Student learning is no accident!
Let’s think about where we are starting! If you missed the rubrics I posted yesterday, you may want to check them out. Level 1: Questions are rapid-fire,and convergent,with single correct answers. All discussion is between teacher and students; students are not invited to speak directly to one another. -> Level 2: The teacher frames some questions designed to promote student… Read More
Dear Fellow Teachers, Let’s roll up our sleeves, take some risks and be proud of the outcomes! It’s February and by now you have a good idea where you want to focus your attention. Maybe you’ve been observed by a colleague or administrator and you have some actual feedback to guide you (yes!!) or maybe you’ve known for months and… Read More
Dear Teachers, Thank you for attending today’s work session on using centers in the primary classroom! Here are the links and documents I promised you. I hope you find them helpful. My favorite website for literacy centers is the Florida Center for Reading Research. It is amazing because the skills are organized by grade level and common core standard. To… Read More
What would parents think if they knew? I find that the majority of first year teachers I support teach in multi-age, self-contained special education classrooms. Many of the challenges they face are unique to this setting and predictable to administrators and veteran teachers in the school. Many of these challenges are also driving potentially long term and high quality special… Read More
Good Morning & Happy Halloween! If you’re reading this, you have power somewhere… and that’s great news for you and your students. They are so lucky to have you today. I want to share a quick thought with you before your day goes into overdrive and you are lost in the responsibilities and assessments and deadlines of the noble profession… Read More
Lately, many of the teachers I support have been expressing a desire to take risks with new and different teaching strategies. One strategy many teachers are investigating is station teaching. Over the next two weeks I will attempt to respond to their needs as best I can through group work sessions, classroom observations and modeling. Here are some videos from… Read More
Is anyone else totally head over heels in l❤️ve with Jamboard??
How to use Jamboard in the classroom: 20+ tips and ideas - Ditch That Textbook
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Jamboard is a creative collaborative online whiteboard. How do you use Google Jamboard in the classroom? Check out these ideas!Self Care Saturday Secret:
After I fed my kids breakfast and cleaned up the mess, I turned the TV on and hid in the dining room with MY breakfast and a fresh, HOT cup of coffee. It’s probably the only 15 minutes I get to myself until I drive to work on Tuesday!
These banana chocolate chip pancakes are super easy and just as fluffy! Thanks @minimalistbaker for the awesome recipe!
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👀Teaching math to multiple levels doesn’t have to be TERRIFYING!?!
🦇Use one of my Halloween themed choice boards to provide three levels of bone chilling challenge!
👻 Self-checking student answer key creates independent routines so you can run a small group or conference with students.
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Update... it’s WORKING!!!!!
I’ve been sending about 1/3 of a class an email on their Distance Learning Day with silly directions like:
Email me a picture of a pumpkin today with “Boo” as the subject of the email.
Whoever follows the directions finds a prize on their desk in the morning. I say nothing 😳😳😳
More kids are seeing their emails!!!
Try it and tell me how it goes!!
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