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School and the City

Ideas and Resources for Your Elementary Classroom

Setting Goals With Students

Hey teacher friends!I am so excited to show you my new tool for goal setting and data tracking in my classroom.But first, let's rewind to August. During the first week of school, students filled out these goal sheets. They wrote in one goal for each category. It made for a gorgeous, colorful, and meaningful bulletin board for the first half of the year! A few weeks ago, I pulled my students ... Read More about Setting Goals With Students

Flat Stanley’s Christmas Adventure

I teach in a great area of Metro Atlanta that is a true melting pot. The diversity in my classroom is truly amazing. I have learned so much about other cultures and languages from my students.  That being said, I can't do Christmas in my classroom anymore, so I thought I'd share an activity that I did a few years ago.  After Thanksgiving break, I chose Flat Stanley's Christmas ... Read More about Flat Stanley’s Christmas Adventure

Spelling Bins for Word Work

As you may know, I was "promoted" to third grade this year. Because of that, I'm not using Words Their Way anymore (GASP - shocker, I know!). My students have a new spelling list each week, and after a few weeks, I realized I HAD to do something to make spelling practice more engaging for them. I decided to shop with Oriental Trading because they offer a TON of fun alphabet things! I was ... Read More about Spelling Bins for Word Work

Make Your Own Alphabet

Yes, even you, upper elementary teachers! Earlier this month, my third graders took the ITBS. Before the testing week began, I had to completely cover or take down anything "academic" in my classroom that students could possibly glean answers from... even my alphabet. I decided that since I was taking down the alphabet anyways, it'd be the perfect opportunity for my students to make their own ... Read More about Make Your Own Alphabet

Chalkboard Makeover

I have been SO VERY BUSY lately (hello testing, conferences, and report cards) but I am SO VERY EXCTIED about this that I just can't hold it in anymore! So, I don't have whiteboards. I have two very large, very black chalkboards. They're magnetic (whooo) but other than that, they annoy me to no end. I don't like writing with chalk. It's messy! Chalk markers are EXPENSIVE and dry out so ... Read More about Chalkboard Makeover

The First Week of Third Grade

Third grade! Yay!I survived the first two weeks of third grade and finally have the time/energy to tell you a little bit about it. I won't be going into total detail, so please leave a comment if you have a question!(UPDATE: I wrote a much more detailed post with more links and full lesson plans. Read it here: Day by Day Plans for the First Week of Third Grade.)The first read aloud for third grade ... Read More about The First Week of Third Grade