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The Truth About Homework - Read Full Article

Donald's Dad (101), Donald, passed this article on...

An article from Education Week

How much homework is too much? - The lowdown on homework | GreatSchools - Read Full Article

Got this lovely link from Samantha's mom (K002), Anna, and thought you might enjoy a quick read.
You already know my opinion!--Donna

Studying Young Minds, and How to Teach Them - Read Full Article

Interesting article in the NYT regarding the teaching of Math.
We've introduced a new tool to the children in December, a manipulative developed by Adrian Treffers called the rekenrek. It's a counting frame that encourages automaticiity in addition and subtraction. We've seen some interesting results regarding subitizing.

Stop by my office and I'll show you what I mean.

It's exciting to read new research that supports our work.


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Did you miss the BOOK TALK with Stephanie Parsons on March 4?
Stay tuned! Nicole will be posting an edited version of the event...

Monday, March 15
Field Trip K-003
Puppetworks
Tuesday, March 16
Half Day
Dismissal @ 11:40
Parent Teacher Conferences
1:00-3:30 & 5:30-8:00
Wednesday, March 24
Field Trip 1-101
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Field Trip K-001
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Transit Museum