just looked at the link... I guess what I'm going to is a Texas version since it's in the Woodlands, TX and in June.
I'm going! Didn't realize it was a national thing!
Colonial America: Blood on the River: Jamestown 1607
We just recorded podcasts today in my fifth grade class! My students pick a topic then fill out a podcast script. I used to only have them do...
Has anyone taught using these materials before? I'm starting a unit on pioneers when we get back from spring break next year. I'm using most of...
My kids love: The Lightning Thief (though it's hard to find kids that haven't read it by 5th) Coraline Blood on River: James Town 1607 My Brother...
I have 12 boys and 6 girls. We are going to make valentines for family members and mailboxes to receive them; I've never NOT had kids bring them...
Pencils, red/blue pens, markers, colored pencils, glue, scissors.. and a plant :) All other materials are in one of those colored rolling drawer...
I would be more selective about what you take grades on and what you check for completion, understanding, etc... perhaps grade a portion of an...
if you have generalist certification, you just need supplemental ESL.
parrot in the oven or crazy loco
I split up my multiplication flashcards among pairs of students and they play War. I also do a game called Last Man Standing where students all...
My teammates and I LOVE Hunger Games, but all agree that it's totally inappropriate for fifth grade. We're all doing Among the Hidden by Haddix...
Lily (Kevin Henkes), Ms. Frizzle (Magic School Bus), Fancy Nancy, Olivia
Science A to Z is awesome and I love a lot of Lakeshore's materials, esp. Science Quiz Game Show and their upper elementary science kits.
In Texas, we're moving from the old language of Limited English Proficient (LEP) to ELL. But I've always understood ELL to be a person, ESL is a...
i third arcademicskillbuilders, my kids are totally obsessed!
I use music during extended writing time and to teach lots of concepts in science and math. I particularly love "Here Comes Science" by They...
My students have DEAR time (Drop Everything and Read)... gives me a chance to check homework and conference w/kids about stuff for about 15-20...
Thanks for the tips... I also thought of having a bubble tea party, w/the kids bringing in the fruits and yogurt to make smoothies and I can get...
