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Ms.KKD
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Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-08-2014, 05:02 AM
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Back to school bulletin boards
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Ms.KKD
Middle School BB
Hello! I also teach middle school (came from primary as well) and I've found the kids really still love have a "decorated" classroom. Like previous posters said, I also use fabric on my boards. ...
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Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
03-12-2014, 07:16 PM
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5
Can a student take the FCAT
Posted By
Ms.KKD
ELL and FCAT
English Language Learners (ELLs) are expected to participate in statewide assessments; however, in accordance with State Board Rule 6A-6.0902, Florida Administrative Code, Requirements for...
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Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
11-04-2013, 04:17 PM
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How to make a bulletin board for middle school
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Ms.KKD
Bb
I've always used my bulletin boards for student work. I only have two small boards (each is 4x4). I put black fabric (that I bought at Walmart) and cheetah border (which matches my theme). Every 3...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
10-16-2013, 07:11 PM
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Elementary Major looking into Middle School
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Ms.KKD
Try it!
Love, love, love being a middle school teacher! I taught elementary (PreK-3rd) for nearly 5 years before making the switch last year and I was pretty hesitant to do so, but I love it! I definitely...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
10-16-2013, 07:05 PM
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6
Videos with Music
Posted By
Ms.KKD
flocabulary
Search for "flocabulary" on YouTube. They have their own website as well, but the videos are free on YouTube so I find them there. The kids really enjoy them.
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
09-17-2013, 05:10 PM
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New to 8th and no curriculum! HELP!
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Ms.KKD
Short Stories
I absolutely second what a previous poster stated. . . short stories! The kids love them and you can teach MANY skills for each story.
Some short stories I (and my students) have loved in the...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
09-02-2013, 08:23 AM
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5
Students not following directions
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Ms.KKD
It's hard!
Sometimes you need to come at it from the opposite side. Find one or two students who ARE following directions and doing what they are supposed to do and reward them. Make it worthwhile too. Give...
Board:
Teacher News & Opinion
09-01-2013, 09:28 AM
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5
expoitation
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Ms.KKD
All Year Subs
We are about to start our 3rd week of school and we currently have a day-to-day sub in one of our classrooms (middle school). She is expected to do lesson plans and even showed up for our Open House...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
09-01-2013, 08:44 AM
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6
8th grade reading teachers ????
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Divergent
Divergent is a great choice! The movie is in production now which may get some students excited about reading the book. You could tie it in with many short stories that have that dystopian element...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-30-2013, 03:03 PM
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6
crazy??? 2nd to ms science
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Do it!
I taught elementary for 5 years (Pre-K through 3rd) and made the switch to middle school ELA last year. I love, love, love it! I was hesitant about this age group but I know I am a true middle...
Board:
Bulletin Boards & Classroom Themes
08-27-2013, 05:34 PM
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Western Theme Classroom Tour 2013
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Super Cute!
Love the theme! You obviously spent a lot of time (and money!) on your room and I know your students and their parents will appreciate it!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
08-27-2013, 05:26 PM
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29
What time do you go to bed during the school year?
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Sleep
I'm the same, I NEED my sleep. I turn in anywhere between 10-11 depending on my day! I should be in bed right now because tomorrow is a long day with Open House at 7 PM.
Board:
BusyBoard
08-27-2013, 05:17 PM
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70
How many students do you have?
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Florida
I teach 7th and 8th grade and I have 6 periods.
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Dying this year and it's only week 2!
Board:
BusyBoard
08-27-2013, 05:13 PM
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16
K-8 or even K-12 public schools?
Posted By
Ms.KKD
K-8 Center
I teach at a K-8 Center (we actually also have Pre-K) and I love it. We are actually at 2 different campuses (long story). Pre-K through 6th is at one and 7/8 is at another. We have all our...
Board:
BusyBoard
08-27-2013, 05:09 PM
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6
last minute changes = anxiety level going up
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Change
Unfortunately you'll have to learn to roll with the punches in education. Are you at least comfortable working with varying disabilities (to the degree it sounds like they'll have, with 4 paras)? ...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-18-2013, 05:14 PM
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1st to 7th
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Of course!
This lesson was generated from a presentation I was lucky enough to see from a woman named Anna Jordan, so she really gets the credit! I just took her ideas and ran with it! I actually went to a...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-18-2013, 04:12 PM
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1st to 7th
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Mask
I don't actually have written directions for the students for the mask assignment. It's more of a class discussion. When we talk about what different colors can symbolize, and when students start...
Board:
Fifth Grade
08-18-2013, 09:08 AM
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HELP!!-- FSU Seminoles classroom theme ideas
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Fsu
Easiest way to start is by getting garnet colored fabric for all your bulletin boards and then using gold border to trim it all out. If you have any Seminole memorabilia, bring that into the...
Board:
Bulletin Boards & Classroom Themes
08-18-2013, 09:07 AM
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long shot
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Colors
Easiest way to start is by getting garnet colored fabric for all your bulletin boards and then using gold border to trim it all out. If you have any Seminole memorabilia, bring that into the...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-17-2013, 07:08 PM
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17
1st to 7th
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Mechanically Inclined
Jeff Anderson's Mechanically Inclined is AWESOME! It's a grammar book that isn't preachy and is written by a REAL teacher. I was lucky enough to meet him and hear him speak this summer at a writing...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-17-2013, 11:10 AM
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17
1st to 7th
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Color Symbolism
Here's the chart I use.
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-17-2013, 11:09 AM
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17
1st to 7th
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Mask Extension
Also, I like to start off with the mask because you can use it later when doing character analysis. For example, when we read Tell Tale Heart they will create a mask for the narrator of the poem. ...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-17-2013, 11:06 AM
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17
1st to 7th
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Middle School
Here's the word doc for the syllabus.
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-17-2013, 11:05 AM
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17
1st to 7th
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Middle School
Here is my syllabus, I'm attaching it as a PDF because of the font, but I'll also include it as a word doc. You'll have to play around with the font so the tables don't shift.
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-15-2013, 03:21 PM
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3
students of the week ideas
Posted By
Ms.KKD
Facebook
You could make it look like a Facebook page. There are Facebook templates available online. Students would fill in their interests, birthday, etc. and the comments could be praising quotes about...
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