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dream with me -$7500

by Diane5

Mar 29, 2009

If you were a 5th grade science teacher and had $7500 to spend in your science program, what would you spend it on? I already have a smart board and an elmo.....

Thanks, diane5

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Rebecca Dupuy On 3/29/09, Diane5 wrote: > If you were a 5th grade science teacher and had $7500 to > spend in your science program, what would you spend it on? > I already have a smart board and an elmo..... > > Thanks, diane5

I would buy the Delta Education Kits or FOSS Kits. All your supplies are in one place and really to be used.
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Apr 1, 2009

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Tropicana OJ - Earth Day Help

by 4th grade

Mar 30, 2009

Hello all! I have seen an activity where students make coin purses out of a Tropicana OJ carton. Does anyone know how to do this? I was going to do this as an Earth day activity. Thanks so much! 4th Grade

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Cybrary Man Here is a link to an Instructable on how to make a juice carton coin purse.

On 3/30/09, 4th grade wrote: > Hello all! I have seen an activity where students make > coin purses out of a Tropicana OJ carton. Does anyone > know how to do this? I was going to do this as an Earth > day activity. Thanks so much! > 4th Grade

Mar 30, 2009

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Creating an inviting classroom

by NJ Teacher

Mar 30, 2009

Does anyone have any ideas on how to make a classroom more cozy and inviting? I teach fourth grade at an upper elementary school, but our school feels more like a middle school than an elementary one. Next year I'd like to divide my room into "areas" like I hear the primary grades do. Any thoughts on "areas" or creating a comfortable, inviting spac...See More

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Cyna It is hard to "cozy up" a room when you are not allowed to bring in furniture that isn't school issued. We went from an OLD run down school in which we had a hodge podge of classroom furniture and things to a brand new school with new EVERYTHING. While we LOVE our new school, we weren't allowed to bring our rugs, reading center couches and pillows,...See More

Apr 3, 2009

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O.P. Thanks to everyone for their great suggestions. My classroom is on the smaller side and there are certain items (like the large wooden teacher's desk) that we can't move very much. I like the idea of an aquarium, although I might just keep it to a few goldfish. I also like the idea of plastic beanbags, shelves, and plants. I don't have room for a c...See More

Apr 4, 2009

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Moving to 4th Grade from Kindergarten!

by Tessa

Mar 31, 2009

So I found out that I am moving to 4th grade next year which is departmentalized - to teach science!

I currently teach Kindergarten which I have taught for 6 years!

I am mildly freaking out!

I printed off my state standards and am checking out the curriculum which is nearly nonexistant!

HELP!

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karma Hi Tessa,

I did almost the same thing. I went from 13 years of teaching K to 4th grade self contained and then I taught 4th grade science one year. We are back to self contained again this year. Anyway.........the first day of 4th grade when the kids came into the room and sat down and started to work on their packet I had ready for them, ...See More

Apr 3, 2009

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science4th Hi Tessa, I teach fourth grade science and don't get to spend NEAR the time I would like..(I also teach math and s.s.

My first suggestion is I would decide whether you are going to use the textbook or do units. You may do both. If you are going to rely heavily on the textbook, it is very important to teach your students how to read this. I...See More

Apr 4, 2009

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Open House Ideas

by Rebecca

Mar 31, 2009

Our Open House is this Thursday. Do you have any cute ideas? What do you do to make Open House special for the students?

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Lizzie 4th During our back-to-school night, I compile a quick slide show of the students. I take pictures of them "in action" and then and little notes to let the parents see their student.

The kids love seeing themselves on the t.v. and it allows for me to have a quick conversation with one parent while the others are viewing the slideshow. I have ...See More

Mar 31, 2009

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DR Hello! I do an Open House BINGO so the students have a job at Open House. Each square is something in the room I want the students to show their parents (i.e. their Writer's Workshop notebook). Good luck!

> > On 3/31/09, Rebecca wrote: >> Our Open House is this Thursday. Do you have any cute >> ideas? What do you do to m...See More

Apr 1, 2009

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Following Directions

by B

Apr 1, 2009

I'd like to find a book for the 3rd or 4th grade level that requires students to read and follow directions. Can anyone recommend a book?

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JUST POSTED! New collection of Earth Day lessons, activities

by Kathleen - April's Teachers.Net Gazette is online now!

Apr 2, 2009

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Adding to the collection presented in March (see [link removed]).

Here's just a sample from April's collection of resources for those planning an exciting and effective Earth Day observation!

* Earth Day/Earth Protectors * Earth Day in Kindergarten * Earth Day compilation * Measuring the Earth * Earth's A...See More

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Math Differentiation

by Kat

Apr 3, 2009

Hey, everyone! I wrote a while back about help with differentiating my math class. Here's the update. After the whole group lesson is given, my high achievers will complete the lesson independently while I continue to guide the low/average group. Kids who I feel are getting it are sent back to their seats to continue independently. If the kids fini...See More

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3rd Grade Teacher On 4/03/09, Kat wrote: > Hey, everyone! I wrote a while back about help with > differentiating my math class. Here's the update. After > the whole group lesson is given, my high achievers will > complete the lesson independently while I continue to > guide the low/average group. Kids who I feel are getting > it are sent back to th...See More

Apr 3, 2009

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Cleaning up after yourself

by 3rd Grade Teacher

Apr 3, 2009

OK, I've got an issue in my class that is driving me nuts. My students won't pick up after themselves! I find books, pencils, papers, etc. all over the floor, at the computer, in the reading center. I have two students who pick up at the end of the day and it looks great, however, once the bell rings it's like a tornado went through. If students re...See More

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Cullen A game that I've played before a few times is Magic Trash. I pick a piece of trash from the floor, the kids pick up, and whomever picks up that piece gets a piece of candy.

Apr 5, 2009

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tmp Recently I asked my students to look around the room and tell me what a visitor would think if they walked in to see the mess. We talked about how we show pride in our things by the way we take care of them. Then I gave them about 2 minutes to clean up. We looked around again and talked about how fast and easy it was and what a difference it made i...See More

Apr 6, 2009

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Key to better Narratives

by Retired Teacher

Apr 3, 2009

As a sub I have noticed that many many teachers use an overhead transparency to do some kind of Language arts activity on a daily basis to start out the day. I've developed a set of 40 ready to print activities to use on a daily bais to teach the use of phrases and clauses in writing. WANT TO TRY IT? Send me an e-mail: [email removed]

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