Yeah good point. It might be something I run by the principal before implementing, just to make sure its okay. As long as the focus on...
Anyone have ideas on ways to connect college basketball's March Madness to math class? I'm thinking this could be a nice break, that the kids...
Isn't hard to believe that the recent group of 5th grade students have no memory of Sept 11? Sorry, I don't have a picture book for you, but...
Anyone have any ideas of ways to connect curriculum to the upcoming winter olympics? I was thinking about connecting to math in some way, as we...
Does anyone have any sites that have Everyday Math Lessons posted online through Powerpoint or Smart Notebook? We have a new projector, and I...
Kids usually like Andrew Clements books too. Frindle and The Landry News are both good.
Because of Winn Dixie (Might be better suited for younger readers, but my 5th graders loved it!) The Cay Maniac Magee Among the Hidden
I have a high school student in my classroom for the next few weeks, and I'm struggling with what work to give them. She isn't supposed to be...
Now that the state writing assessments are over, I feel like I can give the students some time for some creative writing activities. Does anyone...
I started reading Fever: 1793 with my students, and I wanted to see if anyone else has used it before and had any ideas about projects that go...
Does anyone have any ideas for Valentine's Day activities? I was thinking about having the kids write a valentine's card to a family member, but...
Great responses so far. I am intrested in the Amazing Adjectives and Vivid Verbs! I am wondering how much time you have for writing each day. I...
I don't know about other teachers, but I feel like writing is the subject I have the most difficulty teaching. I was hoping we could share some...
I decided to have the kids write the three paragraph piece about a special holiday memory. I cut out gingerbread men and snowmen, and the kids...
Thanks so much for all of your help! I like the idea of laminating their writing, so that they can then hang it up or use it as an ornament. The...
Anyone have any ideas for meaningful gifts that the kids can make for their parents? I know I have several students that are economically...
I have 20 minutes to do a lesson on whatever I want to do. I wanted to do a science experiment or something else that is "hands-on," but I don't...
I'm making the transition from substitute teacher to long-term sub next week. I have been in the room a few times, and I am planning on keeping...
I just got a job as a long term sub for a 5th grade classroom. I will start in a few weeks, and was wondering if anyone had any ideas or tips on...
I was worried that I talked too fast during my first interview. That is definitely something I need to work on. Thanks for the help! I'm in...
