Fifth Grade Teachers Chatboard

Aug 18, 2014

Susan Fitzell offers 12 adaptable homework activities for kids of all ages.

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Jeff Krempler On 8/18/14, Teachers.Net Gazette wrote: > Susan Fitzell offers 12 adaptable homework activities for > kids of all ages. > > gazette.teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/susan-fitzell/12- homework-assignments/ I read your 12 Doable Homework Assignments and really liked three in particular - Visual Flash cards, Sequence Charts, and creating a m...See More

Aug 18, 2014

sfitzell Hello Jeff, I'm not sure how much technology you have access to, however, if you have students with a mobile device, or a tablet, or even a laptop or Chromebook with a browser, a great option is to have students create video explaining or teaching math that they learn in class. I found a couple ideas using ToonTastic on the iPad that you can check ...See More

Aug 18, 2014

Homework / reward system

by Sam Radeff

Aug 15, 2014

I've been teaching for seven years and have yet to establish a homework policy / classroom reward system that I am 100% happy with. I am looking for any ideas that have worked and are relatively easy to maintain. If you could address the following it would also help a lot- What happens when students do not complete homework? Thank you in advance!!

How a shoe can teach responsibility - Marjan Glavac

Aug 7, 2014

Marjan Glavac (@BusyEducator) writes about a unique method that worked for him to teach his students about responsibility.

Clever get-to-know-each-other activity for new school year

Aug 5, 2014

Toilet paper! (Be sure to read the comment added below the linked activity for a teacher's alternate idea...and share yours.)

Should I Come Out?

by Rob

Jul 21, 2014

This past week I got married - to my boyfriend. I want to share this with everyone - including my students. I want to put my wedding photo by my desk just like other teachers do. I want to come out to my class in an appropriate way but am not sure how to go about it.

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Rob I teach in a suburb of Philadelphia - we just got marriage equality here in June. I'm confident my coming out will not cause too much of a fuss as our area typically votes Democrat.

On 7/27/14, sincere congratulations wrote: > On 7/21/14, Rob wrote: >> This past week I got married - to my boyfriend. I want to >> share this ...See More

Jul 29, 2014

best wishes too On 7/29/14, Rob wrote: > I teach in a suburb of Philadelphia - we just got marriage > equality here in June. I'm confident my coming out will not > cause too much of a fuss as our area typically votes Democrat. > > On 7/27/14, sincere congratulations wrote: >> On 7/21/14, Rob wrote: >>> This past week I got married - t...See More

Aug 4, 2014

How to get children to read more

by Ruth

Jan 15, 2013

I need some ideas on how to get the childen to read more. What are some of the things that you do to get them to read.

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dc The one thing that has helped my students to start reading and expanding their reading "taste" is for me to actually read books and come to school excited about the books as I share with them. I have sparked the interest in my fifth graders on several series just by doing this.

Also, we read at least 20 minutes each day. This time is just...See More

Mar 29, 2013

Joman One thing that seems obvious but isn't always obvious is to give children time to read at school. I found that on average children read less than 10 minutes in school a day. Sad, but true. I made a vow to myself that not only would they read, but I would read as well. Read Igniting a Passion for Reading by Steven L. Layne. So many easy and practica...See More

Jul 30, 2014

What's Behind Claims that Kids Are Coddled, Overcelebrated?

In his article "Trophy Fury - What's Behind Claims that Kids Are Coddled and Over-celebrated?" Alfie Kohn writes:

"The last time I checked, a web search for the phrases 'everyone gets a trophy' and 'trophies just for showing up' produced more than 700,000 hits. The links mostly point to expressions of outrage that a thanks-for-playing toke...See More

Jul 14, 2014

The Silent Playground – Why Students Need Daily Recess

The school playground was once the highlight of most elementary students’ days. It was an escape where children could socialize with friends, participate in free play, take part in sports, and explore nature.

The endless laughter that once echoed from elementary school playgrounds has unfortunately turned into silence. [Click below to r...See More

Jul 7, 2014

Departmentalizing

by Tim

May 29, 2014

My 5th grade teammates and I are planning to departmentalized next year. I will teach reading and social studies...there are 3 of us. How has departmentalizing worked for other? Any advice?

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Chuck On 5/29/14, Tim wrote: > My 5th grade teammates and I are planning to > departmentalized next year. Any advice?

My 5th grade colleague and I discussed this at the end of last year. I'd like to hear the feedback you got if you're willing to share.

Thanks

Jul 5, 2014

Jul 5, 2014

How to Change your Classroom and Yourself with Gratitude

Jun 17, 2014

Teacher Owen Griffith writes:

Would you like to improve the culture in your classroom and your life? Try gratitude. This is the most powerful tool that I know. [Click below to read the article.]