November 2011
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FREE Online Interactive First Thanksgiving... →
dorouuable asked: Do you have any fun activities to use in the classroom when teaching fractions? :)
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Smart Beads
I found this idea here and I absolutely love it! The concept is simple, too. Whenever a student has volunteers to answer when no one else will, works very hard on on assignment, gives an “above and beyond” answer in class, or any other things those awesome kids do, give him or her a string of “Smart Beads” to wear for the day. Then, at the end of the day have them trade in...
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Substitute Teacher Binder →
Check out these awesome ideas and printouts for a substitute teacher binder!
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Rainbow Words
At the beginning of the week, to teach the word wall words (or spelling words, whichever you call them) have the students create rainbow words. Give each student a sheet of white paper either already separated into three columns or have them draw three columns. In the first column, have the students first write their name in black crayon. In the second column, they will write their name with...
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Class Pets
Class pets can be difficult to handle. As I posted before here, a great alternative to a live animal is a stuffed toy or, even more fun, a pet rock! Instruct the students to search at recess for a large rock (bring in an example to show them a good size). Or, if you have time, go exploring outside during class in search of rocks. Then, allow the students to decorate their rocks with Googley Eyes,...