Take Procedural Writing to the Next “Step”
…to use some of our new vocabulary. As students were planning, I allowed them to brainstorm with their table groups their long list of steps for the left side of…
…to use some of our new vocabulary. As students were planning, I allowed them to brainstorm with their table groups their long list of steps for the left side of…
…it a club, and daily add new names as work improves. Also might try no cost rewards for good work product like entering name in jar to draw for biweekly…
…Books • Reading Responses • Weekend Recaps Believe it or not, students look forward to receiving their new letter every Monday. They equally look forward to the (very brief)…
…your own grade level. I always knew that “intrinsic” motivation (doing something because you want to not because you will get a reward) was more effective than “extrinsic” motivation (earning…
…With each year, we embark on Family Science Night as a new and exciting experience. As a science committee, we learn from each event and strive to make the next…
…new concepts with a partner. Predict, Justify, & Check Partner Math Talk Activity Use this simple partner math talk activity to boost engagement and increase rigor with almost ANY assignment….
…what you send home, see if your newsletter suffers from one of these five flaws. Five Common Newsletter Flaws 1. It’s too wordy. People are really, really busy. So if…
…each new classroom we meet. It also includes a map in the front so the children can color in the state after we do the Skype. We try to talk…
…not introduce any new material while a small group is being pulled. You don’t want those students to miss anything. Stations I LOVE stations but they can be a little…
…today. Angela Watson’s newest book, Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day … No Matter What, has that and more! Every chapter is AMAZING, filled with wisdom, encouragement, and…
…that reason, Millionaire Teacher would make a terrific gift for any new teacher or teacher-to-be, but it’s also a great read for veteran teachers. In fact, it’s an awesome book…
…The next thing I knew, I was creating a pattern for the stoplight because I didn’t want anyone to have to draw one by hand. Then I decided to add…
