Can you have the students complete the workbook page before they can go to one of the choices? I did a modified version of the daily 3 this past...
I would check out teacher pay teachers too. It has many centers for you to print out, cut , and laminate for good prices. I have found first...
Yes, it is counting towards instructional time. Our state just passed a bill that allows schools to use instructional a minutes to count so the...
Looks like we will have to have teacher-led recess to make up our snow days as an elementary school. Our middle and high school have enough time...
Very good program for math fluency. It is time consuming to grade, record and reload folders with new sheets every day. When I had an aid for...
I have a question about using a smiley face behavior plan. I have seen and used plans that had a smiley face, straight face, and frowny face. My...
We have a reading/vocabulary test weekly and I combine that with ar tests and class performance for reading. We have a weekly spelling test, too....
Yes, I have two computers. They are old and very slow. What are some good web searches? I may try research project on animals. Thanks!
I have three students in my first grade working at second grade level in reading and math. I want to challenge them, but not give them...
I think it would work. You might look it up on YouTube under 6th grade and see if they have examples of it being used. That's what I did before...
Look up information on whole brain teaching. They have 5 rules: 1. Follow directions quickly 2. Raise your hand to speak 3. Raise your hand...
I am looking for examples of standard based report cards for first grade. The few I have found include every single standard we do. I'm thinking...
I am starting a reading group of 26 high students this week. I want to be able to read with groups of 8, but not sure what to have the other...
I use flashcards, wrap-ups, and begin by teaching the doubles rap. I got the rap from Saxon math. I believe you can find it online. Then I...
I send home the spelling and reading test the day they take the test. The only ones who have to sign the tests and return them are the ones who...
Yeah, this! I couldn't have said it better myself. I have a great class this year, but it's still hard reteaching the routine/procedures last...
I have not read the book, but I do something similar to this. The main difference is every student has their own words for the week. At the...
Have you read Ron Clark's book "The Essential 55"? It is a great book. He's a teacher who has made 55 rules he thinks students (and people in...
You could do an author study--use two or three stories by the same author. Eric Carle books would work. He has some good math oriented stories...
Has anyone ever used foam core insulation to make a bulletin board? I'm looking for a way to make one cheap. I saw a picture online. It looked...
