Monday, July 18, 2011

A Less Scary Common Core

     I've seen some blog posts popping up about the Common Core State Standards and there seems to be a mixed bag of feelings about them.  I've become pretty familiar with them as part of a curriculum committee and I agree that they can be a little intimidating at first glance. Once you get to the bare bones however, I think the standards will really help teachers focus on what students need and ensure that they are challenged. Earlier today, Marlana over at Lil' Country Kindergarten was looking for a basic list of kindergarten standards without all the padding and background information.  I have a version that I created to hand out to parents after a bevy of questions about the standards (I thought I would hand it out at Open House.)  I'm going to send over to her, and I thought some of you might like it too.  I made it "kindergarten-y" in the hopes that it would inform parents without scaring them to death.  If you think you could use it as a parent handout or just as a resource for yourself, help yourself to a copy.  Have a great night!

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46 comments:

  1. MarlanaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Donna,

    I LOVE this! We are having a parent night before Open House that is geared specifically toward Kdg. parents because of the new standards. This will be perfect for them! I am so glad you shared! Do you mind if I edit my post to embed your wonderful freebie? If not, I will definitely link up to your post.

    Thank you!!!
    ✿Marlana
    Lil' Country Kindergarten

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  2. Actually KristenJuly 18, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Thanks so much for this. Very helpful and informative. Definitely less scary, too!

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  3. The Peterson FamilyJuly 19, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Thanks for sharing - there is a parent info pamphlet on the CCSS website that you can print off, but this is WAY cuter!

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  4. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Thanks SO much for doing this..It is much more parent friendly than the one I have (actually, it's more teacher friendly too!)

    Laura
    Kinder Kraziness

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  5. ElisabethJuly 19, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    This looks amazing! Definitely less scary when you look at this! I wish I had something like this for first grade!


    Elisabeth
    www.missdelk.blogspot.com

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  6. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I was wondering if you could make a first grade version. Would totally appreciate it!!!! ;)

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  7. Katie MenseJuly 20, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    ♥ it!!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Totally handing this out at Kinder orientation!!;)
    Little Warriors

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  8. Melissa WilliamsJuly 20, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    I love how user-friendly this is!
    First Grade Frame of Mind

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  9. DonnaJuly 20, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    I'm so glad everyone can use this. I've had a lot of requests for a first grade version, so I'm working on one (and one for second grade too) soo check back in a day or two!
    Donna

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  10. LynnJuly 20, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Wow! You're the best! I'd planned on working on a first grade one this summer, but now I can cross that off my massive "to do" list. Love reading your blog. I am working on getting mine off the ground, but I am feeling like a tech-dinosaur so it's taking me a bit longer than I'd hoped (plus having a toddler running around doesn't help!!).

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  11. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Hi--this is great! I am new to your blog and also to Google Docs. Can you give me any printing tips? Thanks!

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  12. DonnaJuly 21, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Anonymous,
    If you're having trouble printing, send me your email and I'll send you a copy!

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  13. KarenJuly 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Can you send it to me too? I could not print it either. Thank you SO much

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  14. KarenJuly 21, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    oops here is my email.
    Karen.Strawser@sbcglobal.net

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  15. Mrs. Cher HarrisonJuly 22, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Thank you thank you thank you!! :)

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  16. diedraJuly 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    My name is Diedra. I cannot believe what a terrific job you did on the K Common Core Standards. I would love to have them for first and second. You are amazing. Thanks for all hard work.Diedra

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  17. DonnaJuly 26, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Diedra,
    Thanks for such a nice comment! I have the first and second grade versions in my TPT store if you want to take a look. Have a great night!
    Donna
    First Grade CCSS
    Second Grade CCSS

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  18. ChrissyJuly 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Hi, Donna! These look amazing and I know they would be helpful at my school. Could you tell me what the font is in the document? I am unable to "see" the print (it is coming across as black smudges). Thank you for your help!! My email is singalullaby@yahoo.com.

    ReadWriteSing

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  19. JanetJuly 31, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Thank you so very much! This is excellent!

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  20. DebbieAugust 28, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I am having trouble printing this. Could you please email it to me?

    thanks so much.

    adjc2321@verizon.net

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  21. Christy's KindersOctober 24, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    This common core easy to read is exactly what I needed. Beautiful job

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  22. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Thank you for sharing this and taking the time to make this more user friendly. Our state has just adopted the CC Standards and reading this has lessen my hesitance to transition to this more rigorous standards.

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  23. JennDecember 3, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    This is adorable and much friendlier to look at with parents. However, when I try to download I am getting an error. Any pointers?

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  24. DonnaDecember 4, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Jenn,

    Hmm... I'm not sure... If you send me your email address, I'll send you a direct copy of it and we'll see if that works!

    Donna

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  25. Amy RiderDecember 22, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Thank you very much! This is great!

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  26. Amy RiderDecember 22, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Thank you very much! This is great!

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  27. vipjessicaMarch 8, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Hi! This is just lovely! It won't let me print it however :( Could you please email me the copy vipjessica39@yahoo.com?

    Thanks so much!

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    1. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 7:50 PM

      I can't get it to open without black lines and they black out the words, but I love it...anyway I can fix it or get it emailed? Sukii11@bellsouth.net I would be sooooo grateful.

      Thank you,
      Lauren

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:03 PM

      Could you PLEASE email me the social studies and science ones? These are INCREDIBLE! walford.ce@gmail.com

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  28. HeatherApril 26, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Thank you so much! This is amazing and I can't wait to show my team. This was just a huge discussion at our last meeting.

    kindergarten days

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  29. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Hi, I absolutely love this and would like to use it for our open house. I hate to trouble you but I can not get it to print. It shows the pictures but all of the print is just big black bars. Could you please if you have a moment email it to me at jens@standrewsschoolct.org

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  30. AnonymousJune 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I love this!! Can you make science and social studies?

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  31. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Wow! Thank you for sharing this! :)

    Jessica

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  32. Autumn SchaferJuly 13, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Can you please send this to me...I would LOVE to use this. Thank you so much for making this.

    Email- edgea@email.uscupstate.edu

    Thank you!

    -Autumn

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  33. resqrsladyJuly 18, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    this is awesome! thank you for sharing. Can you please send me the link?
    kgood@rialto.k12.ca.us
    resqrslady@msn.com

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  34. LaurieJuly 22, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Donna,
    You are wonderful! Thanks so much for creating this version of the common core standards. I have been looking for a less scary version for a while now. I appreciate your skills!
    Laurie Rodriguez
    K teacher in IL

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  35. jtsinijinnie of AZAugust 6, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    thank you... this made it easy for me to look forward to teaching Kindergarten with the Common Core Standards.. and like Laurie from IL said, "..a less scary version..."

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  36. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Thank you so much! !

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  37. UnknownAugust 18, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    I would love a copy of this as well! It is really well done!

    My email is nchappell930@gmail.com. Thanks! Let's hope for a less hectic start to the school year this time around! I'm also on the CT shoreline :)

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  38. Mom2KntnSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:27 PM


    Your Kdg. standards are awesome! I would greatly appreciate it if you would e-mail me a copy, too! My e-mail is lalipke@hotmail.com. Thanks so much!

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  39. AnonymousOctober 23, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Could I please have a copy of your Kindergarten User Friendly Version of the Common Core Standards?
    Thank you!
    bigginst@lockwoodschool.org

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  40. Jessica McDurmonApril 30, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Oh my gosh!!! You are awesome!!! Thank you so very much for sharing these!!! You are FABULOUS!!!!

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  41. AnonymousOctober 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    This is so amazing. I can't tell you how helpful this has been! It helps me as a teacher AND the parents!

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  42. AnonymousAugust 20, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    I would love to get a copy emailed to me as well. brantleyclark@gmail.com The file attached is corrupted.

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  43. AnonymousJune 9, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Could you please send me a copy of this to Kleskonut@aol.com? Thank you so much.

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