Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Fifth Grade Foldable

I will be creating this with some fab fifth graders tomorrow. I also have some pictures of each shape that I will post on Teachers Pay Teachers soon. We will begin with a Frayer Model on polygons. This will be made as a reference with definitions and pictures under each flap. 

Monday, January 27, 2014

Instructional Coaching - Dr Jim Knight - Segment 1


Poetry Anchor Chart

I'm not an artist, but this kids didn't mind.

Amazing Lines


Hand Signals

Want to stop interruptions?? Here is a great way to stop the constant lesson interrupters. Love it & it's very easy to make.

Ecosystem Display

When we studied ecosystems, students completed these boxes as at-home projects. This display was put up for PTO and the parents really enjoyed it.

Great Ideas Bulletin Board

This is my coaching office / classroom.

Thank you Teacher

This can be used for your own child's teacher or for the teachers you coach. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Survival-Kit-Printable-357086

STAAR Reading Strategies

These strategies should be used for STAAR Reading in the elementary classroom. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/STAAR-Reading-Strategies-3rd-Grade-356807

STAAR Math Strategies

Here are some Math Strategies that were used for STAAR for 3rd grade math students. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/STAAR-Math-Strategies-3rd-Grade-356796

Rounding Whole Numbers

This is a step by step guided to rounding whole numbers. I printed these and laminated them one on top of the other. This made an easy anchor chart that could be used as a reference for those that are struggling with the concept. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rounding-Whole-Numbers-Charts-356788

Math Problem Solving PPT

This is a Power Point that is geared towards STAAR for 3rd grade classrooms. This PPT will review problem solving in a mathematics classroom. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Problem-Solving-PPT-412069

Perimeter PPT

This is a quick Power Point that I use to explain perimeter in a 3rd grade classroom. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Perimeter-of-a-Shape-356912

Vocabulary PPT for Math

I used this Power Point to review Math Vocabulary during BIC (Breakfast in the Classroom). Enjoy! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Vocabulary-Slide-Show-for-3rd-Grade-357119

Division Practice

Here is some division practice with real life situations. This can be used for small group instruction. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Division-Practice-972064

Choice Board

I am just beginning to use Teachers Pay Teachers, so everything I have posted so far is free. Stop by TPT and see if anything will be helpful to you.  This first file is a blank choice board. This can be used to provide students with choices as part of your differentiation. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Blank-Choice-Board-972051

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Keep Calm and Plan On

As an Instructional Coach, planning with teachers is a big part of my job. This is a cute picture that I use as my wallpaper on my laptop.

Class Dojo

This is the BEST classroom management tool that I have been able to find. I used it last yea and I loved it. You can track and reward behavior. Parents can log on and check behavior. Your students can even log on. In addition, you can print reports to use for parent conferences, child study meetings, etc. It is FREE! www.classdojo.com

Book Source

Does anyone else have a huge library of books and no way to track them? Whether you are an instructional coach or a classroom teacher, this may be a problem you face. I have so many great resources, but I would find myself saying "I know I have that book somewhere..." Today I want to share with you a resource that I found. This web site is FREE and will allow you to organize and track up to 500 books, just like our school libraries do. Please check it out and let me know what you think.
http://classroom.booksource.com/