Have you heard about the Daily Five? I have no idea how I'm going to make it fit but we all have to use it!
OPEN HOUSE!! OMG!! We just had a meet and greet; kids put stuff in desks, etc. Parents and kids (a few) are already under my skin:mad:...
Is the "standards" CD cool for 5th graders? I have so many dorky Cds (per kids).
Our 'former' planning time is now 'collaboration' time. There isn't any difference for our kids because our team worked together prior to PLC....
We are using PLCs and "waste of time" sums up the experience! I guess if grade level teams NEVER worked together, it might be beneficial. The...
I am looking at the 5th Grade student texts (Math Expressions). At first glance, it appears to be very "watered down." I am looking to see if...
First Vista Order is Disappointing I just opened my first order from VISTA. I could cry! The small font is illegible (looks like ink blob) on...
Upsadaisy, I have also seen the newspapers you use and receive a free sample now and then. I've wondered how the kids would keep them organized...
This is an impossible situation BUT think twice about resigning. I haven't been in the job hunt for many years but my advice (FREE) is that you...
Construction Theme Idea for Fall 2008 ... This might have already appeared in someone else's reply, but it's very cool. Instead of bulletin...
EDM was really tough to work through with the range of abilities within my 5th grade class. I cannot imagine how you would do this with three...
Oh no! We are also looking at Math Expressions as a replacement for EDM. 2008-09 is a pilot year for us. Are there any "gotta try 'em" books...
We get ten. I used five and saved five. Being a cancer survivor has its benefits. One of them is playing hooky to rock my new grandsons! I don't...
This idea works for me. I've been teaching fifth grade for 15 years so I have a pretty good idea of when I'll need stuff. It seems like there...
My heart hurts for you and your family. I have personally battled what began as breast cancer and has metastasized to one lung and a few bones....
How is it your fault if two kids act like idiots when they have a new audience? You can't muzzle them ... even if it is tempting.:lol:
Do you think dad and grandparents would be more approachable? I was thinking about tapes as I read the suggestions. It sounds like they have...
Scholastic Catalog Codes I've been in this situation! When you log in, click on "Can't find Code." Then click "still can't find code" and you'll...
I don't have time to teach!! Am I the only one awake in the middle of the night wondering how I'll get everything in?? Fifth graders are pulled...
I have "team teachers" make plans and present a 10-15 minute Social Studies lesson each week. I definitely would give Mr. I.M. Bored a topic, a...
