Spelling and Grammar – How to Teach in Context
Spelling tests teach kids how to memorize not how to spell. This is why I don’t use spelling tests in my classroom. I am sure
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Making a Wonder Wall
Creating a wonder wall is a great tool to use in inquiry to build a space where students can get students thinking share their learning
How to Easily Plan and Schedule your Language Arts within 100 Minutes
So you have 100 minutes, but how exactly do you plan and schedule your language arts block for the junior grades? Every day I am
5 Ways to Reduce Back to School Stress
Are you thinking ahead to the start of your school year? Being prepared before school begins always helps me to start the year off on
The Making of a Rock Cycle Video
In my classroom right now my grade 4s are learning about Rocks and Minerals. I have tried to focus more this year on using experiments
Social Studies Through Inquiry: Two new Units
My Social Studies through inquiry units are now out and ready to download. Heritage and Identity: Early Societies from 500BC to 1500BCE and Heritage and
Inquiry: 6 Tips to Asking Questions
Being able to ask good questions is an important part of the inquiry process. However it is often difficult task for students to ask the
Teaching Science to a Split Grade Class.
Teaching science to two grades is always a juggling act. Lots of preparation needs to go into how you are going to teach two separate
4/5 Science Unit Rocks and Minerals and Conservation of Energy
It is finally done. My 4/5 science unit covering Rocks and Minerals and Energy Conservation Win it Free a Rafflecopter giveaway
Math Mania: Justifying your Math Thinking
Justifying Your Math Thinking A few years ago I taught a grade 3/4, which meant that I also had students that needed to complete EQAO (Ontario’s
PDF File Hacks for your Classroom
The PDF file is the norm in our world these days. Almost everything is saved in this file format from handouts, TPT files, Newsletters, calendars,
Discovering Inquiry as a Teacher
Inquiry is a popular word in Education today. For me it is new approach to teaching that completely shifts the way you teach in your
