One of my least favorite units to teach, admittedly, is fiction writing. Why? Because of the flying panda bear. I’ll never forget the first time I assigned my students to write fiction. I was a young teacher working in Greenwich Village, and the students had been pushing me all year to write in their favorite […]
Third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers have taken a deep dive into spelling practices in what we call a PLC, or professional learning community. We have read, researched, and tried numerous pedagogical strategies, websites, and apps to deepen our practice in teaching students this essential skill. Why essential, you may wonder? Communication–so students can say […]
Homework Monday Math: 4th graders have two options on circles 5th graders have planet research and writing (handout from class today) Typing or Quizlet: 20 minutes (Quizlet is best, because you can practice your typing at the same time as you practice your chemistry terms) Reading: 20+ minutes Tuesday Math: 4th graders have pages 1-3 […]
A note on spring conferences… We are looking forward to hosting conferences this Thursday and Friday in Cerrito Creek. This is our second round of PT conferences this year, and you should have received a progress report for your child about a month ago. Our hope is that you have had a chance to discuss […]
Just a reminder to comb your hair tomorrow and wear your Sunday best, because it’s photo day again. Also, send a check in the envelope we sent home last week if you’d like to order prints. Homework (sorry for the lack of blog the last two nights) Wednesday Math: 4th graders have a few options […]