My students are using the technology to help with fluency using free apps, and reading/listening comprehension is continually being worked on using Epic, Storyline Online then taken a teacher made assessment or an AR test. I have found the tablets to be useful for my students to practice letter and number tracing especially my little group that…Read More

Many students tell me the AR reading program is about accumulating points for rewards rather than choosing a great book to read. Dawn Mitchell outlines a personalized approach to selecting great books while asking raising this question: “Public libraries don’t limit their readers by levels, why should we?”…Read More

Panel: Ditch Grades Now! Focus on Student Learning. One teacher did just that— “We have something far better than scores when report card time rolls around,” he explained. “We have artifacts and feedback that provide a clear picture of learning. When a teacher reviews the body of work from a student and asks, ‘Where does this fit on a…Read More

Mrs. Williams’ Third Grade begins their study of cultures. In this podcast, students identify and learn Japanese traditional clothing. Students also, learn some common words from the Japanese language: kimono, obi, obachan, gets.

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