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Summer...a teacher's favorite word...that and free. Days full of Pajama pants, being able to stay out pass 7:00 pm and still be able to function the next day, sleeping in, and most importantly zero...and I mean zero...lesson planning. But even though you want etch all things "teacher" from your mind...on your "imperative, quintessential, crucial, mandatory..."... Continue Reading →
This may seem like a daunting task to create the right recipe or formula for the “Perfect STAAR Review”, with the right amount of checking for understanding, activities, and use of STAAR materials. Don’t fret, my pet…some of the crucial elements to mastery, you are already doing, we just need to add a pinch of this and a dash of that, and mix. Follow these 5 steps to Student Mastery Nirvana.
On the first day of Christmas Break an educator really needs An Netflix account for binge watching. On the second day of Christmas break an educator really needs Two hours of being an introvert and an Netflix account for binge watching. On the third day of Christmas break an educator really needs Three... Continue Reading →
From a seven year math teacher to an instructional coach is something very foreign.From knowing math objectives from the top of your head to wondering who is Mr. Title One and why is he asking me to do so much. From being very "comfortable" in class to not having a moment to be comfortable. Like... Continue Reading →
Hear ye, Hear ye...all educators, all summer breaks have came to an end. The long nights turns into long days, sleeping a healthy 8 hours turns into drifting in and out of consciousness during the faculty meetings, Olive Garden lunch specials are minimized to a granola bars and water, and your free time is converted to lesson... Continue Reading →
So to all my naysayers....Reading comprehension should be the focus of math instruction and this is proof that literacy in math is possible.
Order of Operation: PEMDAS Anchor Chart. A very helpful and engaging way to display the order of operations.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/RatioRate-Scavenger-Hunt-2180596 https://www.instagram.com/mathhackswithmack/ One of my favorite activities to do with my student is an old fashion scavenger hunt. I allow them to work in groups of three and give them the answer recording sheet and let them at it, have a ball and be fully engaged as they compete against the other groups. This... Continue Reading →
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/CHAMPS-Class-Management-2062382 CHAMPs is a classroom management tool used to keep students engaged, participating, actively working on a task, while staying motivated. This visual poster will help not only you as the teacher, but the students be aware of their expectations. Conversation: No Levels? Can they converse? Help: How do students get your attention for help? Activity: Whole group,... Continue Reading →
Not just math, but education is important to growth. Somewhere the children got lost and we as educators need to get them back excited about learning.
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