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For the 2006-2007 school year, 2nd-grade teacher Elizabeth Mazzurco of New Jersey shared her teaching strategies and offered a peek into her classroom with wonderful photos. Read her entries from a year in the life of a 2nd-grade classroom.
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For the 2006-2007 school year, 2nd-grade teacher Elizabeth Mazzurco of New Jersey shared her teaching strategies and offered a peek into her classroom with wonderful photos. Read her entries from a year in the life of a 2nd-grade classroom. ... Read More
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I like to assess the students' math progress earlier in the spring so that I have time to strengthen areas that need help. ... Read More
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I've discovered that desktop book pods are tools to spend small moments of time effectively. ... Read More
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As students begin to study and write poetry, I use centers to help them get to know poetry and begin to understand how poetry sounds. ... Read More
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Fluency is such an important skill for emerging readers. It is important to improve fluency in all students as they become better readers. I use a fluency program in my classroom that involves a poem of the week. ... Read More
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These books are a great way to create more authentic-looking books with your class. ... Read More
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I feel like I've tried so many different methods to run my word wall. It has at times become so useless. I think I've come up with a way to make word walls work effectively in the classroom. Read on to find out! ... Read More
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We learn about famous African Americans throughout time. Read on to learn about our research project and how we teach each other what we learn. ... Read More
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After December break it is time to feel fresh and revived! ... Read More
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This bulletin board can be used for a number of projects and always makes the students excited! ... Read More
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Winter holidays are so exciting for all students. In our district we have many holidays to learn about and share. Through this simple project, the students learn about each other's traditions as well as develop time management skills. ... Read More
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Educating students on having character is something I spend a lot of time on. I really think it is important to teach well rounded individuals to become good people. ... Read More
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In the beginning of the year I teach my students how to choose a "just right book." They use this strategy throughout the year. ... Read More
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I find that the morning routine of "calendar time" has grown to be such an important learning part of the day. During calendar the students practice math skills, science skills, and sing songs. ... Read More
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I always feel I have to balance the ever-growing academic curriculum with some fun activities. I mean after all, between reading, writing, math, social studies, and science, shouldn't seven year olds still be cutting and pasting?! I try to incorporate some interesting, fun, and crafty projects with the curriculum I teach so that I cover the content and still allow the students to develop their small motor skills and have some fun. One project that I teach in October is Fact Family Candy Corn. The students use tracers to trace and cut the appropriate size pieces in white, yellow, and orange to form a piece of candy corn. Then they glue them together on a black piece of construction paper. They write three numbers in the three corners and then write the four problems from the fact family below in white crayon. For example, if they use the numbers 3, 4, and 7, below they write:
3+4=7
4+3=7
7-3=4
7-4=3
This allows me to integrate content that we are working on in math with a fun holiday activity. Do you have any suggestions on some seasonal or crafty activities that work well with curriculum?
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I find that every minute counts during my school day. I use up every little five or ten minute window I may have with quick reviews or riddles. Therefore, when I teach different subjects, I try to have quick ways to distribute materials and get going on the actual lesson. One thing I have done since I started teaching is use Math Baskets. During math, manipulatives are handed out in almost every lesson. By the time the correct coins, snap cubes, or base ten blocks are handed out to every student, ten minutes of the lesson is gone. I created Math Baskets to help save time. I have one basket for every group of students (or table). In each basket are zip lock bags of different math manipulatives. I have snap cubes, base ten blocks, pattern blocks, counting chips, money, and clocks. These baskets are put together already and always contain the same materials. When the students need to use a certain manipulative, each table captain gets the basket and brings the whole container to their group. They take out the manipulative they need and put it in the middle of the table. Just like that, we are ready to roll! I don't waste time distributing the materials or even getting them ready in the morning. They are always there and can be used as frequently as I need.
Please share any time saving ideas you might have. It will help us all out.Message Edited by esaladino on 09-27-2006 10:02 AM
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I am so sorry this took so long. Apparently we can't post documents online, only pictures. So I copied the sheet into this message. It is not formatted to look the way it does for me, but at least you can get the idea of the sheet. Enjoy!
Stop and Think… About My Behavior
Name: ________________________ Date: ______________
This is the classroom rule I chose not to follow:
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This is what happened:
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This is what I could have done differently:
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Teacher’s Comments:
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Student Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________
Teacher Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________
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As the school year begins, Back-to-School Night usually comes quite quickly. I always feel like there is so much to tell the parents and such a short amount of time to do it! I want to give them information about the classroom, but I don’t want to overwhelm them. I usually spend the time with them talking through the curriculum and some classroom procedures. ... Read More
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I'm so excited that you all have such great input on the behavior chart. I really think it works, as long as you are consistent in your practice with it. I will definitely try to post the Think About it Sheet somehow. Currently it is on my school computer and the copies are in the classroom. I probably won't get back there for a week and a half, but I will be sure to look it to posting it. I'd love to hear some of your behavior plans for the school year.
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On the first day of school, my students create classroom rules together. Then I use a flip card behavior plan to promote a strong classroom environment. ... Read More
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