Inquiry: 6 Tips to Asking Questions
Being able to ask good questions is an important part of the inquiry process. Â However it is often difficult task for students to ask the
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Teaching Science to a Split Grade Class.
Teaching science to two grades is always a juggling act. Â 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. Â 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. Â For me it is new approach to teaching that completely shifts the way you teach in your
4/5 Canadian Physical Regions and Government: Social Studies Inquiry Unit
It is finally finished!! My complete 4/5 Unit is finished and ready to be downloaded on my TPT store. The Canadian Physical Regions and Government
Teaching Independent Work skills
 Teaching students to work independently is a vital task for all teachers but especially for teachers of split grades. It is also one of the
Gr 5. Social Studies – Charter of Rights and Freedoms
A full unit is on it’s way but I wanted to first post the group of lessons as I am working on it. Â This way
30 Days of Place Value
Everyday for Bell Work in my 4/5 class, I use a mastering math sheet to review basic concepts and previously taught skills. Â The page is
7 Tips for Teaching a Split Grade Class
I love teaching a split-grade class.  I know this may not be a popular opinion in teaching, but there it is. In reality, many of
Why I love Long Range Plans (and you can too!!)
Its done!!! Â My 4/5 Long range plans are finally completed. Â Having such detailed plans this past fall was a life saver. Â Being very pregnant with