Taking the Mystery out of Vocabulary Study
…figure out the meanings of new words by the context clues around them. Then the next day, before you begin reading aloud, do a quick review of the previous day’s…
…figure out the meanings of new words by the context clues around them. Then the next day, before you begin reading aloud, do a quick review of the previous day’s…
…Page and look for the call for projects that goes out on Sunday morning as a part of Fund-day Sunday. The message goes out at 8 a.m. EST and teachers…
…equipment, pull-back cars, toy cars, marbles, balloon rockets, yo-yos, and spinning tops. During our study of force, my 5th grade classes completed a 2 day experiment using the scientific method…
…special activities, and they needed to learn now to get along right from the start. Mix ‘Em Up the First Three Days – I created new teams every day for…
…be like? Would the students be self-motivated and excited about learning? Would they treat each other with kindness and respect? Might you look forward to Monday mornings instead of dreading…
…new winner will be randomly selected each day for 10 days. At the time of each drawing, one of two prizes will be awarded. If a spot on the Caring…
…weekly Fundday Sunday contests, announcing contest winners, and answering questions about how to get projects funded. She loved interacting with teachers on Facebook, and she especially loved helping “newbies” get…
…Shiloh, and I allowed students in those groups to listen while reading their books each day. To manage the problem of multiple users needing the same audio player, I figured…
…the test without even trying!” This type of praise includes the hidden message is that we value the ability to make good grades without even trying. Students might also conclude…
…Hands-on, active-engagement lessons are just as important as they ever were, and perhaps even MORE important! In today’s world, kids need even more opportunities to learn how to work effectively…
…intrigued, so one day I decided to pose my own question – “Who can tell me about Whole Brain Teaching?” Holy Cow! Hundreds of teachers responded with glowing reviews of…
…students in the United States are ELLs (English Language Learners)! Today I invite you to ponder some questions in order to determine whether your classroom is as ELL-friendly as it…
