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What other skills do you have besides teaching?

by Marissa

Mar 7, 2009

Do you know a trade or have some other skill? It could be one that is employable, or perhaps not. I always think it is interesting to find out what other kinds of talents we have.

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Woody On 3/07/09, Marissa wrote: > Do you know a trade or have some other skill? It could be > one that is employable, or perhaps not. I always think it > is interesting to find out what other kinds of talents we have.

If you have written a children's book, but are unable to find a publisher, please see TheReadingGorilla.com. Please tak...See More

Mar 8, 2009

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paulaj On 3/08/09, Woody wrote: > On 3/07/09, Marissa wrote: >> Do you know a trade or have some other skill? It could be >> one that is employable, or perhaps not. I always think it >> is interesting to find out what other kinds of talents we > have. >

I was an accounting supervisor (no degree, just worked up to it). ...See More

Mar 10, 2009

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12 Tips to maximize flexible grouping & small group learning

by Kathleen

Mar 8, 2009

12 Tips to maximize flexible grouping & small group learning by Susan Fitzell [link removed]

Group work is traditionally fraught with challenges. Will students do their fair share? Will they behave appropriately? Will learning be effective and efficient enough to meet the achievement challenge?

Research indicates that cooperat...See More

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How to inspire students to recite poetry with emotion

by Francie

Mar 8, 2009

Here is a way to inspire students to put emotion and thought into their poetry recitation:

The speaker is a high school student. She won an award in the 2008 Poetry Outloud contest for her recitation.

Here is the link to hear her poetry recitation: [link removed]

Here is a link to learn more about the annual contest fo...See More

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Listen To Vincent Price Or Alex Scourby Read Poetry

by Raftery

Mar 9, 2009

If it will help I can send you a few CDs of famouse actors reading poems like Casey At The Bat, Chicago, Jesse James, Paul Revere's Ride, Annabel Lee, The Highwayman all FREE You will need a cd player and I will need an address. Marshall Raftery (retired teacher)

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Listen to Vincent Price or Alex Scourby Read Poetry

by Raftery

Mar 9, 2009

I will be glad to mail you free a few cds with some great actors reading poems like Casey At The Bat, The Highwayman, Paul Revere's Ride, Chicago, Annabel Lee etc., etc. Marshall Raftery (retired teacher)

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Comments wanted for 4th/5th grade combo gifted classroom

by Colleen

Mar 9, 2009

Our school is toying with the idea of offering a 4th/5th grade combination classroom for gifted students. This classroom would include a mobile wireless lab. I would be moving from a regular 4th grade classroom to this position. Right away it sounds like a dream job, but I can imagine problems trying to teach 2 curriculums.

Is there anyone...See More

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jmak I realize this post is sort of late in the game, but I thought I would add my two cents. I currently teach a 4/5 combo class... and my class is the model for how NOT to do it. I've got students who are in the 1st percentile for reading and those who are in the 95th percentile. They combined some of the lowest 4th grade students with some of the hig...See More

Mar 24, 2009

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Lizzie 4th I think that the gifted 4/5 split could work.

We have a 4th/5th split in our school (Title 1 - 98% free/reduced lunches)and it seems nearly impossible. She has 10 fourth graders and 8 fifth graders. Her class contains SpEd (one student functioning at a PreK level) and only two students reading on grade level. She also has some kids that a...See More

Mar 24, 2009

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Triangles for 3rd Grade

by Christine

Mar 9, 2009

Hi - Does anyone have any good "hands-on" lessons that would be interesting for 3rd graders when introducing the different types of triangle? Any good websites with fun games to reinforce this concept? Thanks in advance! Chris

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JenZ One idea is to use this site to create triangles using rubberbands. It works just like a normal geoboard. Users can even color the inside of each triangle made. Works perfectly with a SMART board, too.

Mar 10, 2009

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jr On 3/10/09, JenZ wrote: > One idea is to use this site to create triangles using > rubberbands. It works just like a normal geoboard. Users can > even color the inside of each triangle made. Works perfectly > with a SMART board, too. My class liked to use pipe cleaners. After we made them stored them into a plastic bag. We review the di...See More

Mar 24, 2009

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easy social studies lesson

by Burnie

Mar 9, 2009

I free social studies songs on [link removed]

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My Top 5 WebSites for Literacy Centers

by Janice

Mar 9, 2009

1. [link removed])

Anyone have any others to recommend?

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northeast region lesson-being observed

by ALK

Mar 10, 2009

Hello! I am new to third grade this year! I am being observed during my content time. I am presently doing regions, specifically northeast. Any cool ideas?! I'd hate just to read and answer questions. ??? Thank you everyone! ALK

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