Poetry is something I have always struggled with as a teacher. I have a hard time finding engaging poetry collections and just really don't get into poetry that much as a reader. When I was recommended this great poetry website (http://www.poetry4kids.com/) by a fellow teacher, I knew it was just what I needed and perfect for a shared reading activity. I know that as a … [Read more...] about Shared Reading for Upper Grades: Poetry Website
Archives for August 2012
Teaching Classroom Procedures
Classrooms procedures and explicitly teaching classroom procedures is the backbone of a successful classroom. I always teach, reteach, review, practice, review, reteach (you get the idea!) the procedures all year long. It helps my classroom run smoothly with less distractions and behavior problems. This year, I also wanted to have my students complete some type of … [Read more...] about Teaching Classroom Procedures
4th Grade Common Core Math Games {Free}
I have two math games for you today for free! We love using math games during our math centers and partner games are a particular favorite. I created these 4th Grade Common Core math games to review ways to write whole number, specifically standard form to word form and word form to standard form! This game aligns with 4th grade common core, but we still need to … [Read more...] about 4th Grade Common Core Math Games {Free}
FREE Sentence Stems for Reading Strategies
Each year, I begin my reading instruction with the focus on having my students discuss and record their thoughts while reading using think marks in reader's response letters and other write about reading activities. I implement strategies and instruction for this type of reading before we even get into 5th grade level reading instruction. Since the majority of my students … [Read more...] about FREE Sentence Stems for Reading Strategies
Math Constructed Response Tasks {and Smoothie Math Center Freebie}
I am slightly behind posting and I am about to go out to eat with the family. So, I will keep this short and sweet (which is kinda my style anyway). I want to share a new constructed math tasks resource I have been using with my students to improve their performance on math constructed response tasks. How I Use Math Constructed Response I created math constructed … [Read more...] about Math Constructed Response Tasks {and Smoothie Math Center Freebie}