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    I need someone who would be willing to guide me through
    setting up Four-Blocks in my classroom!! I guess you could
    say, a mentor. I am a 3rd grade teacher at a public school
    in Georgia. My school does NOT have any literacy program
    that is mandated by our system. I really like FB and I'm
    truly excited to imple...See More
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    deb /blockquote>

    you've gotten great advice for books. I made sure my kids read
    daily doing a similar idea for gathering books.

    I also used a to z to make books - I taught my second graders
    how to make their own books. It worked great.

    I used scholastic magazine

    i used weekly reader

    I used nationa...See More
    Aug 2, 2007
    dc /blockquote>

    I subscribe to Cricket, Spider, and Ladybug Magazines. They cost
    about 35.00 a year for one copy. But then I will copy the
    wonderful stories out of them to read and discuss together for
    guided reading.
    Aug 7, 2007
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    I'm going back to first grade after a few years, different
    school. Last time I taught first I had saxon letter tile
    cards for each child to keep at their desk. I don't have
    that this time. I'm thinking of just cutting index cards
    up to make letter tiles for each child. Anybody still do
    making words activ...See More
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    Dawn/FL /blockquote>

    If you don't mind spending a little of your own money, the
    Carson Dellosa letters are really great. I've been using
    the same sets for six years now. They have big letters
    too. Dawn/FL

    On 7/30/07, Liz wrote:
    > I'm going back to first grade after a few years, different
    > school. Last time I ...See More
    Aug 1, 2007
    rhonda/1st /blockquote>

    Regarding envelopes to take home. I have used regular copy
    paper, you could also use construction paper, and make my own
    by folding up about 2/3 of the way, staple on each side, and
    then fold the other 1/3 down. I have the kids put their names
    on them, and they bring them back and forth in their MOOSE
    bi...See More
    Aug 19, 2007
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    I'm going back to first grade, in a new state. I loved 4
    blocks. I used it in SC. Now I'm on the west coast, and
    it's been a few years. 4 blocks doesn't seem to be as
    popular anymore. I still want to use several aspects of
    it. Anybody have a schedule for a typical day? Thanks!
    deb /blockquote>

    Guess it depends where you are. It is popular around here.

    On 8/01/07, deb wrote:
    school starts 8:20
    > 8:30-9:00 phonics instruction (includes spelling)
    > 9:00-9:40 writing instruction
    > 9:40-9:55 bathroom break (had to, no choice out of room)
    > 9:55-10:45 Guided reading - Comprehension ...See More
    Aug 2, 2007
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    I want to start my school year out by talking about
    teamwork as our building is doing a school-wide theme on
    sports. I need help in coming up with books to read that
    go along with teamwork. Please help.
    C Westman /blockquote>

    On 8/03/07, Denice wrote:
    > I want to start my school year out by talking about
    > teamwork as our building is doing a school-wide theme on
    > sports. I need help in coming up with books to read that
    > go along with teamwork. Please help.
    >
    check out Beth Newingham's website and scholasti...See More
    Aug 9, 2007
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    I'm just about sold on trying Four Blocks this year, but I
    have a muiti age classroom Some first some second. How
    would I do the guided reading block with such a range in
    reading ability? The independent reading will be a cinch,
    but how to cover all kiddos with one lesson, from which
    basal?
    Any sugge...See More
    jessica /blockquote>

    I also teach a multiage (2/3/4) and find that guided reading is the hardest
    block. I have had to adapt the program, both for making words and guided
    reading.

    -For making words, the 5 word wall words a week were not working well for me
    (wow, look at that alliteration!) anway, I ended up doing 5 individu...See More
    Aug 9, 2007
    Crystal On 8/06/07, Pat wrote: > I'm just about sold on trying Four Blocks this year, but I > have a muiti age classroom Some first some second. How > would I do the guided reading block with such a range in > reading ability? The independent reading will be a cinch, > but how to cover all kiddos with one lesson, from which > basal? > ...See More
    Jun 29, 2008
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    Do the nifty fifty and the frequently misspelled words go
    on the word wall?

    TIA for your input
    /blockquote>

    I am looking for a 0-6 point student friendly writing
    rubric for second grade. I want my students to be able to
    use it to reflect on their writing, as well as myself to
    give grades. Dawn/FL
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    Well, we returned to school today and this is how
    mandatory PE will be handled at my school. Our PE teacher
    will double up classes twice a week. On the other days,
    the classroom teacher will be responsibile for providing
    PE. We have been dictated a time in our schedule to do
    this and this will be a struc...See More
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    Joann Nash /blockquote>

    On 4/19/08, Dawn/FL wrote:
    > Keith, isn't it ironic that our governor passed this law and then
    > budget cuts would be made so that it can't be implemented. I
    > totally agree that students need physical education. My issue was
    > the governor mandating how much, therefore, cutting into my
    > ...See More
    Apr 21, 2008
    Joann Nash /blockquote>

    On 4/19/08, Dawn/FL wrote:
    > Keith, isn't it ironic that our governor passed this law and then
    > budget cuts would be made so that it can't be implemented. I
    > totally agree that students need physical education. My issue was
    > the governor mandating how much, therefore, cutting into my
    > ...See More
    Apr 21, 2008
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    Hi,
    Several years ago I printed a book mark with fix up
    strategies on it. I can no longer find it. Does anyone have
    the web site?
    Thanks
    Diane
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    dianebanman /blockquote>

    Perhaps Readinglady.com is not the place to find these bookmarks.
    I will look when I go back to school next week, and I'll let you
    know.

    On 8/20/07, Diane wrote:
    > Diane 2
    > Readinglady may be the place but where do I find the book marks
    > on her site?
    >
    > Thanks Diane
    >...See More
    Aug 21, 2007
    paula /blockquote>

    I found these, is this what you wanted?



    paula
    Sep 16, 2007
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    If you haven't heard of this and you teach primary, check
    it out. There are decoding and comprehension bookmarks,
    posters, and charts that you can print out.

    [link removed]

    Dawn/FL

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