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Do you give spelling tests in first grade? I'm moving to 1st from 3rd and the retiring 1st grade teacher told me she never gave spelling tests? What does everyone else do??

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Vet teacher On 6/19/13, Hurley wrote:

There's a wealth of research that shows memorized spelling doesn't carry over into understanding how to spell and encourages us to teach the code instead. I have a word wall for commonly used words and if a child misspells a word in writing, I write the correct spelling above their misspelled word.

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Jun 28, 2013

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jass My school used Spalding last year and we had spelling tests every week. I taught special ed and hated it and hated it more as time went on. The students studied with parents and tests were twice a week. I pared down the spelling list to 12-14 words. Kids with short term memory problems did not remember how to spell the words two weeks later. I hate...See More

Aug 3, 2013

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Song help please!!

by Barb

Jun 27, 2013

Help! I am looking for websites that have songs (particularly science ones) that go to the tunes of familiar kids songs (ex: row, row, row your boat) I don't want cd's, etc. Can anyone help???? Thank you in advance!!

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hailey Have you tried [link removed]?

On 7/28/13, Jessie wrote: > Dr. Jean's (Jean Feldman) website has the words to her catchy > educational songs. Most of the songs go to the tune of > familiar kids' songs. I do love her cds but if you don't want > them, the words are posted on the site. > > > > > On 6/27/13, Barb wr...See More

Aug 10, 2013

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link On 6/27/13, Barb wrote: >>> Help! I am looking for websites that have songs >>> (particularly science ones) that go to the tunes of >>> familiar kids songs (ex: row, row, row your boat) I don't >>> want cd's, etc. Can anyone help???? Thank you in advance!!

Aug 10, 2013

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Word Work

by Alex

Jun 28, 2013

I am just curious how word work looks in your classrooms. We did Daily Language review this year during second semester last year and I would like to build a word study block (10-15 minutes) in it's place.

Since our kids come in knowing their letter sounds (most of them, fingers crossed), I was hoping to focus on magic e, bossy r, and wor...See More

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Alex Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. This is great.

On 6/29/13, jo/ma wrote: > In September, we start with a consonant review, then move on > to the short vowels and cvc words. Then we add consonant > digraphs, then consonant blends. From January-June, we add > silent-e, several vowel teams (ow, ee, ea, ay/ai, oo,...See More

Jul 1, 2013

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Jessie Before working on the bossy r and magic e, I would review consonant and vowel sounds; then cvc words, next digraphs (th, sh, wh, ch)at the beginning and ending of words. Next, I'd work on consonant blends (bl, tr, gr, and others). After this, I'd introduce magic e words. Finally, I would work on vowel patterns like ai and ee. This is usually the pr...See More

Jul 28, 2013

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Daily five

by Debbie

Jul 8, 2013

I have heard and read about the daily five by The sisters. Who has done it or currently does it? Do you like it? I have read the book, but I know I have many questions about implementing it. What suggestions do you have? I'm so tired of planing center work each week, but I've taught for 29 years and change is hard! I need any suggestions. Thanks!

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jojo I have used the Daily 5 and CAFE for about 3 years. I love it. My students love it. My sub's love it. If you go to the sisters website you will find many helpful ideas. Some stuff is behind the member's wall but if you can afford it getting the membership even for a month is worth it I feel.

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Jul 9, 2013

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Debbie Do you allow your students to choose their activity or do you choose for them? I know the book says to let them choose, but won't that cause a lot of chaos? Do you have pictures of the way you let them select which of the five they choose each round? I have seen pictures of pocket charts for a round, but not for the other rounds. I will have 27 stu...See More

Jul 9, 2013

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Not having a behavior/reward system pro-cons

by mhugs

Jul 29, 2013

I find that behavior systems tend to put too much emphasis on what students are doing or not doing rather than learning. Some years I have had challenging students and had to bend to outside pressure to have a system in place.

My style is to have clear expectations, model, practice, review, and then expect correct behavior from my student...See More

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Sara On 7/29/13, mhugs wrote:

I agree. Prize boxes give out a unrealistic and unhelpful message. The right thing to do is done for the 'prize' of helping to build a safe and happy community around you,

I don't do procedures unless we're speaking of practicing for a fire drill or lockdown drill. I can't say I exactly expect correct be...See More

Aug 2, 2013

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ElemEd Okay, an opposite opinion. I do use a system of consequences - both positive (rewards) and negative. It does put an emphasis on what they are doing, not what they are learning, BUT if there is off-task misbehavior going on, it certainly affects the amount of learning that can be accomplished.

On 8/02/13, Sara wrote: > On 7/29/13, mhugs...See More

Aug 3, 2013

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Christmas balls for snowman ornament

by Cindy

Jul 31, 2013

Does anyone know where I could purchase PLASTIC Christmas tree ornament balls (preferably blue) to make the snowman handprint Christmas ornaments? I have searched and searched without any luck. They are about baseball size for the kids to grasp to make the snowmen. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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