tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post3107136034783937234..comments2024-01-17T13:46:12.967-05:00Comments on Luckeyfrog's Lilypad: I Just Got a Teaching Job- Now What?!- Curriculum Overview (and Freebies)!luckeyfroghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09338266098096236978noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-12006276411946720212016-08-08T22:40:33.240-04:002016-08-08T22:40:33.240-04:00Hi Corrine! When I said basal, I was referring to ...Hi Corrine! When I said basal, I was referring to our textbook and its accompanying manual. Your school's sounds similar. It's okay if you won't be able to cover all of it! In most series, the content spirals so that you learn the same things a few times. I would ask other teachers at your school what they do! Hope that helps. Good luck!luckeyfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338266098096236978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-19623250051299649972016-08-07T21:40:08.296-04:002016-08-07T21:40:08.296-04:00What do you mean by the Basal? My school gave me t...What do you mean by the Basal? My school gave me textbooks, but no scope and sequence and no curriculum guide, they said teach and supplement how you feel is best. But I don't know what is best because it's my first year. Where do I start ? <br /><br />I can't cover the whole textbook so using the timeline guide in the textbook won't be enough . Tips ? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622572679775371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-2068240733431634212016-08-07T21:38:21.993-04:002016-08-07T21:38:21.993-04:00What do you mean by the Basal? My school gave me t...What do you mean by the Basal? My school gave me textbooks, but no scope and sequence and no curriculum guide, they said teach and supplement how you feel is best. But I don't know what is best because it's my first year. Where do I start ? <br /><br />I can't cover the whole textbook so using the timeline guide in the textbook won't be enough . Tips ? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622572679775371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-53070522563738345882012-07-22T23:13:09.098-04:002012-07-22T23:13:09.098-04:00Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment...I&#...Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment...I'm excited to share about new happenings in NC! I agree with your post...I have everything I want to decorate the room but no teacher manuals yet and that makes me nervous! Lol hopefully I'll get them in the next few weeks and I can start planning<br /><br />Sarah<br />Teachingiscolorful.blogspot.comSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11026307325427379083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-5595768599628888942012-07-22T11:11:50.343-04:002012-07-22T11:11:50.343-04:00A "guide." PERFECT wording- exactly what...A "guide." PERFECT wording- exactly what I was trying to say! :) Glad I'm not the only one who sees at least a little value in the basal!<br /><br />Jennyluckeyfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338266098096236978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-14391346816238873922012-07-22T11:10:57.663-04:002012-07-22T11:10:57.663-04:00Exactly! It's a good starting place, as long a...Exactly! It's a good starting place, as long as you don't just blindly follow it without thinking about what is truly best for your students! :)<br /><br />Excited to join your linky soon!<br /><br />Jennyluckeyfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338266098096236978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-54911444835218659512012-07-22T11:09:41.613-04:002012-07-22T11:09:41.613-04:00I DO think it's evil to blindly follow the bas...I DO think it's evil to blindly follow the basal, which some people do. But there are parts of ANY program I've ever worked with that are valuable. As a teacher, you just have to pick and choose what's good for your students!<br /><br />Especially for a new teacher, it's worth it to have a set scope and sequence already set up for you. Plus, you'll have some common literature to use, which you might not have otherwise. <br /><br />I'm slowly moving away from the basal, but I think sometimes new teachers think they shouldn't touch it, even the first year. Don't be afraid to use it as a guide and supplement with great lessons from other places as needed! :) It can be a good starting place!<br /><br />So glad these are helpful for you! :)<br /><br />Jennyluckeyfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338266098096236978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-71767428968614949412012-07-22T11:09:08.758-04:002012-07-22T11:09:08.758-04:00Hi, Jenny! I've chosen your wonderful blog fo...Hi, Jenny! I've chosen your wonderful blog for the Liebster Award! :)<br /><br />Jessica<br /><a href="http://heerenshappenings2.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Heeren's Happenings</a>Jessica Heerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772772455802249506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-81024993484481920252012-07-22T10:41:40.378-04:002012-07-22T10:41:40.378-04:00All my college teachers told me basals are evil to...All my college teachers told me basals are evil too so I'm so apprehensive to use them, and or maybe even, (GASP) like them. I really appreciate these posts though! They are so wonderful and have so much information. My first day of new teacher induction is tomorrow so I'll probably be back and frantically write down your questions to ask! Thanks again!<br />Liz<br /><a href="http://teachinginthevalley.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teaching in Valley</a>Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15507306119644086592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-68156472791731758122012-07-22T02:37:31.193-04:002012-07-22T02:37:31.193-04:00This is great - "Say it with me. The basal is...This is great - "Say it with me. The basal is not evil". You are funny! It's so true, though! The basal gets such a bad wrap but for new teachers and switching grade levels it really can be a great guide!<br /><br />Another great post! Come join my linky! :)<br /><br />Kate<br /><a href="http://www.secondgradesparkle.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Second Grade Sparkle</a>Kate Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709595474926024219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037219973966707056.post-82012134578790270682012-07-21T01:54:01.018-04:002012-07-21T01:54:01.018-04:00This was a wonderful post. I agree with all of you...This was a wonderful post. I agree with all of your points. I remember in college everyone said the BASAL was horrible. I learned it wasn't so bad after all. It was a guide.<br /> <br />✣ Miss Nelson✣<br /><b><i><a href="http://www.missnelsonsgotthecamera.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Miss Nelson’s Blog</a></i></b>Miss Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539338105523098667noreply@blogger.com