How do you limit students from talking to each other on the carpet and from shouting out?
The United Way in our area just shifted their focus and formed a School Readiness team… and we attend Summits every couple of months. Do you have anything like this in your area? What are they focusing on?
Do you reach out to past or present students mid summer? If so what do you include?
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What are some back to school bulletin boards that you’ve done and loved? (Pictures appreciated!)
What are some of your favorite review activities (I’m thinking before a summative assessment) for math?
How do you engage ALL your learners in a lesson?
Who are some lesser known scientists that you share with your students? What are their names and contributions to science?
Any advice for a teacher who will be 3rd Grade Team Lead for the first time this upcoming school year? Any advice on communication for colleagues, how to build rapport with the team, and how to organize meetings?
During a summer workshop, the presenter posted this set of questions that I will be implementing this year.
One concept that has come up in our math curriculum is the idea of inclusive and exclusive definitions. For example, our curriculum states that a trapezoid is a 2D quadrilateral with AT LEAST one pair of parallel sides. This inclusive definition would make a square to be classified as a trapezoid. What other concepts have you come across that might cause some anxiety for parents who have said, “That is not how I was taught?”
How do you connect with your students prior to the school year beginning?
"How do you avoid teacher burnout?"
This is a question that I often get asked. Let's make a list for the beginning career teachers..................
I am always open to learning and using new resources and skills. Teaching the same way over and over gets boring, so I am always searching for new ways to keep things fresh and exciting. This not only helps me, but it also keeps my students excited to learn.
We are trying out Delta Math this summer … do you have any experiences or insight to share for this resource?
Do you know of any grants for family engagement?
Our math curriculum is using an inclusive definition of a trapezoid being a 2 dimensional shape with at least 1 pair of parallel sides. This means a square could be classified as a trapezoid. This might cause some issues with parents who have statements like, “that is not what I was taught.” What are some other possible academic stumbling blocks that you might have to discuss with parents?
I know most of us are enjoying our summer break so back-to-school resources sounds scary, BUT what are your favorite activities to do with students on the first week back that help you build relationships and set routines?
Do you have outdoor classroom or garden space at your school? How do you use the space and who cares for the space?
Do you incorporate practice into your students’ daily schedule?
There is evidence that classroom techniques designed to get students to participate in the learning process can produce better educational outcomes at all levels. Practice is essential to learning and practice-based experiences should be integrated throughout the curriculum. Learning and improving with practice depends on how frequently the skill is engaged. The more students do something, the better they get at it. If students do not practice often, the skill fades and they are going to forget what they learned. It’s all about bringing the consistency of practice into your daily schedule.
What are you reading? Professional or for fun!
