (through the use of helping people and finding internal satisfaction). I’ve never aspired to be wealthy, only well off enough to provide for a small family with under-modest living expenses. I’m an extremely frugal person, and I have to have the logical boundary before I spend something.

A close friend of mine suggested law school (she herself a 56 year old real estate attorney). Another friend suggested social work, or maybe counseling. I don’t know which career is right for me. I also don’t understand how to pinpoint a passion/pathway that lead to those characteristics. I work for a restaurant (Chili’s) that I can’t stand. The people aspect of the company is what drives me. I love talking to all the different types of people and helping them with their needs. I just want a better quality of life than that avenue (I don’t particularly enjoy jumping hoops for my boss’s boss, just for the sake of doing so, instead of doing things in for a more efficient outcome).
My parents aren’t that great of help. My mother never went to college, and my step father is a coach who has never gone above the bachelor’s level. My real father was a CEO of a computer software company where he integrated systems for the healthcare profession. He died of an aneurysm.
Both of them, along with my sister (Who teaches kindergarten) say that I need to stay with Chili’s instead of leading a path of discovery.
How do I pick what I want out of my life? The meaning is what I am after, the monetary gains are not that important to me aside from necessities. I want a small home, an old Jeep Wrangler, enough budget to buy books for my person, and enough to provide for one child and my wife.
I don’t mind the idea of graduate studies or professional schooling, but I want something that I can find a drive and passion in. So many of the people I run into have notified a passion, and here I am with nothing but good work experience and a liberal arts degree in progress, albeit no real direction.
HELP!

From what you describe as your interests (working with people, understanding social trends, and a broad array of interests) Social work is certainly something you should look at. Social work is the broadest of all professions in the human services. As a social worker you can work in many different contexts (and you can change contexts easily). You can work at many levels (individuals, families, groups, communities, administration, policy, research, etc.). You might see if your school as an intro to social work course. If not you might see if your local community college does.

Alternately go out and talk to social workers (this is what I did because the college I was initially at did not have social work - I ended up transferring schools for social work).

DA

2008-05-07 21:45:42 by MrPodpechan

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1. Set up an apple cider stand on a crisp fall day.
2. Start a gift-wrapping service at the holidays.
3. Sell items from the attic using an on-line auction service.
4. Wear your winter coat one more season--you've always loved it, anyway!
5. Set up an automatic paycheck withdrawal for $2 per week.
6. Hold a garage sale.
7. Barter with neighbors or friends for needed household services.
8. Babysit for neighbors.
9. Mow lawns.
10. Post a flyer at the grocery store offering to help people move.
11. Start a spring cleaning service.
12.Walk dogs.
13. Offer seamstress and tailoring services.
14. Sew instead of buying clothes or home accessories.
15. Provide a taxi service for elderly neighbors.
16. Bike to work.
17. Car pool.
18. Use public transportation.
19. Park in the less expensive lots and enjoy the exercise you get from walking!
20. Conserve electricity at home and estimate monthly savings.
21. Find a student (kindergarten through college) who needs a tutor.
22. Cut out candy and snacks; donate what you save on these purchases and dental bills!
23. Take outgrown kids' clothes to a consignment shop.
24. Take your duds from the '70s or '80s to a vintage shop-everything old is new again!
25. Camp instead of staying in hotels on vacation.
26. Give up cable television for a few months--or forever!
27. Pet sit for neighbors who are traveling.
28. Make Saturday "Homemade Pasta Night" instead of dining out.
29. Borrow the latest best-sellers from the library instead of buying them.
30. Give up soft drinks for a whole summer.
31. Take a Thermos of fresh-brewed coffee to work instead of stopping for gourmet brew.
32. For your birthday, ask friends and family to make a gift to Mennonite Board of Missions, Commission on Overseas Mission, Commision on Home Ministries or Ministries Commission, Mennonite Church Canada in your name.
33. Give up your gym membership for the summer and exercise in the fresh air and sunshine.
34. Use coupons when shopping, and donate the savings.
35. Shop at yard sales and thrift stores--you never know when you'll find a hidden treasure.
36. For large household purchases, look for bargains on-line.
37. Pay off credit card debt so no interest collects.
38. Don't let water run while brushing teeth and turn out lights when you leave a room.
39. Offer your services as an office temp or substitute teacher.
40. Design Web sites for local families and businesses.
41. Buy cost-cutter brands for staples and household supplies.
42. Email friends and family instead of calling.
43. Make your own gift cards for holidays and birthdays.
44. Wear more "hand-me-downs" instead of buying new clothes.
45. Buy clothes that mix-and-match for each season.
46. Start flowers from seeds instead of buying seedlings.
47. Put on a family or neighborhood talent show and charge admission.
48. Use vinegar and water for a general household cleaning solution and save on expensive products.
49. Collect cans.
50. Study your health insurance policy and discover ways to avoid health care costs.
51. Plant a larger garden and sell vegetables at a roadside stand.
52. Instead of taking friends or clients out to dinner, send a donation in their name.
53. Donate your holiday club account and give homemade gifts this year.
54. Instead of buying a new CD every week, trade with your friends.
55. Scale back your vacation this year, or choose a service project instead.
56. Wait another six months for any major household purchase.
57. Postpone an upgrade to a software application you use.
58. Make a choice: Chocolate or coffee. Movies or eating out. Experience the one you choose more fully and donate your savings.
59. Buy a live plant instead of fresh flowers to decorate your table.
60. Love your looks--give up hair color, permanents, and other things that detract from your natural beauty.
61. Learn calligraphy and make money addressing invitations and lettering announcements.
62. For special family nights, plan on a video and pizza at home instead of dinner and a movie out.
63. Take the kids to the grocery store with you instead of hiring a babysitter.
64. Restrict your use of the cellular phone to emergencies only.
65. Choose eyeglasses with a sun clip instead of buying prescription sunglasses.
66. Wait for summer clothes to go on sale.
67. Be creative with leftovers--use them for work lunches.
68. Find loose change and save it in a coffee can for a year.
69. Bathe the dog yourself and save the groomer's costs.
70. Do your own house painting this spring instead of hiring a professional.
71. Play tennis on the public courts and save fees.
72. Give up golf for a few weekends and hike in a state park instead.
73. Rake lawns in your neighborhood in the fall.
74. Donate your expense checks from work-related travel.
75. Hold a bake sale.
76. Have friends over for parlor games instead of going out to the theater or a concert.
77. Shovel snow for money.
78. Organize a neighborhood car wash.
79. Sell lemonade on a hot summer day.
80. Take used sporting equipment to resale shops.
81. Buy a frozen pizza and cook it instead of ordering one from a pizza place.
82. Assign a dollar amount to each book or page a family member reads, then donate family earnings.
83. When you order fast food, don't supersize it! Ask for water instead of a soft drink.
84. Get rid of your lawn service and donate savings.
85. Start a babysitting coop with people from your church or neighborhood, and donate the money you save on sitters.
86. Dust off that bread machine and treat yourself to homebaked bread for pennies.
87. Offer a matching gift to family members who contribute to Mennonite Board of Missions, Commission on Overseas Missions, Commission on Home Ministries or Ministries Commission, Mennonite Church Canada.
88. Check to see if your public health department offers low-cost vaccines.
89. Plan several vegetarian meals each week.
90. Sell your famous preserves or fruitcake to friends looking for holiday gifts.
91. Buy next year's holiday supplies at day-after sales.
92. Learn how to change the oil in your car.
93. Skip purchasing season football tickets and have friends over to watch the game on TV.
94. Get rid of phone service add-ons--call waiting can wait!
95. Set the thermostat at 65 and snuggle under a blanket.
96. Only go to matinee showings of movies.
97. Choose the cheap seats for concerts and sporting events.
98. Start a resume or word-processing service.
99. Find a housemate.
100. Organize a cycling or running event with people donating a specific amount per mile covered.

That must have taken alot of time to write! (unless you just found the list somewhere on the internet)
Good ways to make money, i think maybe il try some.

2007-11-06 18:00:17 by ¢нαяℓιє вяσωη

I don't know anybody who homeschools so I need your advice in helping me choose a program for my son.
I prefer an online school (satelite) because I like the idea that my son is in a private"school" and he gets legal paperwork from them if I will decide to send him back to public school . I also like an online school or a satellite school because it gives me more accountability .
I cannot use K12 because my son is 2 weeks short to be eligible for Kindergarten this year (he will be 5 in Sept) , however I consider him advanced and I want to start K this year.
He started to read short vowels words( cat , sam , men, pig ,work , will ) .
He loves books and listening to stories.
He has a very long attention span but he does not like too much writing . A little is ok. though . So a program with a lot of writing would not work for him.
He likes educational software and computer sites w/educational games.
He doesn't like crafts,painting,drawing,etc
He can count about 15 items and counts to 30.
I live in Fl but I am originally from Europe. My English is good but my accent is heavy .I choose to homeschool him because I AM NOT happy with the PS System here and I cannot afford private. I am not too organized and I am afraid that if I go without a satellite /umbrella school we will not accomplish much. I can afford 240/year -- that's how much is to enroll in Christian Liberty Academy.
ANY Advice will be greatly appreciated.
I really don't want to pay over $300 for the school,including the curriculum .I don't think is worth , especially for Kindergarten.

Got your email. While I have never followed a program like what you are looking for, there are some that I've heard of or just found that you could look into:

http://www.connectionsacademy.com
http://www.thecambridgeacademy.org/
http://homeschoolacademy.com/

That's all I can find that has an online format. There are others (just try a search for "homeschool academy" which have a correspondence type approach where you mail things in rather than do it online; you could try that, too, if you are open to that style).


To stay away from:
Anything by Mimi Rothschild, a woman who's got a questionable reputation. Here's just one thing about her. http://aha.typepad.com/aha_news_blog/200 5/05/is_there_a_lawy.html

This includes all of her schools:
http://www.learningbygrace.org/ Why does she have so many? Ah, now THAT's a question to be answered, isn't it?

ADDED: Just saw your addition. Other than an online public/charter school, you will not find something for less than $300. What you pay is tuition and shipping costs and everything. $300 for a year of that just isn't going to happen. Take the $300 and spend it on resources that look good to you, membership to a museum, or something else. It sounds like you know him well--you would easily be able to create a program for him that matches his needs instead of being accountable to an outside school. Besides, the paperwork from a private school is often meaningless to public schools because the curriculum is often completely different. There's no advantage in that regard.

SECOND ADDITION: I just had a look at Christian Liberty. I guess I have to take back my words about nothing out there being under $300! I have never, ever heard of a program that costs so little. If they meet everything you are looking for (and Christian Liberty is a highly regarded company--I've used some of their wonderful resources), then I'd say go for it.

2008-05-03 14:36:38 by sobusy