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Messy handwriting

by Ugh!

Feb 13, 2012

I'd say about half my class has really messy handwriting. I do use the handwriting books the district provides, but it doesn't seem to be helping. They practice cursive, but most aren't very good at it. I'm worried that they can't print neatly either. At times, I can't figure out what they wrote. I don't remember other classes being this bad. Anyon...See More

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Sara On 2/13/12, Ugh! wrote: > I'd say about half my class has really messy handwriting. I > do use the handwriting books the district provides, but it > doesn't seem to be helping. They practice cursive, but most > aren't very good at it. I'm worried that they can't print > neatly either. At times, I can't figure out what they > wrote...See More

Feb 14, 2012

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dan4thgr When I taught 3rd and did cursive the kids took a real interest for awhile, then it dropped off because it took so long to use cursive when they were writing paragraphs, etc. Now I see most 4th and above teachers not even requiring cursive. Why get upset for something that gets no follow-through. Stick to your guns but realize it probably won't mat...See More

Feb 27, 2012

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Scientific Learning Reading Assistant

by ruth

Mar 7, 2012

Anyone familiar with this? It is supposed to help with fluency

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first of year assessments/envision math?

by Laura

Mar 8, 2012

I am thinking about next year and wanting to do a beginning of the year math assessment for my new third graders. We have envision math and although I have not got on the online stuff I wondered if any of you recommend anything. thanks!

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St. Patrick's Day writing and craft ideas

by rhonda

Mar 11, 2012

Looking for something fun to write and craft for St. Patrick's Day. Any ideas or websites? Thank you!

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Try this site On 3/11/12, rhonda wrote: > Looking for something fun to write and craft for St. > Patrick's Day. Any ideas or websites? > Thank you!

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Mar 11, 2012

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Merit Pay

by Bob

Mar 12, 2012

Our district is considering merit pay for teachers. My question is "What would you consider an exemplary teacher?" I would appreciate your responses. I'm a third grade teacher.

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Sara On 3/12/12, Bob wrote: > Our district is considering merit pay for teachers. My > question is "What would you consider an exemplary teacher?" > I would appreciate your responses. I'm a third grade > teacher.

Difficult question and the list could be long but it would certainly begin with attendance - an exemplary teacher should ...See More

Mar 27, 2012

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Teachers wanted PT to be project coordinators.

by Gia

Mar 12, 2012

Independent educational company would like to hire 6,000 teachers state wide (NY) to work independently as project coordinators in their own spare time. Salary ranges from $50 to $3000 or more per project coordinated. There is an annual bonus of $5000 to $30,000 if you qualify.

Requirements 1. Each candidate must be presently employed in a...See More

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Looking for pen pal - 3rd grade girl with dyslexia

by suzanne filbey

Mar 18, 2012

Hi-

I'm looking for a 3rd grader who is interested in being a pen-pal. Another student with dyslexia would be ideal.

Thanks for reading- Suzanne Filbey

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Quizzes & Tests - Please help

by SN7

Mar 23, 2012

Hello,

I am working on a research project for my graduate program and am hoping some of you can help me with a quick question.

On average, how often do your third graders take tests and quizzes and what classes are they for? For example, do they have a weekly spelling test, weekly math quizzes, math tests once per month, reading...See More

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Third grade and SmartBoard

by Shaina

Mar 26, 2012

I want to incorporate more SmartBoard activities into my third grade math and social studies lessons. What are some interesting interactive activities my students can participate in using the SmartBoard?

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