Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Tribal & Arrow Classroom Posters!




Tribal & Arrow Classroom Posters!

Since I'm moving to 4th grade next year, I decided I need a whole new classroom theme. I made these for my classroom next year, and thought you would enjoy them too!


Classroom posters for your tribal or arrow themed classroom. There are a few different options for each poster, and one with a white background for easier printing. 

Posters included:

1. Explore (2 different options)
2. Welcome to Our Tribe (2 different options)
3. Be Yourself (4 different options)
4. Follow Your Dreams (2 different options)
5. Follow Your Heart (3 different options)
6. Follow Your Arrow (3 different options)
7. Adventure Awaits (2 different options)
8. Dare to be Different (2 different options)

Please contact me with any questions, concerns or comments at TeachCoachLead410@gmail.com






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Sunday, June 12, 2016

CUBES Posters

Math Strategy
CUBES
Tribal Themed Posters





CUBES Posters

I use the CUBES strategy in my classroom every single day. In the beginning of the year I model the strategy, and by the end of the year the students are expected to do it on their own. They use it on homework and assessments.

C-Circle key numbers
The most important part of this for students to understand is that they should only be circling numbers that are going to be used to solve the problem. They should not be circling numbers that have no part of the problem or they do not need to solve. If they circle one and find out later they don’t need it, I just have them put and X over it! 

U-Underline the question
This is where you can stop and model aloud by saying “what exactly do they want to know or want me to solve”

B- Box any math action words
These words include sum, difference, in all, multiply, of, divide, share between and many many more math action words. 

E- Evaluate & Eliminate
Evaluate simply means to think through and figure out “ what steps do I take to solve?” 
Eliminate means just that, eliminate any extra information that isn’t necessary to solve or information could be confusing.

S- Solve and Check

This is where students need to solve, and remember to check their answer. 

I use this with my 4th and 5th graders. It is extremely helpful to many students, and really helps them understand word problems. I have taught all ranges of learners and this is something that can be helpful to all students.  I have even printed smaller copies and taped it to the student desks.

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Friday, June 10, 2016

This past year has been insane! In Ohio we have to complete a 4 year, yes you read that right, 4 year mentor program called resident educator. During your third year, you have to submit a bunch of documents to the state, they grade it, and you have to pass to move onto your professional license. Because I had such a fantastic support system throughout the program I completed my 4th year last year, and have moved on to my professional license! So this past year I was finishing the RE program, finishing my masters, which I did an accelerated program and finished in about 16ish months, and was coaching basketball. I promised myself when all that was over, I wanted to focus on sharing and collaborating more with other teachers. I believe that we should all be collaborating and working together.  I also want to share my ideas with others. Since I am moving to 4th, I will be creating a lot of new products that I will be using this coming year in my classroom. The first thing I did was make a science word wall. I think it is so important for students to understand vocabulary, especially science in younger grades. I am also a HUGE supporter of integrating language arts into anything I can. So here is my first product since my crazy long absence.

This product is based off of Ohio's New Learning Standards for 4th grade science. You can click on the link to find this in my TPT store.