Elementary school assemblies are an important part of a school's culture. Not only do they foster a sense of community and increase school spirit, but they are a great way to impart information to the entire school at the same time. Most elementary schools strive to have at least one ...
Teacher education Best practices and ideas of mature professional learning communities at the elementary school level UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO Linda Vogel JohnstoneMichelle LynnJack be nimble, Jack be quick, so as not to get burned jumping over the candle stick! Just as Jack maneuvered over ...
We often hear from teachers that the school day feels too short for them to fit all the material they need to cover with their students. With all that’s expected of today’s children, and the importance of standardized assessments, it’s an understandab
families and goals. Elementary school students can reveal more about themselves through crafts and activities with a focus on the student. These “All About Me” activities can bring students closer together and allow the teacher to learn more about her students. ...
What is orthographic mapping? Ready to save your valuable time and energy? I’m passionate about providing elementary school teachers with resources that engage students in meaningful instruction. As a literacy coach and LETRS trainer, I am currently focused on meeting teachers’ classroom needs for...
Consider these ideas: Donate used clothes, shoes, or school supplies Enjoy the outdoors Go paperless for a day Help clean a garden, yard, or green area Learn about climate change Learn about composting Learn about your carbon footprint
Are you an elementary or high school student with all kinds of invention ideas? You might not know what to do with all of these ideas or how to turn them into workable inventions. 1C Identify a problem worth solving.Look at the world around you and ask yourself: What could work better...
8– Try to fit in some walking, deep breathing, fresh air, and hydration DURING the school day. 9– Get enough sleep, preferably seven hours or more. Your mom was right – everything is better after you’ve had a good night of sleep. ...
Behavior charts can be a powerful tool for an elementary teacher. However, sometimes it's hard to think of ways to set up behavior charts that...
At just two years old I would beg my mother to enroll me into school. I watched as my older sister meticulously picked out her outfit each night in preparation for the next school day. At such a young age I somehow knew that this thing called “school” was the answer to something ...