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These incredible Node chairs by Steelcase were obtained through DonorsChoose. I wrote a request for four of them, and Chevron fulfilled the project! Students are absolutely thrilled with how they are able to collaborate or work independently. Chevron, Ideas, Design, Commercial, School Computer Lab, School Computer Lab Design, Computer Lab, Computer Lab Design, School Computers
These incredible Node chairs by Steelcase were obtained through DonorsChoose. I wrote a request for four of them, and Chevron fulfilled the project! Students are absolutely thrilled with how they are able to collaborate or work independently.
Students really appreciate being able to examine plant structures fresh from the school garden. Fresh, Education, School Garden, Plant Structure, Structures, School, Students, Student, Garden
Students really appreciate being able to examine plant structures fresh from the school garden.
Here are students during Sustained Silent Reading. They are focused on their story on the iTouch while increasing their fine motor skills by coloring detailed pen & ink illustrations. Reading, Illustrators, Fine Motor, Ink, Silent Reading, Classroom
Here are students during Sustained Silent Reading. They are focused on their story on the iTouch while increasing their fine motor skills by coloring detailed pen & ink illustrations.
The main goal of creating this coat rack with yard stick details was to reduce the amount of jostling around a cramped area within the classroom. As an added bonus, there is less clutter in the room. Organisation, Rack, School College, Bonus, Campus, Clutter, Coat Rack, College
The main goal of creating this coat rack with yard stick details was to reduce the amount of jostling around a cramped area within the classroom. As an added bonus, there is less clutter in the room.
The joy of sharing a book on the reading bleachers. Books, Alcatraz, Flexibility, Joy
The joy of sharing a book on the reading bleachers.
Math vocabulary in a clean and simple card format for students to reference. Cards, Maths, Math Vocabulary, Math, Format, Ads
Math vocabulary in a clean and simple card format for students to reference.
"Magic Sticks" in the background, used in this case to dismiss students during a transition. I stay mum, and just lay the sticks under the document camera. Students stay alert for their names. Document Camera, Names, Alert, Solomon, Mum, Letter Board
"Magic Sticks" in the background, used in this case to dismiss students during a transition. I stay mum, and just lay the sticks under the document camera. Students stay alert for their names.
Here are several of the various work areas in Room 17. Standing Table, Working Area, Desk, Table, Low Tables, Work, Standing, Room
Here are several of the various work areas in Room 17.
Another benefit of the iTouch is so students may practice recording their spelling words. Teaching, Play, Ipad, Sight Words, Records, Spelling, Spelling Words, Letter Sounds
Another benefit of the iTouch is so students may practice recording their spelling words.
While exploring our math calendar, students use individual dry erase boards to show their thinking. It is a terrific way to glean information through daily formative assessments. Guided Maths, Elementary Grades, Math Stations, Education Math, Formative Assessment, Elementary, Guided Math
While exploring our math calendar, students use individual dry erase boards to show their thinking. It is a terrific way to glean information through daily formative assessments.
I designed this Art Table for my own children back in 1998. My dad constructed it, and now it resides in Room 17 as a regular seating option for two students. There is an additional shelf below the work surface. Children, Art, Work Surface, Shelf
I designed this Art Table for my own children back in 1998. My dad constructed it, and now it resides in Room 17 as a regular seating option for two students. There is an additional shelf below the work surface.
Boggle Wednesday is a favorite Morning Work activity! Morning Work, Activities, Work Activities, Morning Work Activities, Wednesday, Boggle, Morning
Boggle Wednesday is a favorite Morning Work activity!
Here is a student using an iTouch for fluency. In the background is the huge visual timer we use whenever independent work is ongoing. Transitions are so much simpler when I am able to remind the students, "All right, we have two minutes before moving onto the next activity. Please make sure your body and brain are gearing up for the transition." Third Grade, Independent Work, School Ideas, Minutes
Here is a student using an iTouch for fluency. In the background is the huge visual timer we use whenever independent work is ongoing. Transitions are so much simpler when I am able to remind the students, "All right, we have two minutes before moving onto the next activity. Please make sure your body and brain are gearing up for the transition."
Vocabulary on the low dry erase table. Dry Erase Table, Dry Erase, Low
Vocabulary on the low dry erase table.
Before sending students off to write independently, they must state, "I pledge to indent!" Students tap their two fingers over their heart and repeat the vow. Ideally, those two fingers then move down to their paper for the beginning of each paragraph. Workshop, Writing, Teaching Writing, Pledge
Before sending students off to write independently, they must state, "I pledge to indent!" Students tap their two fingers over their heart and repeat the vow. Ideally, those two fingers then move down to their paper for the beginning of each paragraph.