4 Square Planning: The Key to Organized Writing
…grow as writers, students must learn what works best for them (How do I best organize my thoughts? How thoroughly do I need to plan? How long does it take…
…grow as writers, students must learn what works best for them (How do I best organize my thoughts? How thoroughly do I need to plan? How long does it take…
…students understand that the word “frustrated,” for instance, is very different from “ballistic.” After choosing the cards that best labeled Sophie’s various states of anger, I asked my class to…
…I asked the fans of my Teaching Resources Facebook page to share the best student teacher gifts they’ve given or received. Over 250 people responded, and even though there were…
I’m excited to be joining some of my favorite upper elementary teacher bloggers who have put together a Teacher’s Back to School Survival Guide with some of our best tips!…
…expert because she reads and edits project proposals which means she knows exactly how to write them so they have the best chance of getting funded. She’s been using DonorsChoose…
…12 markers on the numbered squares on their boards in any arrangement they wish. Have them take turns rolling two dice, adding the numbers, and removing all game markers from…
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Teaching kids what it means to have a growth mindset is often easier than helping them replace their fixed mindset thoughts and behaviors with more empowering ones. For example, students…
…your class. This is a great place to add typing websites, learning platforms, or websites that your students need to access on a regular basis. Don’t overuse this feature, but…
…that make them feel lucky. How about caring friends, a warm place to sleep at night, and the skills they’ve learned? Be sure to provide time for students to share what…
…or seems off task, walk over and place one of the stop signs in the center of the team. This is a signal to them to be quiet for one…
…empower students to become better readers by allowing them to select and read books of their own choosing. In both programs, reading instruction takes place through mini-lessons, independent conferences, and…
