Scientists in Cerrito and Strawberry Creek develop scientific habits and their science-centered language through tons of hands-on investigations, use of models, writing, extensive readings, and occasionally through short films (Brainpop and Mystery Science are oft-used resources). Collaborative small group work is the norm, and teachers scaffold these by assigning roles, prompting discussions, and emphasizing goal-setting […]
Technology is a well used tool in 4th and 5th grade! Strawberry Tech 411 The above link will give you all of the tip you need to help your student login at home and locate the work they need on google classroom. The Strawberry Creek landing page has links to the most used websites such as […]
Reading Sustained Silent Reading + Conferencing – teachers guide students to choose “just right books” to read for 45+ minutes each day (15-20 minutes at school, 30+ minutes at home). Teachers teach mini-lessons (mostly on comprehension strategies, but also on how to keep a reading log, choose great books, etc.), and then conference with students […]