we are using storytime too. we spend much more time working on reading response w/ evidence than other portions of the program. i hope to...
we start with one paragraph then expand out to four or five paragraphs. we use Step Up to Writing combined with the 6 traits. the Step Up has...
my students enjoy this website. http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.htm
i'm sure i'm too late but here's my contribution... - absent attendant: help those who were absent to catch up on missing work - energy monitor:...
i'm going to use teacherease this year. i was thinking about allowing the parents/students to view it but then decided against it for this year....
cute ideas! what did you use as the overcoat? does it dry clear and hard or is it still sticky or soft (meaning that indentations can be...
:sorry: okay this is another way i found it: http://www.rcs.k12.va.us/pfes/teachers%20only/teacher_resources%202.htm click on Karen's...
i bring my two year old with me. my students seem to enjoy seeing a different side of me too. they love playing with her and many times it keeps...
RIP is a scientific inquiry process created by Dr. Landsman from New Jersey. it's a different approach to the "scientific process". although...
i stumbled across this powerpoint with a variety of examples for almost all subject areas. thought i would share!...
thanks ancientcivteach. i've been thinking about SS too. there are a lot of examples in SS!! i was also thinking about everyday math since...
Does anyone use RIP (Research Investigation Process) to facilitate critical thinking in science? I took one workshop from Dr. Landsman and...
if a student gives me his/her sports schedule i ask him/her to star a few games and i choose one or two from the season. it's a nice time to see...
which subject is best to begin with for a newbie? i was thinking about either math, reading, or social studies. how many different subjects do...
do you think 3rd grade would be interested in the primary or intermediate version better?
i haven't had the dull pencil problem in 3rd grade (they remember to sharpen at recess or after school and they are more willing to share with...
on the first day of school, my students create class rules on index cards. on the second day of school, we review the rules then realize how many...
i just watched that video last night on my puter! it gets me excited to begin working with my students again. have you seen any other teaching...
if you can break up the work and delegate, it isn't SO overwhelming (though it still takes a lot of work).
if you have former students (now in 5th or 6th grade) that enjoy helping afterschool, you might think of asking them. i actually have former...
