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Ya Gotta Teach Em How to Staple
When I was a student teacher, some twenty odd years ago, One of the teachers I was working with told me a story. The gist of it was that…
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Your Routines
You work to build routines and implement easy to follow procedures for students at the beginning of the year. Consistent routines can be a great help for students who…
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Chasing Fireflies
#4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Rich goes first this week with…
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Pursuit or Persistence: Navigating Our Way
This post originally appeared in the Jackson Township School District Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Monthly Newsletter. There’s no such thing as the perfect lesson, the perfect day in school, or…
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If I Don’t Show Up
What would happen if I didn't show up one day? How would you learn on your own? My goal as a teacher was to have my students be so…
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Chasing Fireflies
It usually starts with the first hint of warm weather. An annual tradition for my kids that is held with such reverence that they always want to start early.…
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5 Must Do’s for Math Class
Math Class should be built upon several routines and structures that are practiced every day. Give these 5 strategies a try in your math classroom. Click here for a…