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Please note that this blog has not been updated since 2010. It has been kept online as a resource for teachers.
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Elementary Science on the Web – Guided Tour
Are you looking for great resources to help you plan and deliver science instruction at the elementary level? Boy, do I have the sites for you! Sit back, relax, and take this guided tour of some great places to start … Continue reading
Teaching History with Children’s Literature: The Story of Jamestown
The Story of Jamestown, written by Eric Braun, is a book that is presented in a format similar to a comic book; for that reason it may be attractive to boys in the classroom. It tells the story of the settlement of Jamestown, … Continue reading
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Sixth Grade Fraction Resources
I am doing my resource set for the fractions section of 6th grade mathematics. I taught this area this past year but just by starting this assignment, I have more tools to work with then I did previously. This is … Continue reading
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4th Grade Measurement
Introduction: We know that measurement is a fundamental mathematical component. As a teacher, it is our job to teach it well. Below you will find a selection of books that are necessary for children to develop a clear understanding of … Continue reading
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Kindergarten Addition and Subtraction
Introduction The topic I will be covering is Addition and Subtraction. The target grade will be Kindergarten, which is the grade that I plan to teach. The Standards of Learning this topic will cover is: K.6 Math – The student … Continue reading
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New Resources for Parents and Teachers
I often point my preservice teachers to the U.S. Department of Education publications site for useful resources. I’m particularly fond of the the Helping Your Child brochure series. This series “aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary … Continue reading
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Nonfiction Monday – Who Lives Here?
The Who Lives Here? series, written by Deborah Hodge and illustrated by Pat Stephens, examines animals in their natural environments and explains how those animals are uniquely adapted to their habitats. The books are organized by habitat, and include titles … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics With Children’s Literature: Vote!
Elections, elections, elections have been the pressing news topics recently with the President Campaign just ending. What better way then to teach students about the importance of voting with the book Vote! by Eileen Christelow. The book does an outstanding job in … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Joe and the Skyscraper
Joe and the Skyscraper is the story of a little boy named, Joe Carbonelli, who guides the reader around the New York City and through different eras. The character Joe focuses on the construction of the Empire State Building in … Continue reading
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