Occupy Kindergarten

When I was in Kindergarten, I remember doing a lot of circle time, singing songs, taking naps and fine motor trays.
Very similar to the set up on this website
//trilliummontessori.org/bugs-fine-motor-and-art-activities-on-the-shelf/


But with the push down of standards, kindergarten had turned in to a "worksheet factory" consisting of forced work and reading, and no consideration for developmental patterns or social skills. But it is possible to avoid being out in a box as a teachers. Here's how.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ye78F4Mnbk

Welcome!!

Welcome!!
 I'm super excited to share with you. I plan on writing about my daily adventures, the new and exciting things happening in my life, and some tid bits for teachers that I learn in my classes.

First a little about me.
I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Wyoming. I am majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education. One day I hope to teach 1st or second grade, but the more I'm in my early childhood classes the more I contemplate Kindergarten. I would also love to coach a high school team, but that's a long ways away.

This is my second year as a member of the UW cheer team. I am a flyer on the all girl team. I have been cheering since my freshmen year in high school so this is my 6th year. WOW!! I cant believe I've been doing this for 6 years. I'm surprised my body isn't more beat up.

WOW!! That was me at my first football game my freshmen year in high school. I look like a baby.








 This is me now!!








I also work as a carhop (I skate when there isn't snow and ice) at Sonic. Its my first and only job. So far. But I've been there for 3 1/2 years. I might say I hate it, but I would go anywhere else. At least until I start teaching.
 
 Stay tuned for more!!
Ashley