http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/elementary-teacher-resources-blog.html Quick, easy and effective elementary teacher resources. en-us elementary teacher resources Thu, 9 May 2013 20:05:13 -0400 Thu, 9 May 2013 20:05:13 -0400 elementary-teacher-resources.com http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/teacher_humor.html7a97ca3a0ac8d389edf7fb0c66122e6aTeacher Humor Thu, 9 May 2013 20:05:11 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/retell_ring.html75e528c8675208b9f92ed50c72530f74Retell Ring Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:00:07 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/Retell_Table.html643b5e7fee030dfffa310bb9ed7afdbaRetell Table - Using questions to build comprehension Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:50:59 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/dear_mr_blueberry.html230908e23c08bcc75b8b9a9b8dc6bc6aDear Mr Blueberry Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:54:09 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/elementary-lesson-plans.html3bd409151d078c68e1409c2337fe4bd1Elementary Lesson Plans Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:53:24 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/3rd-grade.html4aea599e3aa925c50779d28cfdf1452fI just love this resource. I have had a good read through it and like the simplicity of how concepts arr explained for students. I am currently teaching Sun, 6 Jan 2013 17:08:12 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/kindergarten-teachers-perspective.html8f2128fade6ac3dfb0d95efc97358768This book looks like it could be used anywhere from end of Kindergarten to beginning of 2nd grade for some students. This would be introduced in small Sun, 6 Jan 2013 17:05:50 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/Common_Core_Reading_Lessons.htmlf9ab4c7350d9aa942ef7df9cc4402281Common Core Reading Lessons Sun, 6 Jan 2013 17:00:40 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/thank-you5.html62c0cb8fe6160ed8a2db9a5223680712I start student teaching soon and I am a little nervous (and excited) for the school part to be over. This book was informative, and gave me some good Fri, 4 Jan 2013 22:44:25 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/too-true.htmlaa8199c77eee6f52c7da6d580f0440df Thank you so much for that article!!! I had to laugh because everything in it is BEYOND TRUE for a first year teacher...I'll have to keep all that advice Fri, 4 Jan 2013 22:43:56 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/thank-you4.htmlf71ac14aff0c9c7353c540ae2303b304I've just been approved to teach in my state of Australia (I graduate at the end of the year, but have met all my requirements now). I'm now looking for Fri, 4 Jan 2013 22:43:29 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/teaching_materials.htmlcfea08393d4602a0a8f3d97fb51f5d8aTeaching Materials Fri, 4 Jan 2013 22:32:44 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/free_printables.html585ad00b7c7a894ae7d3ca3472a823b3Free Printables Sun, 9 Sep 2012 19:32:54 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/parapro-assessment-in-nj.htmlc35b316caccdb3856bbd198cda9f7875I need to take the Parapro Assessment and I want to take the internet delivered test. However, I am having a hard time finding a school in New Jersey Thu, 2 Aug 2012 14:01:38 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/routines.htmla8b613bbd1554cc6bf02fad21e58bc72Routines - Building structure in your classroom Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:20:48 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/First_Grade_Daily_Math_Journals.html04050bbdad2f990a6fc33b59ba720a96First Grade Daily Math Journals Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:45:13 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/Kindergarten_Daily_Math_Journals.html9a37ef4a19476c6be2a9fa4d15dbbcafKindergarten Daily Math Journals Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:11:59 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/clean_classroom.html6f42b6c593a14e51b49d344157e57819Clean Classroom Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:40:35 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/questions.htmlf03c3494a121afb140df90ea8b54a427Questions Thu, 5 Jul 2012 17:04:24 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/the-big-book-of-books-and-activities-by-dinah-zike.htmlbf96aff09835dc3e7a0944278ecf42d6Oh, the things you can do with a piece of paper! After showing the basic folds (hamburger, hot dog, taco, burrito, shutter) you are led into all sorts Mon, 2 Jul 2012 07:26:43 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/relax.htmlf5511a9f2e075ab5cb1c692abee53449Relax By Kelly Mikesell Sun, 20 May 2012 11:11:31 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/water_day.html025cbae52b0a6857ab92b177d8dbe990Water Day Tue, 1 May 2012 16:50:17 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/board_games.htmlde8149d45c68b8d6a5c81ed5c7c931cbBoard Games Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:48:20 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/loved-your-book.htmlcb0e2d796ebdd3776551d170147be726This is my ninth year of teaching and this was much-needed affirmation for me! Thank you for giving the 'quick and dirty' essentials that EVERY teacher Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:12:22 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/laundry_baskets.html8f9f2de161f1bc4572177d015a1bc690Laundry Baskets for Reading! Sat, 3 Mar 2012 21:53:06 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/blends_word_work.htmlb29f5c52c7262723b468a66828c62e9aBlends Word Work Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:52:24 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/wonderful-resource.html10d33867b69e215d5dd2b8d60f88f8bfI wish this had been around for me when I began teaching! You covered so many concerns that beginning teachers will find helpful. While not a new teacher-this Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:53:38 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/student_led_discussions.htmla83d005cf106fd9e9bc6bbc9e579b4f5Student Led Discussions - Hitting Higher Order Questions with Children Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:38:11 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/differentiation_games.html9f1f92d45527bbfabacbfaaec083e143Differentiation Games - Playing for Learning Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:35:31 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/guided_reading.htmlcec4cf74459464ec1927f32dc89c3051Guided Reading - Tips and Tricks for Better Guided Reading Instruction Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:58:01 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/angry_birds_writing.html02d89c774d53449323079c2fc2db7d81Angry Birds Writing Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:08:40 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/tips-to-improve-reading-comprehension.html02a6b7f697c7f3fa1d8e12ff8dde78a9The key to improving reading comprehension is using strategies that support working memory when reading. We want information to stay in working memory, Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:33:56 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/11-ways-to-teach-kids-to-recognize-and-label-their-emotions.html91dd85c5f4fa1b9bca6bd1a903dc61a91. Use picture books as a tool for exploring emotions - Choose books that illustrate the facial expressions of the characters in the story. For older students, Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:27:14 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/when-kids-cant-read-what-teachers-can-do-by-kylene-beers.htmle041d333af574840318467650b2f4b0eI love this book! I teach upper elementary grades (5 & 6), and have constantly been on the lookout for ideas and ways to help struggling readers. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:25:13 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/teach_like_a_champion.htmlbc1bb925aea22b376984fee018b24742Teach Like a Champion Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:53:07 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/12-ways-to-improve-and-enhance-your-paraprofessionalteacher-experience.htmlfb3e4f993c79fbffd3c414b1443861e81. Communicate with each other. One of the most important aspects of an effective working relationship between the paraprofessional, special educator, Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:30:38 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/nobody-likes-a-tattletale-teaching-the-difference-between-tattling-and-reporting.html53c7abb6fc3239bbd574254977f784951. Explain that when tattling, students are trying to get someone into trouble, but when reporting, they are trying to get someone out of trouble. Try Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:27:42 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/i-love-your-daily-math-journals.htmlb8ce84e42e6ae1e88c2e8959581b0ca5I use them every morning (that we don't have specials) with my kindergartners. My students come in, in the morning and know to get their math journals, Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:23:38 -0500 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/word-wall-center.htmlf92b2485983d93060fa476f785b28236In my class, their word wall words are like their spelling words and through the week we do all sorts of activities involving with them. At the end of Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:19:48 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/thank-you3.htmle0213718d3d7169aae98d468897205ebThis was very well written and full of useful information. I appreciate the advice and will use it throughout my teaching career Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:17:55 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/primary_literacy_centers.htmlfaf91565ff8b60abcbab4e84eeea80a0Primary Literacy Centers Mon, 1 Aug 2011 10:23:05 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/the_daily_5.htmle39349a57c28aa0d64d9719afb2d4a58The Daily 5 Thu, 7 Jul 2011 16:43:29 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/index.html165a7ad5d3f25b624c1a3e2470ea3bb8Quick, easy and effective elementary teacher resources. Fri, 1 Jul 2011 08:12:37 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/how-to-motivate-kids-to-read-during-the-summer-months.html24549478361440bd97a889952c6b4f58Summer is quickly approaching and my students have made an enormous amount of progress in the area of reading. How do you keep your students reading Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:06:11 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/daily-5-special-needs-classroom.html62a57a5b49669a627e3a0fb56830855aMy teaching partner and I wanted to find an easy and structured Literacy program that would suit our class of 16 students with special needs (varying abilities Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:13:12 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/book-and-craft-list.htmla80b8fe5019f572fabce64fbe627d828I listened to your video on how to teach writer's workshop. I like your methods. Do you have a list of books that deal with a specific skill that Thu, 2 Jun 2011 05:36:31 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/addition-and-subtraction.html058246a1e60ac3df359aee56dd34465cMy son has math homework and I was not sure what is the answer to this. Directions: Solve each problem and use the space to the right to explain how Thu, 2 Jun 2011 05:29:14 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/podcasts.html84e0449a2bca829b8797274b20bcfffbSo glad I finally got to see Podcast #8. It's AWESOME!!! What a great idea! Turned out so cute. Thank you for sharing Mon, 30 May 2011 17:27:29 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/writing-in-shaving-cream-alternative.htmle35cbdc074d71f2b83bf118a7a5795c9I have also used the shaving cream writing method for years. However, rather than dirty up pans/trays or waste plates, I just put the shaving cream Mon, 30 May 2011 17:26:56 -0400 http://www.elementary-teacher-resources.com/kindergarten-paraprofessional-job-description.htmldf4943ef4c6f906d39572e150636d648We have a child in our classroom who is ADHD. He has been to the doctor and prescribed medication. Even on medication he still acts up. This week has Mon, 30 May 2011 17:25:28 -0400