It takes 2 weeks for first graders to be able to be "independent" at centers. If you don't take the two weeks, you will never have peace for your...
Remember, there are no silly questions:)
Maybe: Kidwriting Partners or Partners in Writing not very "snappy" sorry:)
I too have students in first and second grade who do not know their letter sounds, let alone read, when they arrive in my class. Some have never...
for a different twist on "Pilgrims" read: Molly's Pilgrim It's about a girl from Russia who moved to America to find "freedom". The students in...
We are in a very poor area so never make much money until we decided to get "business partners" like a neighborhood church (they also provide...
Have you read or seen: Beatrice's Goat by Page McBrier Brother Eagle, Sister Sky a message from Chief Seattle Dream Catcher by Audrey Osofsky The...
How about "The brain Dance"? It's really cool because you can tell when someone can read if they can do the whole dance correctly. This...
I'm not sure I understand what "small moments" means in this case.
Math Journals: We put the date on the top of the page and then add/sub/maltiplication/divide(those that can) to equal that #. Then we share 5...
I agree. My students love attention, any kind. Putting them in table groups and handing out point for the tables who follow directions works...
I would love to help. I will have to leave this thread at 7:30PST, but until then, I'll be here. lovetoteach1/2