March Teacher Talk 2018
Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern
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Digging Deeper for Role Models
By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning
Suggestions for behavior management, using the examples set by famous women in history.
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A classroom economy system will help students take ownership in the classroom. It can also help with learning real-world financial literacy in a fun way. Setting up your classroom economy strategically will pay you dividends down the road.
Read about a Role Model Project as well as an easy way to provide extra practice in decoding skills.
Texas Teachers- Do you know that the Science TEKS have changed?
Tips for teaching your daily literacy instruction when you don’t have a reading curriculum.
Integrating STEAM into Literacy Night
How I integrated some STEAM into Literacy Night.
The Fine Motor Advantage: Nuts and Bolts
Last time we talked about how children with good fine motor skills are most likely to succeed with academic challenges in K to 3rd grade. This time we will look at specific skills.
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Finally Understanding Fractions
By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools
A glimpse into CGI math and how it gives students a deeper understanding of fractions. As students grasp relationships and strategies for solving fraction problems, they are able to apply this knowledge into traditional fraction problem solving.
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Five Ways to Support Struggling Readers During Book Clubs
By Marcy Howe of It’s a Teacher Thing
Running classroom Book Clubs can be rewarding and challenging. One of the biggest hurdles to creating a successful Book Club meeting is the struggle some students face when just simply reading. Learn five ways to support your struggling readers during book clubs.
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