Here is a scavenger hunt that I use when reviewing equations with 8th grade. I post these cards around the room in a random order. I usually have my students work in groups of 2 but not more than 3. They start at any card and complete the question. That answer leads them to another card with another question. There are letters in each card at…Read More

Books and Bobcats–The BEST Combination
Through my 2017-18 ARI grant, I plan to build relationships with our two feeder schools and aloow my Transitional Senior English students to become authors with a “published” finished product they can allow others to read. I want to use class journals and help the students become authors of “what they…Read More

Rocking Chairs
The students rocking chairs are adorable. The children love them. They are excited to see try them out. The room looks clean and fresh with the new furniture. The children say they are proud of their new classroom.

Triangular Desk
The student individual learning environment desk arrived. The students are so excited that the desk pull apart and go back together as a cooperative unit. Each of learning environments is set up into three parts: Table washer, cubby leader, supply person and flower pot person. The children take their jobs at the unit seriously and…Read More