When you work with students, part of your responsibility is to report back to the teacher. But what should be included? Give the teacher as much information as possible to help determine if the task needs more time or new materials before moving on to another task or activity. If the teacher provides a form, fill… Read More »
Working on vocabulary skills we need to be relevant and create interesting activities. Consider using the following ideas with older students. 1. Reader’s Digest Word Power – It gives you the word, choices of meaning and then the correct meaning on the next page. 2. Text books – Create multiple possible meanings (like Reader’s Digest)… Read More »
There are times when groups are finished or changes in the school day causes groups times to move or end with time to spare. When you have free time in the classroom, think about helping by doing teacher-approved jobs. Remember to work quietly and not disturb students close to those areas. * straighten student work areas currently… Read More »
I started out to share my samples until I discovered these 3 great sources online: 1. www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizer/storymap has 40 organizers, cloze activities, research formats, rubrics, etc. The overviews are downloadable but the site is membet-supported ($20/year) and may be worth the investment if you use their styles of organization. 2. http://hishelpinschool.com/learning/storymap.html has a detailed story… Read More »
Assistants need their own desk or area where they can go over their tasks and organize their materials. For me, the easiest way to organize for their tasks uses small, plastic tubs. Each can hold the day’s activity folder, books, tools (pencils,etc.) and other supplies. The assistant can carry everything to their meeting place and be… Read More »