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by Audrianna

Jan 6, 2012

I AM SO PROUD OF MORNINGSIDE AND SOME TEACHERS I JUST FEEL LIKE CURSING THEM OUT BUT I DONT

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Cabin Faced West

by Robert

Jan 9, 2012

I am teaching the novel The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz. I am having a hard time locating materials. Does anyone have any ideas where I can find them?

Thanks,

Robert

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LIstening skills help

by Jenny

Jan 18, 2012

Hi everyone! My school is trying to focus on weaknesses the kids show in standardized testing and is making an action plan to better ourselves. Do any of you have any ideas of activities to help my students with their listening skills? Thanks for any help!

Peace, Jenny:)

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This works for me in my class This year, I came up with something that has really helped. I taught my students a "listening posture" that involves folding their hands in front and relaxing. They can't unclasp their hands until I say, "go." I say, "Please get into listening posture. (Then I pause briefly until everyone has their hands clasped.) Then I say, "Now get your body in ...See MoreThis year, I came up with something that has really helped. I taught my students a "listening posture" that involves folding their hands in front and relaxing. They can't unclasp their hands until I say, "go." I say, "Please get into listening posture. (Then I pause briefly until everyone has their hands clasped.) Then I say, "Now get your body in a relaxed pose, because you will be listening for awhile until we are all clear on how to proceed." Doing this the same every time, and stopping giving directions if a kid starts reaching for stuff, has helped tremendously. (I have to tell you that, at first, they didn't want to do it and the rebellious, power struggle kids tried not to, but I was firm and worked on it until they relaxed about the whole thing, and accepted that it was part of my routine. I like it and I think it helps them to develop a skill. When we tell kids to "listen" they might not know what they are supposed to do with their bodies and their hands. Essentially, I am teaching them how to be still.)

On 2/05/12, ny 5 wrote: > If you can find the time... reading aloud to them every day really > helps develop listening skills. Especially if you ask questions > or require some kind of response afterwards. Every year, I start > reading aloud from day 1, and basically, no one listens. Once I > start requiring them to stop figeting, stop talking, face me, and > focus; within a month or two they are now able to listen to me > read. High interest books are very helpful. > > On 1/21/12, deNC wrote: >> >> I do not have any suggestions. I am right there with you. My >> students are very smart and creative, but they do not listen. >> They jump in without reading carefully and they expect >> everything to be read to them. Sometimes, I think that we have >> crippled our children by trying to accommodate everything. >> Sometimes, I think teaching them strategies to overcome >> weaknesses instead of modifying would be more beneficial. I >> truly feel like all these modification are part of the problem >> with listening skills. >> >> I know there are times for modifications, but kids also need >> to be held accountable for their education. Afterall, they >> have to choose to learn. >> >> My students this year are so, so smart. They just have not >> realized it and they think school is just a social meeting >> place. At times it breaks my heart. I want so much for them. >> >> deNC >> >> On 1/18/12, Jenny wrote: >>> Hi everyone! My school is trying to focus on weaknesses >>> the kids show in standardized testing and is making an >>> action plan to better ourselves. Do any of you have any >>> ideas of activities to help my students with their >>> listening skills? Thanks for any help! >>> >>> Peace, >>> Jenny:)

Feb 18, 2012

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Mo I'm rather late to the topic here, but I would just add that a skill for listening is like any other skill, it must be presented in small, manageable chunks and practiced over and over. I, too, use a read-aloud with my fifth graders, but I stop periodically and ask them to turn and talk with a partner about this or that. It helps them "practice" li...See More

Mar 15, 2012

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Fifth Grade Book List

by Robert

Jan 20, 2012

Here's a book list for fifth graders. I thought I would share it with you.

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Rug for Classroom

by ncteach

Jan 21, 2012

I do not think this posted when I tried to earlier.

I will try to make it shorter. Please give me some advice about buying a rug for my classroom. My budget is $230.

Do I get solid,or educational? Where do I get a quality, low cost rug? Do I need a pad?

Any advice is appreciated,

ncteach

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Amanda I went to Sports Authority and bought the cushioned pads that they sell for home gym floors. They wipe clean, snap together into the shape you need, and are lightweight. We have to take everything out every summer, so they met my needs. They are not cute, but neither am I!

On 1/25/12, Bev-MI wrote: > > I went to a carpet store, chec...See More

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Emily M My experience with cheap educational rugs is that they fall apart extremely quickly. They also show stains quickly. I would get something solid from a remnant sale as others have suggested.

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Re: Grammar

by Angela

Jan 25, 2012

My student's need help, what kind of books can i buy for them...

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NY Native American Workshop

by CCCONA

Jan 28, 2012

Take your social studies class on a trip to Native America for less than four dollars an hour! The Childrenâ€™s Cultural Center of Native America offers an exciting two and a half hour interactive workshop focusing on the Indigenous Americans who once inhabited New York City and the New York Metro area. Children dress in traditional Native reg...See More

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NY Native American Workshop

by CCCONA

Jan 28, 2012

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Free Reading/Discussion Guides tailored to the Common Core

by Diane Owens

Feb 2, 2012

Every teacher I know would rather teach than wade through the common core standards. I’m guessing you feel the same way. That’s why I’ve done it for you. The result? Grade- specific discussion guides that list the specific standards addressed for every comp question, discussion starter, and independent/small group activity. The best part? You...See More

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here's a great way to motivate students.....

by Randall

Feb 10, 2012

This is a free nine minute motivational cartoon that is turning on lights in the minds of students everywhere. It answers the simple, yet profound question, where will you live? (you are building it now!) [link removed]

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