Guided Math - Chapter 3 Using Math Warm-Ups in Guided Mathis being hosted by:My Second Sense and Making it a a Middle School TeacherIt's not too late to join in on this book study. Even if you don't have a copy of the book, check out what others are saying, ask questions, and leave a comment if you have an idea or suggestion."No matter how [students] feel as they arrive, they are here to learn, and we are here to teach them. As we plan our lessons, we ask ourselves how we can stimulate their curiosity, motivate them, guide them, ... read more
Guided Math – Chapter 2
Guided Math, Chapter 2 - Using Guided Math to Create a Classroom Environment of NumeracyIn this chapter, Sammons discusses various elements for a successful math classroom. Here are some of those elements:- Large Group Area- Small Group Area- Workshop Area- Manipulatives- Calendars- Problem of the Day/Week- Word Wall or Vocabulary Display- Math Journals- Class-Made Charts- Math LiteratureSome of these elements I have already had in place with a lot of success. I already have designated spaces for whole group and small group reading ... read more
Guided Math – Chapter 1
Are you involved in the Guided Math Book Study? If not, head on over to Primary Inspired to get more info. I just got my hands on a copy of Guided Math yesterday so I'm a few days behind the book study group and trying to catch up. I finished Chapter 1 and have some lingering thoughts and questions. At the end of Chapter 1 there is a Review and Reflect section. I'll start there:Think of the way you currently teach mathematics.1. What aspects of it are successful?2. What aspects of it trouble you?My district ... read more
Two New Freebies & Project Updates
Today I began putting my clip chart together. I have each of the sections mounted on black paper, but I still need to measure out the colored papers so they overlap correctly. I began working on my weekly behavior recording sheets and family letter about the new system, too. My classroom library is still a work in progress. I have finished my book inventory and have started working on my basket/tub labels. That should take awhile...In the meantime, I have two more freebies I wanted to share with all of ... read more
Math Workshop & Guided Math
I recently spoke with a friend about the possibilities of trying a math workshop approach in the classroom. My district uses Everyday Math. While I love the idea of really reaching my math students at their instructional levels, I can't wrap my brain around exactly how this would all tie together with Everyday Math. Tonight I was looking around at other blogs and I stopped over at Primary Inspired. She mentioned that several bloggers were getting together to do a book study on Guided Math. This seems like a great (and safe) place to dive ... read more
Science Units & -ing Word Sort
I hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend. I'm glad so many of you were able to check out my classroom rewards freebie. I appreciate the feedback I have received by e-mail, comments on this blog, and commments at my TpT store. While I continue to add more and more projects to my plate this summer, I am reminded at how frustrated I am with science. We use the FOSS science kits in my district. I love the hands-on approach and enjoy the units that I teach. However, I find that as new science standards ... read more
Words Their Way and Spelling Scope & Sequence
What does spelling look like in your classroom? If you have an adopted spelling curriculum, are you following it? Do you find that the scope and sequence meets the needs of your students?I've just started looking into Words Their Way:The prices for all of the books can add up quickly! I want to make sure the investment is worth it, so here are my questions:Which books do I need?How hard is it to implement without training?Is there a suggested scope and sequence, or do you teach patterns based off of the ... read more
Do You Have a Snack Time During the School Day?
I wanted to find out where people stand on having snack time during the school day. My opinion?Pros - it helps if you have an early or late lunch time, morning snack can help those kids who don't get a good breakfast, it can provide a much-needed brain break Cons - messy, takes time, if you go the group snack route a lot of parents don't send in anything, if you go the individual route some kids never have anything What are your thoughts? ... read more
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