Core standards

I noticed a lot of the fine arts being fulfilled in art projects weather it related to science or language arts by the first grade teacher I observed. She instructs them to draw their scientific observations and has them draw illustrations for original books. 

 I think she gives a lot of emphasis to science and library/media. She always makes sure they have books to read and gives them time in class to read. She makes them excited to read. She teaches them to think about things like a scientist by asking questions, making observations, and forming a hypothesis. Then preforming an experiment.

I spend a lot of time in her class during science and centers which combines math and reading with fine arts and a few other things. I have never seen social studies taught in class but I assume it is done while I am not there.

I spoke to a special needs kindergarten teacher and she likes the direction that the standards give but thinks that using the standards in class and working with children helps them fulfill those standards much more than standardized testing does. I'm sure with a lot of energetic kindergartners who have trouble focusing it would be difficult for both the students and the teacher to get through standardized testing.

She loved the effects of no child left behind and how it has helped the students in her class get assessed and recieve the help that they need in getting an education. She likes that it has stopped kids from falling through the cracks and helps all children recieve the same education.

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