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Primary Chalkboard: Family Response Journals - Reading, Writing, and Memories
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Family Response Journals - Reading, Writing, and Memories. This is Autumn from The Primary Techie. I am always excited to blog for the Primary Chalkboard. Today I am going to share one of my favorite reading and writing tools: Family Response Journals. These journals are for parents and kids to write letters back and forth. In the beginning of the year, we brainstorm a letter that we can all write about - "Dear Mom, We are learning about bugs. My favorite bug is a . What is your favorite bug? Weve called...
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The Primary Techie: September 2014
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Sunday, September 14, 2014. Favorite Things Giveaway #2 - PowerPoint Clicker! Long time no blog! I have been super busy with my new group of kiddos. I am happy to report that they are a great bunch and we are off to a super start. It has been a month since my last Favorite Things Giveaway, so I had to return to the blog and get busy! Each month this year, I will be posting one of my favorite things and giving it away! Here is the breakdown:. Why do we need it? I use these when I read scanned books to my ...
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The Primary Techie: August 2015
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Saturday, August 1, 2015. Making the most of the Back to School Sale. Have you heard the big news? It is time for TpT's annual Back to School sale! During the sale, everything in my store will be 20% off. Use promo code BTS15 to save an additional 10%. I am a serious shopper and love to get the most bang for my buck. Here are a few of my tips and tricks for getting the most out of your TpT sale. 1) Earn TpT credits by leaving feedback! 2) Go through your wishlist. 1) Reading Stamina Timers and Tools.
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Primary Chalkboard: Parent Input Freebie
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It's Lisa from Growing Firsties dropping by today to talk a bit about getting Parent Input. Over the last few years I've been pretty jazzed about Growth Mindset. You may have already seen this recent Primary Chalkboard post. Or this Growing Firsties post. Smile if you like getting input from your students' parents at the beginning of the year about their child's learning style and personality. (Did ya smile? Need extra organizational help. Be reluctant to try something new. Here's a bit of a closer look:.
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Primary Chalkboard: March 2015
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For the 'Pun' of it: Fun Ideas for Teaching About Puns! I am excited to share the fun way my kids have been learning about different puns. They have been having a blast getting their own secret pun each day and creating a visual display for the literal and non-literal meanings behind each pun. Puns can be found by simply searching google. I found a great FREE resource that I used. Check it out! And here are some of the fun ways my kids have described these fun puns:. Who Wants to Go to VEGAS? On each tip...
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Foreman Teaches: Favorite Books
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Subscribe to: Posts ( Atom ). I have been teaching for 19 years in both public and private schools. I am currently teaching 2nd grade but I have previously taught 3rd, 4th, and middle school language arts. My twin sons truly hold the key to my heart! Seeing the differences in them changed my teaching for the better. View my complete profile. Visit My TPT Store. 5 Projects to Share! My Read Aloud List. Week 2: This or That? Let The Work Begin! A Peek At My Week. A Peek In My Room. Must Read Mentor Texts.
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Primary Chalkboard: Executive Brain Function in the Primary Classroom
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Executive Brain Function in the Primary Classroom. Friends Executive Brain Function! I know, I totally thought what in the world is that when I heard it the first time too! But, as teachers we are masters of this and don't know it. Let's back up a bit. Many of you don't know that last school year, I made a MAJOR change in my career and moved to a brand-new Brain Based charter school Bradford Preparatory School. It was a CRAZY school year but it turned out to be the very best thing I have ever done! It is...
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The Primary Techie: Classroom Management Life Savers and FREEBIE
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Monday, December 8, 2014. Classroom Management Life Savers and FREEBIE. December is fun, but man it wipes me out! These kids are pumped full of candy canes and hot cocoa! Who wants to work when there are fun decorations and presents in your near future? To be honest, most of the time I would rather be home wrapping presents and eating cookies! I know my kids would, too. Behavior management is serious business. ESPECIALLY this time of the year! Pretty serious name, huh? It lives up to the name! 8220;take ...
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Primary Chalkboard: April 2015
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Integrating Art and Writing. It's Susanna here from Whimsy Workshop Teaching, and I have some fun drawing ideas to share with you today. I teach a multi-age class, so I'm used to finding ways to differentiate for students whose ability ranges from Kindergarten to Grade 3. I also try to integrate subject areas whenever possible, mixing writing and math together, or even social studies and Physical Education! If you'd like to try this yourself, there's a FREE set of printables over on my blog! I used water...
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Terry's Teaching Tidbits: July 2014
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Wordless Wednesday - My First One! This is my first time participating in Wordless Wednesday! My friend, Mrs. DeCarbo from Sugar and Spice. Does this weekly on her blog and anybody can join. Here are the rules:. Where is your favorite place to work? Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Two For Tuesday 7/22. It's time for another Two For Tuesday! Has all different kinds of math practice your incoming 5th graders. My second Two For Tuesday steal is Multiplying Decimals with Visual Models.
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