Thumb Thermometer
Yesterday I had the opportunity to observe a fabulous 3rd grade teacher present a writing minilesson on personal narratives. ...
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This is a great way to get the entire class to work together to monitor their behavior throughout the day. Draw a box on the...
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A couple of weeks ago my family and I were visiting some relatives in northern Michigan or “up North” as Michiganders would say. ...
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I borrowed this idea from a teacher years ago and have used it ever since. I have found it to be my most effective type of...
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Label a gallon-sized freezer Ziploc bag for each student. Have students use these to carry take-home folders, independent reading...
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Each week I like to spotlight one child as our Personality of the Week (my version of Student of the Week) and involve parents in...
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