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LCD Projectors

by Cindy Dunlap

Mar 28, 2009

We have the opportuntiy to get LCD projectors for our classroooms. I would like to know if anyone is using them DAILY in their primary classrooms and how you use it. I don't want to get one if it is just something to use occasionally.

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projects on screen--larger than tv On 3/31/09, Ed wrote: > LCD projectors are something you can use all the time. > However, a lot of teachers don't know that you can also hook > up a laptop to a TV for a lot less money (about $20 vs. > $400-$1000) and there's no replacement bulb cost ($200-$300).

Mar 31, 2009

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Tallytchr I use my projector constantly all day long. It's rarely off except during reading groups. Anytime I'm working whole group, it's on, but I have a doc camera and a SMARTboard too.

I'm not so sure how much I would use it if I only used it for projecting websites from the computer.

So, if you don't have a document camera, ask them for...See More

Apr 3, 2009

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State Maps

by Kimberly

Mar 28, 2009

Right now I use Enchanted Learning for state maps. I love the details on them; the problem is that they don't print clearly enough for my kids to read names of rivers and other features. Does anyone know of another source appropriate for elementary kids? It doesn't have to be onine, your good old resource book would be fine.

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Which is better?

by teach1

Mar 28, 2009

I know this has been posted before, but I can't find it. Which is a better reading series for 1st grade~~Reading Street or Treasures? We have to decide next week between these two. We have Harcourt right now, but I only use it for whole group once a week. I use Rigby readers for my guided reading groups daily. We also use Saxon for phonics.

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Book Binding Company

by teachfirst1

Mar 28, 2009

I'm looking for a place where my student's can write and illustrate their own story and the company will publish it like a real book. Does anyone have any ideas?

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overstressed students

by rmw

Mar 28, 2009

What can I do in my classroom to reduce the anxiety my students seem to face-they seem so worried, anxious or preoccuppied these days-what do you do?

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Leah Are they worried about testing? Often they reflect the stresses adults feel.

You may get some ideas from the following lists

Mar 29, 2009

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Ann/2/CA On 3/28/09, rmw wrote: >> What can I do in my classroom to reduce the anxiety my >> students seem to face-they seem so worried, anxious or >> preoccuppied these days-what do you do?

In our district we just test them to death so they don't have time to be worried (just kidding...sort of).

I'm seeing the same thing...See More

Mar 29, 2009

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Parent literacy night with suggestions for summer reading

by firstie

Mar 28, 2009

Good Evening,

I would like to hold a literacy night for paretns surrounding the ideas of what parents can do with their children during the summer break. I'm looking for suggested activities and how to present them to the parents and turn the evening into activities they can take home during the summer break. Any ideas?

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Backwards Day - April 1st

by Cybrary Man

Mar 28, 2009

On April 1st I used to set up my classroom backwards. It was a fun way to spend the day.

On the April page on my website I have links for Backwards Day Lessons, suggested best books for April 1st as well other links.

Have fun!

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New Reading Series

by KKK

Mar 29, 2009

Our school is looking into Imagine It reading series. What are the pro ad cons to this. Thanks for your input.

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to the OP No offense to you, but your screen name KKK is very offensive to many. Not sure how old you are, but those of us in the older generation have vivid memories of the racism and violence advocated and practiced by this group. The KKK is still active, but thankfully no longer have the power or backing they once had. Unfortunately there are still many i...See More

Mar 29, 2009

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how to unit

by nyc2nd

Mar 29, 2009

I"m starting a nonfiction unit specifically how-to's. I usually make something in class - (peanutbutter sandwiches or choc. pudding - but 2 kids are allergic). Any suggestions on what to make? Thanks

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Babs I like to give each student an oreo cookie and have them write how to eat one. Then they meet with their buddy and they each have to follow the other how to. It is fun to see the children try to eat the cream when the student didn't write to take the cookie apart. We read several books showing How to... prior to this activity. Once everyone has had...See More

Mar 29, 2009

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ETC I do a unit on how-to's also. Keep it simple and easy. I do "How to wash your hands" or "How to sharpen a pencil." The kids write the directions and I test them out literally. They laugh hysterically when I mess up.

On 3/29/09, nyc2nd wrote: > I"m starting a nonfiction unit specifically how-to's. > I usually make something in class ...See More

Mar 30, 2009

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