I have been working as a consultant implementing a Readers' Workshop. Next
week will be my last day with them this year- I would LOVE to intersperse my
workshop with quotes of encouragement during our transitions with gems of
wisdom from teachers who are immersed in the program. What would be
I love binders for middle school. The things that are really important
I give to them in sheet protectors- anything that they will use as a
reference for the rest of their student/academic careers. (Just in
case they don't get a WONDERFUL teacher again they will have it.) You
can set it up e
One thing that improved my completion rate was explaining to students
AND parents that I understood that some nights were busier than others.
I gave four- 20 minute blocks for the week. I didn't care if it was
all done on Saturday morning, or 2 one night and 2 on a non-soccer
night. as long a
Oh wow. I see absolutely the opposite! Most of the newer teachers I
see were at least trained in kid-watching. I see older teachers who
want a manual and step by step scripted curriculum. Or want to
continue the books and worksheets they have used for 15 or 20 years!
In fact, I just had a c
