I think these featured websites are some of the best for classrrom management. They feature rich ideas and insight into classroom management:

http://www.kellyskindergarten.com/songs/songs.htm

http://excellingenriching.blogspot.com/

http://www.prekinders.com/classroom-ideas/

http://eflawrence.weebly.com/classroom-structure-ideas.html

   First, I would like to talk about Kellyskindergarten.com. I generally love the layout of this page and how easily accessible her ideas are. I really like the way she organized all of her ideas by category. Two categories that stuck out to me were the Behavior Management Tools and Song Pack links. In the Song packs she gives a list of songs for the kids to learn in chronological order ranging from the beginning of the school year towards the end. The First Song in particular, The "Rules Rap" , is what I think is a fun way to get children familiar with the rules fast. It also blends a teacher centered style with the learner centered by having the children feel involved with the rules.
   The Song pack page also features songs featuring dates. They are the perfect way to help Kindergartners learn while having fun. Songs also go a long way with helping Children deal with transitions and get them to loosen up after lessons.
   The Behavior Management tools I feel are very helpful to teachers who want to keep discipline in their classrooms. What I liked about it was the similarity to the card system used in the school of the second grade class I am in. The author mentions how she deals out punishments in a case by case basis and offers choices as not to engage in a power struggle which I feel is a good tactic especially with younger children. Another good point about the link is the links to various charts on behavioral management.



   Next, http://excellingenriching.blogspot.com/ provides simple strategies for learners of various ages. It also takes the time to mention that even in the womb, a baby can understand you. When the baby is still very young this teacher encourages parents to read aloud to them as they are absorbing everyword. I think this is am important point since this is when children begin to develop their simple vocabulary. Reading to them as much as possible and as early as possible means that the child has a better chance of having better reading skills. It makes sure to point out good positions to read and what kinds of books are(picture books with vibrant colors.
   The second suggested activity Is the "Story Lab". This is for pre-k and the books get increasingly more complex. According to the blog, "Structure and arrangement for this activity can be done with a partner or a small group at the table or carpet area. Organization is created by scheduling a time block where students have the opportunity to interact around books with peers and adults"

Prekinders.com was very eye grabbing as it provided lots of useful materials to give out. I really thought the "Learning Areas" Tab was the standout of the site because it gave very tactile lessons for students. I think lessons that provide hands on learning are the best kinds for young students. I mostly investigated the Math section and Liked what I saw. It offered a myriad of ways to get students to learn to count. Some of the ideas are things I did not think of such as "Drawing Numbered Sets". I even witnessed a variation of the "Count and Match Game"  in the Pre-k class I observed earlier today. Tactile learning should be a staple in every lesson and I am glad that this Blog featured it.


Finally, http://eflawrence.weebly.com/classroom-structure-ideas.html talks about classroom structure and oraganization. I feel that this is very important to creating a safe learning environment for students. The author of the site provides Helpful tips like a Homework management tables. I liked this because it was something I saw in both classes I observed. Having a designated place for homework means their will be no confusion and students can get into a routine of dropping off their work in a specific spot. There are slo ideas like supply spots and the use of Labeling. The most useful thing I found was http://classroom.4teachers.org/ within the blog. It provided a way to make the layout of your classroom. I thought it was a nice touch.


The first peer's blog I read was Amy's which could be found at: http://amyekrunich.blogspot.de/

I thought that Clutterfree classroom was the best website of the bunch because the layout was rather interesting and it had a simple interface for what it did. Each node sends you to a bunch of useful suggestions. For example the tech node provided suggestions on how you should place hardware throughout the room. It talked about the logistics regarding single and multi-computered rooms as well important safety issues such as wire location.  I also felt Teaching for Two and three year olds was a well crafted sight. It put emphasis on learning through the environment and the  author used various pictures of kids performing the activities. I thought this made for a more convincing argument for he use of such activities rather than simply using words


The Second Peer's blog read was Martha's which can be found at: http://revbeacham.blogspot.com

I like teachpreschool.org for its original ideas. It gives pictures with simple captions that do not give too much away about the activity but give a general idea. I love the author of the website was able to turn the itsy bitsy spider into and interactive song. My favorite post is the Exploring the tools of a scientist. It really catered to a young child's need to explore and understand their environment which is the heart of Science. The pre-kpages.com com was an interesting site as well because it provided different topics every few days. I like that instead of a daily update as it gives followers a chance to read and take in each pot. It is also very easy on the eyes. the only Sight I disagree that is helpful is Mrs. Carpenter's web page. I felt that although it had nice pictures there was not enough descriptions of why the classroom was set up the way it was. It seemed more like a sight to show current events of the class.