If you are like me, then you are always struggling with what to ask for at the holidays. Some gifts seem too personal (clothes) and some are difficult to explain aside from sending a specific link. Our 2018 Teacher Gift Guide is broken down by cost so that you can find a small way to express your thanks for as little as $10. 2018 HOLIDAY TEACHER GIFT GUIDE UP to $10 Seven fairly ...
Search Results for: i can
Scope and Sequence
These planning documents will provide a suggested scope and sequence, as well as templates to customize your own. Keep in mind that class time, frequency of meetings, class size, testing, and other activities will impact your pacing calendar. Table of Contents This document displays each standard and the corresponding unit. Activity CalendarS These calendars display a scope and ...
Combatting Work Avoidance
This year I had a student who was new to our school. She was super sweet, took her notes, and whenever it was time for independent practice, she would raise her hand to ask to use the restroom, go get a tissue, or sharpen her pencil. I would give her permission, and I would watch as she spent WAY TOO LONG completing these tasks. As the year progressed, these behaviors escalated to total ...
Additional Resources
The following activities are a great fit for the curriculum and can be used in a variety of ways throughout the year. ...
Scope and Sequence
These planning documents will provide a suggested scope and sequence, as well as templates to customize your own. Keep in mind that class time, frequency of meetings, class size, testing, and other activities will impact your pacing calendar. Table of Contents This document displays each standard and the corresponding unit. Activity CalendarS These calendars display a scope and ...
Ratios
Standards Included: 6.RP.1 and 6.RP.3 This ratios unit will help students master the skills of representing the concept of a ratio, describing the relationship between two quantities, representing ratios with tables, graphs, and proportions, and solving real-world problems using ratio reasoning. Unit Overview Outlines the big ideas covered in the unit as well as ...
Tips for Planning a Field Trip
My very first year teaching, I was put in charge of planning a field trip for students who had earned Honor Roll. I was told to do it as cheaply as possible. When I asked what my budget was, the response was $0. Ok... I’ll do my best. Hopefully, this won’t be your experience! Since then, I have planned or co-planned several field trips ranging from free trips to overnight, out-of-town ...
The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model
You may already be familiar with the gradual release of responsibility model for teaching and learning: “I do, we do, you do it together, you do it alone.” You may be incorporating it on your campus, in your classroom, or with your small group. Today, I want to share a little bit about what the gradual release of responsibility model is, different activities that support it, how to ...
Classroom Supplies I Am Buying My 7th Year
It’s official: Back-to-school shopping is a go! Target has already put out their teacher goodies; therefore, it’s time to start thinking about my classroom. You can see my past classroom here. This is my 7th classroom set up, and I have most of the supplies I need. Sure, I will need to restock dry erase markers and pencils, but for the most part, there are only a few more classroom ...
Math TEKS Resources for Middle School Teachers
Over the past two years, we have developed a math curriculum that is engaging, student-centered, easy to implement for teachers, and aligned to the TEKS! Hooray! As a Texas teacher, it can be difficult to find resources that truly meet the rigor and depth of our Texas Math Standards. One of the things that I am passionate about is the alignment to the standards and alignment between ...