Month: July 2016

  • Why do I differentiate? Three demonstrations you MUST do!

    Differentiation is something that is so close to my heart.  I can’t say that every aspect of my instruction is differentiated, but I do my best to ensure that I am meeting all of my students where they are.  As I was reading “Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom” by Carol Ann Tomlinson this summer, […]

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  • Four Activities for the First Day of School!

    Each year, I scour Pinterest trying to find activities for the first day of school that are engaging for upper elementary students.  I want to find activities that will allow me to learn and connect with each student.  After FINALLY nailing down my plans, I wanted to share a few of my ideas for my […]

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  • 4 Ways to Quickly and Easily Integrate All Subjects

    Each school year, I set a goal for myself.  This past year, my goal was to do a better job of integrating science and social studies into my reading and writing curriculum.  Although I’m pleased with my progress, I can’t wait to make a few more changes to make this upcoming year even better!  Below are […]

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