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Moving to 3rd

by luvsteaching678(4now)

May 3, 2016

Any words of advice for a junior high teacher (5-8 grades) moving down to third grade for next year? Any resource books you recommend, behavior expectations, websites, anything at all? I've been in junior high for 25 years and looking forward to this new move.

Thanks in advance

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Steve Kids are younger - they will like you more, they love to help the teacher do anything - sharpen pencils, pass out papers, take notes to other classes, etc. Obviously, they know less, but they are excited to learn. I taught K for16 years and last year I moved to 3rd grade and enjoyed it a lot. You will enjoy the change of grade level. Read Harry Won...See More

May 28, 2016

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Michelle I agree with Steve, except if you give them an inch they WILL take a mile. Love them, but be firm. Praising is contageous! Be fun and expect them to enjoy in that fun with you. Use lots of hands on materials, remembering at this age, auditory learning is about zero! Use some kind of visual class management chart?...I.e., clip up, clip down, sticker...See More

Jul 25, 2016

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

by Teachers.Net Gazette

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.

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math

by said

Jul 21, 2016

hi am said i need help on my math please can you help me thank you for your help

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Alarming Effects of Lack of Active Learning, Recess

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 20, 2016

Read this excerpt from Brad and Melody's book to learn why it's important that educators press NOW for more movement, more recess, more physical education in every school day. For example, this stunning fact:

Core muscle strength actually affects the area of the brain which controls executive function. Research shows that only one in twel...See More

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How recess supports academic, social-emotional, development

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 14, 2016

Stanford Study Shows School Recess Offers Numerous Benefits

Click below to read more about what the report reveals about how recess can impact students' physical, emotional and academic well-being.

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12 Ways to Incorporate Movement & Academics

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 12, 2016

Many of the students in your class are bodily-kinesthetic learners. They need to move! Don't fight it, use movement as a positive learning force.

Click below to read 12 ideas can help make movement be a positive learning force in your classroom.

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The Benefits of School Recess - Stanford Study

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 11, 2016

A Stanford study shows that recess is a profoundly important part of the school day. Click below to read what the study shows about the benefits of school recess.

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Students Need To Get Physical

by Kathleen

Jul 10, 2016

Schools are at war with a child’s basic human tendencies.

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Will we regret having "childproofed" education?

by Kathleen

Jul 5, 2016

Public education has "childproofed" education, and we will regret it. As Dr. Mark Benden shared in our interview, “We will look back on the past generation and ask, ‘What were those people thinking making children sit still all day in school? Who thought that was a good idea?’"

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Marshall says: Class Dojo should "go the way of the dodo"

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jun 18, 2016

Marv Marshall, the author of Discipline Without Stress explains why he believes Class Dojo is a negative, unproductive system that should "go the way of the dodo."

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