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Calendar Time!
Posted by Diane Badden on 01 Sep 2010 | Posted in: Teachers and Teaching, The Mailbox Books
Hey, did you know The Mailbox has a book called Calendar Time for Little Learners? Since today’s the first day of September, I thought I’d share...
Parent Volunteers
Posted by Diane Badden on 31 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management
It took me a few years of teaching to realize that parent volunteers are worth their weight in gold! After all, a parent volunteer can be...
Fun Friday Giveaway!
Posted by Diane Badden on 27 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation
Are you glad it’s Friday? I sure am! When my alarm clock screeched at me this morning, I gave it a solid whack of satisfaction. I knew Friday had finally arrived. Yippee!
Off and Rolling
Posted by Diane Badden on 25 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Teachers and Teaching
The school buses hit the road this morning! Yep, it’s the first day of school in our local school district. Lexie (the pooch) and I were finishing up our morning walk when kids...
Eyes and Ears, Please!
Posted by Diane Badden on 24 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Routines
Since it’s back-to-school time, I’m thinking a quick warm-up of teacher phrases might be fun! I feel certain y’all have some great ones. What are your favorites?
Getting to Know the Teacher
Posted by Diane Badden on 20 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Meet the Mailbox®, Relationships and Team Building
I have an idea for making a connection with your students’ parents. See what you think!
Jazzed About Booklets
Posted by Diane Badden on 19 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Planning and Curriculum, The Mailbox Books
Booklets are on my brain today! I could always count on plenty of enthusiasm when I introduced any type of booklet project to my third graders. Our projects varied...
First-Day Faves
Posted by Diane Badden on 18 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Planning and Curriculum
Whaddya say we chat about favorite first-day-of-school activities? As a teacher, I loved to know what types of activities my colleagues were planning. Heck, I’m not teaching and I’m still curious!
Stew Update
Posted by Diane Badden on 17 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Planning and Curriculum
Have you checked out our “Modifying Instruction” stew? It’s simmering away with great tips and ideas! Be sure to have a look. And if you’d like to contribute, remember that today is the final day to comment and have your name entered in our gift certificate giveaway.
Okay, I must share one more update. It’s a [...]
Modifying Instruction
Posted by Diane Badden on 13 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Planning and Curriculum
I love, love, love all the wonderful comments and suggestions you make! In fact, your comments guided me to today’s topic, and it’s a biggie! How do you modify your instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students?
