He sounds like he might have a processing issue. I have had a few students like this (2nd grade). Even when I give directions to them (standing...
Last year was that first year we started Daily 5 throughout all grade levels. It took a while for my second graders last year to develop reading...
It used to be 1 template per week fit all subjects i teach on it in8 pages. Now I have a new template for each subject that is 8 pages. So 8 x...
I have used morning meeting with 3rd graders before. It is a good way to develop a positive classroom environment. My students would share...
When I first started everyone had to hand write the lesson plans and make a copy and put in the principal's mailbox. After a few years, he...
Every year I start a little differently, but the one thing I always start with is furniture. All my furniture is usually piled into the middle of...
I am re-doing my classroom. I felt like I was in a funk this year and over the summer I decided I needed a change. I have been mapping out where...
For guided reading, it really depends on where the kids are. Some years, I only have one group reading chapter books, some years I have two...
I only use the reading books.... We got the reading streets series five years ago.... there was a lot that went with it, and we were required to...
This will be my third year as a team lead. You don't have to do everything at once. Make sure to talk with your P about certain expectations he...
WHEW! 1 day down, 179 more days to go. I survived my new group of second graders with only 1 crier (for only 20 mins), 1 student who forgot I...
I have set up a classroom website this year. But, I was wondering for those who have a blog, what do you blog about? Is it about what is...
I also have the morning meeting book. However, due to time constraints, I can only do certain components or I shorten the greeting. I don't have...
At the end of the day I try and get everything ready for the next day and/or week. However I sometimes get side tracked with chatting with...
leighbball I came up with those after looking at other examples online and making it geared toward my class/school. You are absolutely welcome...
Thanks tgim I used to free group and chose a template out of their design packages and then I was able to edit the html in the CSS page, which...
Hey All! I have been working on my classroom website this summer (one of many projects :) ). I wanted some feedback on what you guys think. It...
I'd definently go with the 4 square, made my life so much easier! Lucy Caulkins as well! Good Luck! :D
Yes, I did this for the past couple of years. I taught second and third. I modeled how they turn in their seats in order to see the board, so...
My kids use internet4classrooms.com Click on grade level help on the side and it will bring up games for grades PreK through 8. They have a...
