I have tried several systems in my 4th grade classroom. I came across this idea in the mailbox magazine...it's working out so maybe you can try...
I feel the same way as all of you. I don't like it when our principal asks us to come up with a way to get all kids to school. I told my students...
Thanks for the Laura Chandler website address! I will definitely use her stuff.
Thanks for responding to my post. This particular student I am speaking of just doesn't want to help the less talented students in my class. He...
Hello Teachers, I was wondering if you could give me some advice on something that a child told me today... I was talking to one of my...
What are some good ideas on how to talk to a kid that just doesn't want to bond. I mean he won't even say goodmorning...and definitely doesn't...
What kind of multiplication homework do you give as practice? I know my kids do not know their mulitiplication facts and I want them to practice...
Can I use the Lit Circles for all content areas? I would like to use them during sci. and ss. what do you think?
Well not from what I know so far. His main concern is being laughed at for having the wrong answer. I am trying to slowly get him talking by...
Hello, I have a student who is very quiet. I have a difficult time getting him to participate during class and even if pulled aside. If anyone has...
How do you do vocab/spelling jeopardy? I would like to do something fun like that, my kids need to review a lot of words... thanks.
I also got some story starters from the dollar tree. I am thinking I will have those available. I don't want to create more work for me so I want...
that's right keeping them on topic is what's tough. I just don't want to move on too fast. i will have some help on tues. from the writing/reading...
I am also having difficulty teaching writing. How do I go about teaching the writing process? Any good websites or books to learn more...I am new...
Thanks so much. I think this is great. I did buy some center activities (folder center activities) I think I am also have those available.
hello teachers. I was wondering if anyone had some activities they could share with me for students that finish work early. I have a couple of...
Hi from TExas. I was wondering if anyone here posts their state standards in the classroom. If you do how do you post them and keep them...
This is my first year teaching 4th & I look forward to reading most of these books to my students. I enjoy it when the laugh @ the jokes and use...
Hello everyone, I was wondering if any of you keep journals or spirals for the content areas? How do you all organize? Label? Are there any ideas...
I am also new to 4th grade, start on Monday, got switched on Thursday!!! I would aslo appreciate any helpful ideas, especially with writing....
