Exciting ideas in a daily blog by mentor teachers

Exciting lesson ideas, book lists, videos, classroom strategies, and reproducibles in a daily blog by mentor teachers

Problem-Solving Strategies

Thursday, December 3, 2009
Math, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades:

Once upon a time, math was... cut-and-dry. I remember being in either fourth or fifth grade and having to solve...

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Preparing for the Holiday Season

Thursday, November 26, 2009
Math, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades:

 

One of the most anticipated times of the year has arrived!...

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Building Field Trip Excitement

Thursday, November 19, 2009
Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Writing, Teacher Tips and Strategies
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, are you ready to embark on a sensational adventure?...

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Books Related to Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, Teacher Tips and Strategies
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Thanksgiving has nearly arrived, and several classes...

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Superior Strategies to Encourage Reading and Enhance Comprehension

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Classroom Management
Grades: 3–5

How do you define yourself as a reader? Are you an avid reader who reads every chance you have...

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Real-Life Applications in the Classroom Setting

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies
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During my junior year at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, I recall a profound moment when my Classroom...

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Encouraging Students to Embrace Their Inner Author

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Classroom Management
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“In the year 1075, a knight of an order called The Order of the Red Rose was falsely accused of striking a deal with...

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Currently in Jasztalville- Read-a-thons and parent/teacher/student conferences...

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Parent and Teacher Communication, Teacher Tips and Strategies, Working with Families and the Community
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This has been a very busy week in Jasztalville and it is going to be even more busy during the next few...

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'Tis the Season for Scientific Exploration

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Science, Teacher Tips and Strategies
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The month of October opens up many opportunities in my classroom. Not only do we enter the "season of many...

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Choosing Just Right Books- One-Week Follow-Up (Plus a Surprise Inside)

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Reading, Language Arts, Classroom Management, Writing, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades:

Some of you may remember last week's post about choosing "...

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Victoria Jasztal
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