A Fly on the Classroom Wall

The Teach & Tell

Ally — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:02:00 GMT

The Teach & Tell we have moved all of our posts to: http://aflyontheclassroomwall.com The “Teach & Tell” If you were a fly on my classroom wall you would see my students presenting a “Teach & Tell” three times a year (once per term) . This activity is...(read more)

This site has now moved ...

Ally — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:05:00 GMT

This site has now moved ... Please visit me at: http://aflyontheclassroomwall.com We hope to see you there! Cheers, Ally Read More......(read more)

Tutoring and Your Child

Ally — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:04:00 GMT

Tutoring Students are often recommended for tutoring. By the same token I am often asked why or whether a child ought to be tutored. More often than not the answer is quite clear from both an academic and an emotional standpoint. …. & so, when approached...(read more)

We've Moved!

Ally — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:56:00 GMT

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Initial Reading Assessments in the Classroom

Ally — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:35:00 GMT

Initial Reading Assessments in the Classroom At the beginning of ever school year we spend a great deal of time getting to know our students ... as they get to know one another, as well as their teachers and new surroundings! It's a balance of: a) Learning...(read more)

Why I believe in Homework

Ally — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:40:00 GMT

Why I believe in Homework The value of homework is often hotly debated. If you were a fly on my classroom wall you would see and hear me sharing with my students and parents why I believe in homework. Cheers, Ally Homework: - Introduces/encourages the...(read more)

What Successful Math Students Do

Ally — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:45:00 GMT

General Math Tips Before the end of the school year I had a discussion with a mum who asked what her child could do in order to continue to be successful in math (e.g. "successful" in a very general, "life skills" sense). "Sam" had always struggled with...(read more)

Writing Tools for Grade 5

Ally — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:15:00 GMT

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Math Resources - Vidoes, Games, Challenges

Ally — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:57:00 GMT

Grade 5 Resources - Math Teaching Sites / Challenges / Videos! http://bit.ly/aD3c6i (Great for Smart Board Teaching) http://www.figurethis.org/index.html (Real World Math Challenges) http://bit.ly/lwOuIv (Hands-on Math) http://www.orangekids.com (Open...(read more)

Support Your Child's Learning Over the Summer Months

Ally — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:14:00 GMT

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Year End Class Party

Ally — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:27:00 GMT

Year End Class Party & So it's that time of year again .... it's time for our Year End Class Party. If you were a fly on my classroom wall you would see me planning for this very special day: for a picnic lunch and afternoon in the park. This year I have...(read more)

A Traveling Suitcase in the Classroom

Ally — Mon, 09 May 2011 23:16:00 GMT

The Traveling Suitcase A few years ago now --- when I taught Grade One --- I had a Math Suitcase, a Writing Suitcase and a Science Suitcase in the classroom. Within each suitcase were games and activities relating to certain areas of study. Students took...(read more)

Developing Listening Skills in the Classroom

Ally — Mon, 02 May 2011 23:59:00 GMT

Developing Listening Skills in the Classroom If you were a fly on my classroom wall you would see that we often stop to discuss what good listeners do . Developing good listening skills is of very real importance, and we should never assume that students...(read more)

Writing Strategy - A "Snap Shot" (Grade 5)

Ally — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:53:00 GMT

Writing Strategy - A "Snap Shot" (Grade 5) Today in my classroom I was thrilled to see students engaged in the writing process with more independence and energy than ever before. ... & it just so happened that a colleague of mine walked passed our room...(read more)

How We Answer Comprehension Questions in Grade 5

Ally — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:05:00 GMT

How We Answer Comprehension Questions in Grade 5 If you were a fly on my classroom wall you would "see" that this is how we address comprehension questions in Grade 5. We are very methodical, & yet flexible & organic in our approach. This process becomes...(read more)