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    Guided Notes: Examples and Strategies for Implementation in the Classroom

    • by Giselle Rivera
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    When you teach, I can guarantee that many of your students are not listening. Don’t take it personally (I know I don’t); we are working with children. It happens. So what can you do to hold their attention and get them to listen? Guided notes are the answer! What are Guided Notes? When you are […]

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    First Day of School Activities for 5th Grade

    • by Giselle Rivera
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    The first day of school is always a bit nerve-racking.  The moment your students walk in, you can feel their nervous energy. To relieve their nerves (and yours too) it’s important to have a lesson plan that is easy to follow. The first day of school is a crucial time to set the tone for […]

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    How to Help Struggling Math Students in 5th Grade

    • by Giselle Rivera
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    Working at a Title 1 inner-city school, where many of my students are English Learners has taught me a thing or two about working with striving learners.  Some of my students are 2 years or more behind in the core subjects of reading and math.  How do you differentiate your instruction for these students while […]

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