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Archives for October 2013

October 27, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

8 Reasons to Use Partners in Your Class Today!

8 Reasons to Use Partners in Your Class Today!

You are in for a treat!  Please welcome Brandi of My Teacher Friend.  Today she shares some practical advice about pairing up students and included an adorable freebie!  Thank you, Brandi. Partnering students for on-the-spot discussions can be a powerful tool in your classroom. Why take the time and do the work to establish partnerships in your classroom? In my experience, partnering can be a

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October 25, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

Why I Will NEVER shop at Toys R Us Again

Why I Will NEVER shop at Toys R Us Again

Picture Credit I don’t usually use this blog to voice my personal opinions, but this ad from Toys R Us (which I saw while watching The The Big Bang Theory) sends so many horrible messages that I felt compelled to write in case anyone else wants to join me in my boycott of this company. I thought about embedding the video, but I don’t want that

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October 24, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

20 Halloween Writing Prompts!

20 Halloween Writing Prompts!

  It’s that spooky time of year again! Get your kids writing (or discussing) with these creative Halloween writing prompts. What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you? Why was it so scary? Pretend the mayor of your town wants to outlaw Halloween. Write a letter to convince him that this is not a good idea. What was the best Halloween costume

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October 20, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

Reading Strategies for Comprehension

Reading Strategies for Comprehension

Please welcome Carla of Comprehension Connection.  Today, she shares some reading strategies that she has found work well in her classroom.  She has generously shared some freebies with you all, too.  They are linked within the text, so make sure to click on them to pick up your copy.  Thank you for sharing, Carla! Hello from Comprehension Connection!  My name is Carla, and I am honored

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October 16, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

How to Encourage High-Level Thinking

How to Encourage High-Level Thinking

Today we will be presented with fantastic ideas from Pam of Rockin Resources. She shares some effective techniques along with free samples from her Higher-Level Thinking product. I am so stinkin’ excited that Rachel invited me to guest blog!  Do you hear my “Woo woo?”  Thanks Rachel!  This post will provide you with effective ideas to get your students to think and question at a

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October 13, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

Expand the Use of Your File Folder Games!

Expand the Use of Your File Folder Games!

We all know how motivating games can be in the classroom.  In this post Adrianne Meldrum of The Tutor House shares some great ideas for using file folders, as well as a Halloween freebie!  Thank you to Rachel for inviting me to write here on Minds in Bloom.  Ever since I stumbled upon Rachel two years ago, I’ve been ever amazed at the high quality posts here

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October 11, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

Goal Setting Steps for Writing

Goal Setting Steps for Writing

Please welcome Jessica of Mrs. Plemons’ Kindergarten.  Today, she shares with us how she teaches her kindergarten class to set goals for improving their writing.  She included a free goal writing worksheet, as well.  Thanks, Jessica!   Hello! I am Jessica Plemons from Mrs. Plemons’ Kindergarten, and I am so excited to guest post here at Minds in Bloom.  Although I am  a kindergarten teacher,

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October 8, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

Shifting Gears in the ELA Classroom

Shifting Gears in the ELA Classroom

Please welcome Julie Faulkner, an English teacher from Tennessee.  Julie shares with us how a shift in your view of how to accomplish Common Core standards can change everything.  Thanks, Julie! I am excited to guest post for such an accomplished blog – Minds in Bloom! When Common Core was first introduced to me, I saw lists of standards, new testing requirements, and instructional shifts. I

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October 6, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

Reading Whole Numbers Using the Swoop and Group Word Attack Strategy

Reading Whole Numbers Using the Swoop and Group Word Attack Strategy

Please welcome Michelle Williams, a 4th grade teacher from Texas.  Today she shares a super helpful idea to help students attack large numbers much in the same way they would attack large words.  Thanks for sharing Michelle! When students learn how to read, they begin to read words with CVC patterns, but as they encounter more words, they soon realize that as words get larger,

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October 4, 2013 by: Rachel Lynette

The Homework Club

The Homework Club

Please welcome Erica Hildebrand!  Today she shares with us how to run a really cool and functional Homework Club in your classroom.  She also included a freebie!  Thanks Erica! I have taught a range of grades and ages.  There are some thing that have worked well across the range, and some that do not translate up or down very well.  One of the few things

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