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Combination 4/5th grade?

by Kadi

Jun 7, 2011

Hi all, I just got assigned a 4/5 combination class beginning in July (year round school). I've never taught a combination class before. How do you manage 2 different grade levels? How do you teach 2 sets of curriculum? And avoid kids in 4th grade being frustrated a year later because they've "already done that"? Help? Any ideas or resources gratef...See More

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Joplin Schools

by Lori

Jun 9, 2011

I wanted to help so I went to the Joplin Schools website and they have an Adopt a Classroom program to help teachers there. I know insurance and government help will rebuild the school facilities and furnish the classrooms, but as we all know...most of what's in the classroom was purchased over time by the teacher...posters, classroom library, bull...See More

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Please Join My Postcard Exchange!

by Danielle

Jun 10, 2011

Hello!! I'm going to be starting my own Postcard Exchange for the 2011-2012 school year. Any grade, any state can join! All you need to do is email me your name, school address, grade level, and email. I will set up the rest. Thanks! :]

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h ruiz Would you accept homeschool penpals?

On 9/10/11, Rachel macCaughtry wrote: > On 9/05/11, Susan Sarnes-Flis wrote: >> On 9/05/11, Anna Daughtry wrote: >>> On 6/10/11, Danielle wrote: >>>> Hello!! I'm going to be starting my own Postcard Exchange >>>> for the 2011-2012 school year. Any grade, any st...See More

Sep 27, 2011

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Eileen Wozniak I teach second grade in a suburban school located near the Jersey shore.Do you need a New Jersey postcard? Eileen Wozniak

On 9/27/11, h ruiz wrote: > Would you accept homeschool penpals? > > > On 9/10/11, Rachel macCaughtry wrote: >> On 9/05/11, Susan Sarnes-Flis wrote: >>> On 9/05/11, Anna Daughtry wrote: >&g...See More

Sep 27, 2011

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Free webinar on how to get DonorsChoose proposals funded!

by Francie

Jun 11, 2011

I am going to be giving a free Webinar on how to submit a DonorsChoose proposal. Please pass this info onto teachers you know who have not yet tried submitting a proposal. Maybe they will get inspired once they listen and see how easy it is to do.

I have had 40 projects funded with DonorsChoose, totaling over $21,000 for items such as dig...See More

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wide division instead of long division ?????

by Glenda 4TN

Jun 15, 2011

I attended a math in service and we were shown a procedure for teaching long division. It was called Wide Division. Has anyone used this method?

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Bea in Alberta We call it SHORT division. Google it.

Jul 11, 2011

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we use partial quotients method. I haven't heard of wide division. It sounds interesting. My kids love partial quotients.

Aug 2, 2011

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States and Capitals

by 4/5 TEACHER

Jun 16, 2011

How important is it for kids to memorize the states and their capitals? The other teachers in 4th want to focus on this for SS. I think that it is much more important to teach the history of what was happening as the states joined. Thoughts? Our book covers both. It has 2 chapters for each region of the US. (one on states/caps, the other on the his...See More

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PedagoNet Here is another fun way to learn by associatio

Jun 20, 2011

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Sam Ask an adult who doesn't reside in North Dakota how important it is to them whether or not they know about Bismarck. Memorization without context or connection is not so meaningful. Given that this region is producing a lot more news that affects everyone, maybe this would be better:

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Jun 30, 2011

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What is your favorite online source for curriculum

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Jun 16, 2011

Were can I find good online resources?

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Mae in Texas Where can I find good online resources?

Jul 13, 2011

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chena Thinkfinity.org

Fantastic, reliable, valid, and tied to National and State Standards. Partners? The Kennedy Center, National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, National Council for Teachers of English, National Science Foundation, National Geographic, and many more.

Lesson plans, handouts, explanations, etc. and all vetted bef...See More

Jul 20, 2011

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moving to fourth

by mrszemog

Jun 20, 2011

Hello, I'm have been teaching first grade for the past five years and will be moving up to fourth grade next year. I'm nervous, excited and full of questions. I hope you can help me out by giving me some insight.

READING: How do you do your reading? Do you do whole class or small groups? Do you have the entire class reading one book or do...See More

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Alice Lee What is CAFE? I've never heard of it. Alice Lee On 6/22/11, Mariely Gomez (MG) wrote: > I know you sent me an email in which you asked if I had anything > to share, but I can't locate it! Anyhow, I did the daily 4 last > year with my kids and they loved it! The key is modeling every > little thing. Make your I-charts and keep them up ye...See MoreWhat is CAFE? I've never heard of it. Alice Lee On 6/22/11, Mariely Gomez (MG) wrote: > I know you sent me an email in which you asked if I had anything > to share, but I can't locate it! Anyhow, I did the daily 4 last > year with my kids and they loved it! The key is modeling every > little thing. Make your I-charts and keep them up year round, > reference them every now and again to remind them of proper > behaviors. I used gallon freezer zip lock bags instead of bins > for their read to self books. My four rotations were Work with > Teacher, Read to Self, Listen to Read, Stations. For stations I > had up to five things they would work at, a different station > each day. I had, playdough words (they built their spelling words > out of play dough), Science (they read a science book and did an > activity), make a sentence( I would color code and cut five > sentences and it was their job to put the words in correct word > order) and I also had Take to Seat (which were those take to seat > activities. They would pick from five and do one at a time.) I > was amazed at how quick they got the hang of it and how much > their reading improved. I also used special rubrics which rated > their Daily 4 behaviors and their reading, comprehension, fluency > and rate. This went home once a week for the previous week. It > allowed for great parent teacher communication and it helped me > back their reading grades. I can share those with you if you'd > like > > > > > > > > On 6/20/11, Marlene wrote: >> Hi, MG... >> >> I've been teaching upper grades for 10 yrs (4th & 5th, 5 yrs. >> each.) I use the sisters' CAFE, but not Daily 5. CAFE works >> very well; this is the 2nd yr I've used it. Our school does >> not use whole class sets, rather we do whole class mini >> lessons, guided reading, conferring, and whatever it takes to >> move the kids up the Fountas & Pinnell levels. I'm moving to >> 2nd in the fall, and have much the same concerns you do. Scary >> but so exciting. Please feel free to email me directly if >> you'd like. I adore 4th graders - they're so independent and >> they get my dry humor. Best of luck! >> Sincerely, >> Marlene Grefig (MG!)

Jun 23, 2011

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Alice Lee What is the Daily five for reading? I have never heard of it, unless by a different name. I teach with trade books, and my students love it. I get a lot of info out of the books. If you would like to know more, just holler. Alice On 6/20/11, mrszemog wrote: > Hello, I'm have been teaching first grade for the past five > years and will be movi...See More

Jun 23, 2011

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Common Cord 4th grade language arts.

by Alice

Jun 23, 2011

I received a free copy of the Buckle Down book that is correlated to the common core standards. It is really going to help me a lot as how to prepare lessons and resources to make. Our county usually buys the books, but I just wanted to get a little ahead. Anyone else found anything to go along with the 4th grade?

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