Fourth Grade Teachers Chatboard

Aug 29, 2016

Successful first days of school are easily attainable. (Click below to access the article full of tips for the early part of a successful school year.)

The Key to Solving Discipline Problems

Aug 28, 2016

One of the most important articles you will read during this school year, this timeless and popular piece is better read now than later. (Click below to access the article.)

How To Start Class Every Day

Aug 26, 2016

A study showed that in the classroom where the teacher greeted the students at the door, there was an increase in student engagement from 45 percent to 72 percent. How it's done makes a difference.

Read the linked article by Harry and Rosemary Wong to learn simple and enjoyable techniques for starting class every day.

10 Tools for Success on the First Days of School

Aug 25, 2016

The gurus of classroom management present 10 Tools for Success on the First Days of School. (Click below to access the article.)

Forms for graded paper folders

by Katrina Rutland

Aug 6, 2016

I'm looking for a form to use in take home folders without having to write down all the failing grades. If you have any ideas or templates that you use please help a fellow teacher. All help is appreciated!

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Steve On 8/06/16, Katrina Rutland wrote: > I'm looking for a form to use in take home folders without > having to write down all the failing grades. If you have any > ideas or templates that you use please help a fellow > teacher. All help is appreciated!

I taught third grade last year and don't know if I will be teaching 3rd or 4th ...See More

Aug 6, 2016

Math

by shannon

Jun 3, 2016

My students don't understand division what are some good ways to help them understand if anyone has any suggestions let me know. Thank You, Shannon

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Mary On 6/03/16, shannon wrote: > My students don't understand division what are some good > ways to help them understand if anyone has any suggestions > let me know. Thank You, Shannon Maybe you should try printing out division sheets for them to do and tell them that division is backwards multiplication so basically say what times what equals...See More

Jun 3, 2016

Hodie On 6/03/16, shannon wrote: > My students don't understand division what are some good > ways to help them understand if anyone has any suggestions > let me know. Thank You, Shannon

I've had a lot of success teaching the Partial Quotient method! Check it out on YouTube there are lots of tutorials. It allows students more freedom vs...See More

Aug 6, 2016

Thys Boke is Myne - Sarah Powley

Jul 27, 2016

Maybe the problem is unique to me. But I don’t think so. I’ve seen too many crossed out names in books I’ve picked up in second hand stores. [Click below to read the rest of Sarah Powley's essay.]

20 Movement Activities for the School Day

Jul 26, 2016

Being involved in movement positively affects children both cognitively and physically. Here are 20 quick, simple ideas to use (and adapt) in your classroom. {Click below]

K-12 - Quotes, links re students' body & mind

Jul 24, 2016

“Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” John F. Kennedy

CLICK below for more quotes and articles related to the importance of physical exercise as it relates to learning.