Today’s story is not a silly one, it’s a method I use in class that is successful more often than it is not. A key to the success of any caped teacher is giving the students choices–enough choice to feel they are in control of their learning. I use these reading project cards to do…
When she was told her daughter had been acting disrespectfully in school, being sassy, and not following the agreements we had made at conferences, the parent said, “Oh. Well, you know, she HAS been eating a lot of chips lately.” This Super Teacher has no response to that.
Student–“Ms M.–how’s this?” (holds up what appears to be a pencil outline of California) Me: “Looks good!” (gives thumbs up sign) …a few minutes pass… Student: “Ms. M–how’s this? (holds what appears to be same pencil outline of California) Me: “Looks good! Is there anything on there you are showing me?” Student: “Nope!” …a…
“With great super powers, come great responsibility.” Yesterday, we had a minor heartbreak at school. One of our students has been expecting to see his dad soon. His dad has been in and out of rehab, and U. has moved in with his mom and step-dad this year as his dad is unable to take…
In answer to a question about where R. was this morning, and which bus he rides: “R. rides alone.” Which he totally does.
We are reading the book Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. In it, Miss Franny Block tells the story of Littmus W. Block, who created the Littmus Lozenge. The Littmus Lozenge has a secret ingredient–sorrow. Opal and Amanda share their great sadnesses with Miss Franny Block. I asked the class to write down their great…
We accept all students and differentiate instruction as needed…
In the golden mist of sunset… “…I look at the sky.” “…I was looking at it and went completely blind.” “…was a rainbow.” “…we saw a big rainbow.” “…there was an army of knites (sic) waiting for them.” “…I found my dog.” “…we saw a little rainbow.” “…it started to rain.” “…there was a man…
Student: “Oh….! I still have a sandwich in my pocket.”
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