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Share what you know, a good place to start
Before moving ahead in our inquiry into shapes, angles, and lines, my grade three students took time to share their current understandings. Armed with cameras, small groups walked about the school to take pictures representing any 2D shape, 3D shape, … Continue reading
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Digital Storytelling-Green Screen in action
After our successful work with iMovie for our Book Talks (see my previous post here) my students and I decided to take on a new project using a green screen for our study of Taiwan. After 4 weeks of inquiry … Continue reading
How do you spell….?
I have heard it in Grades 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1; I have even asked the question myself, “How do you spell….?” From day one in the classroom, whether they are asking their teachers or their neighbors, students develop … Continue reading
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I want to be Discussion Director this time!
Literature Circles: A group of students reading a novel and engaging in discussion as they respond to the novel with critical and reflective thought. I have used Literature Circles for a few years now and really enjoy the way students … Continue reading
The Power of Choice
I have heard many teachers say if they could go back in time and and redo their first year of teaching, they would change a number of things. I think student choice is something I would focus more on if … Continue reading