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Archives for April 2015
Death of a Teacher
I typed Death of a Teacher into a Google Search bar. I didn’t know what else to do. I don’t know what I expected to appear. Did I expect the internet to magically help me? Everything was happening so suddenly. One moment I hear that my friend’s husband, a teacher I work with, is in […]
Coding with Khan
I am lucky to be part of a wonderful team of Specialists. Our school schedule allows our grade level teams to collaborate daily while their kids go to Specials. We have Fitness, Art/Engineering, and Global Investigations as our specials. Sometimes students are referred to Surf Lesson (Intervention) with me during Specials time. Our Global […]
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers is challenging for 5th Graders. Let’s take a look at some steps to help our students with fractions. I mentioned in my last post some fifth graders I worked with recently that were struggling to add and subtract mixed numbers. It is no wonder. You have to be able to […]
Foundational Skills
I’ve learned a lot working as a K-6 Intervention teacher. One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned is to check assumptions. Teachers refer students to me based on data. They gave their class a quiz or test and the children coming to me need help in a specific area. It is like a dream. […]