Every day I start my class off with a Morning Meeting. I work on my students' social-emotional needs by doing team-building activities, sharing about ourselves, and learning about important social concepts. My first challenge was creating a circle in my room. I have thirty-three fourth and … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day TpT Giveaway!
a Rafflecopter giveaway *** VALENTINE'S GIVEAWAY ***To help with the purchasing of Valentine's resources for your classroom, a team of amazing teachers and I have grouped together to gift ONE awesome, lucky teacher with a TPT gift card!PRIZES INCLUDE 1 x $300 … [Read more...]
How to Differentiate Math
Differentiating math can be challenging, especially when you teach a combo class as I do. My 4th and 5th grade curriculums don't align perfectly so while one grade is working on fractions, the other is working on geometry. Even with those inconsistencies, I have figured out a way to teach two … [Read more...]
How to Manage a Combo Class? Teaming with Grade Levels
One of the challenges of teaching a combo class is teaming with grade levels. At my school, we are given two days of prep a month with our team members. I have two teams: 4th grade and 5th grade. Our principal expects consistency across the grade levels. So with that pressure, I try to do things … [Read more...]
How to Manage a Combo Class – Curriculum
Teaching a combo class isn't easy. Managing the curriculum alone can be challenging. I have been teaching a fourth and fifth grade combo class for the last seven years and most days I do it well, but some days I don't. The teacher who taught the combo class before me would differentiate math … [Read more...]
How to Manage a Combo Class – Physical Aspects and Schedule
Many districts choose to handle class sizes in a school with combo classes. For the last seven years, I have been teaching a 4th and 5th grade combo class. Sometimes the numbers are close with 15 students in one grade and 16 students in the other grade. However, I have had challenges where I had 10 … [Read more...]
Do You Have Your Students Set Goals for the New Year?
When I return to school on Monday, one of the first things I do with the students is setting new goals for the year. I do this for myself each year and I like to do it with the kiddos too. Since I have a combo class, I have to alternate each January with my goal setting activity. Therefore, you … [Read more...]
Christmas TpT Giveaway!
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TpT Cyber Sale
The Teachers Pay Teacher Cyber Sale starts today! Don't miss your chance to get 4th and 5th grade math activities for the holiday season. There are also social studies, language arts, and science activities that are up to 25% off. … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Day Giveaway!
a Rafflecopter giveaway *** VETERAN'S DAY GIVEAWAY ***To help with the purchasing of Veteran's Day resources for your classroom, a team of amazing teachers and I have grouped together to gift ONE awesome, lucky teacher with a TPT gift card! PRIZES INCLUDE 1 x $250 TPT Giftcard REMEMBER: … [Read more...]
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