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starbucksmom1
Board:
Career Decisions
09-21-2019, 07:05 PM
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4
Anyone move from assistant principal back to classroom teacher?
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Pondering the same thing
Sigh. Just started in admin and hate it. Split at 2 schools. It’s a new admin position and one school has embraced me; one wouldn’t care or even notice if I’m there. Really miss my fantastic...
Board:
Third Grade
05-15-2018, 02:29 PM
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13
Pros and Cons of switching grades from 1st to 3rd
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Moving from 1st to 3rd
Eek! Just kidding! You will LOVE it!! I taught first for many years (12 or so) and then moved to 3rd for another 8 years. I remember thinking, "Oh! You all can do everything 1st can do...but on your...
Board:
The Job Search
05-15-2018, 02:23 PM
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63
CPACE EXAM - Admin Test California
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Passing the CPACE
UPdate ** I passed the CPACE all sections and video the first time. Was so proud of my efforts! Really enjoyed the study process too - used practice tests online and also anything else I found online...
Board:
Intervention & Title I Services
08-22-2017, 08:27 PM
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3
Title 1 data gathering
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Title 1 data
Thank you for this! I have to share this data with the district office but I hadn't thought about sharing it directly with teachers. Thank you! 💙
Board:
Intervention & Title I Services
08-11-2017, 10:13 PM
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3
Title 1 data gathering
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Title 1 data gathering
I'm contemplating using an iPad more this year in keeping track of and gathering data for our title 1 program.
Anyone have any ideas as to which programs I might use for a database?
Board:
BusyBoard
05-23-2017, 01:27 PM
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38
McGraw Hill Wonders?
Posted By
starbucksmom1
hahah just went to staff development today :)
Even before i read all of these comments I thought to myself "why don't we just read quality literature and come up with our own questions?' I am hesitant of anything that takes all of the thinking...
Board:
Fifth Grade
07-26-2015, 10:28 PM
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10
First Day Plans
Posted By
starbucksmom1
I plan a full day and even send homework :)
I start the day by sharing my "RAD" upon which I build our classroom. That stands for "Respect, Academics, Discipline" and I share what each one of those looks like with real-world examples. I really...
Board:
Fourth Grade
07-25-2015, 08:32 PM
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23
School Supply lawsuit
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Umm... renters pay taxes too.
As a renter, it irks me that people think we don't pay taxes. We DIRECTLY pay the taxes on the homes we live in via our rent payment each month. And where I rent I actually pay MORE than I would if I...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
07-15-2015, 08:02 PM
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19
For those disappointed by Prime Day...
Posted By
starbucksmom1
hahah!! I thought it was just me!
Thought it was me just "not finding stuff" What the heck??/ I didnt find anything that I wanted so I bought nothing! Oh well... I just do the free trial of prime...which I love for getting books in 2...
Board:
The Job Search
07-04-2015, 04:55 PM
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63
CPACE EXAM - Admin Test California
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Yes!
I did pass 😍 there is much information I could share, if you are still interested. I know they have revised it starting this year.
Board:
Fifth Grade
03-12-2015, 09:19 PM
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14
teaching poetry
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Amiga13
I'm laughing at my post - I think I meant to say "scolded" not scalded. Let's chalk that up to auto correct! 😍And you hit the nail on the head about rhyming and poetry. I was just having this...
Board:
Fifth Grade
02-26-2015, 01:55 AM
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3
Extra Credit
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Here is the dodecahedron link
Also called a "bloom ball"
http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/attachment.php?attachmentid=14082&d=1224440812
Board:
Fifth Grade
02-26-2015, 01:53 AM
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3
Extra Credit
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Book reports are fun-
Have you seen the dodecahedron book reports that are on here (do a search to find- or I can send later). I also like General book reports on a book of their choosing.
Board:
Fifth Grade
02-26-2015, 01:50 AM
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2
Standardized testing
Posted By
starbucksmom1
One thing I love during testing time is...
Having each student sign up to be the "resident expert" for our class. They get to sign up on the whiteboard for a time to present to the class any lesson/project/idea. I've had the most amazing...
Board:
Fifth Grade
02-26-2015, 01:46 AM
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14
teaching poetry
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Why were you scalded? I'm sorry! 😍
The reason I think I love poetry so much is because there is no "wrong" way of doing it. I would love to hear your thoughts and I'm sorry you were reprimanded. Unacceptable.
Board:
Fifth Grade
02-26-2015, 01:45 AM
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14
teaching poetry
Posted By
starbucksmom1
I think it's so important for students....
To understand that poetry is like a gift from the poet- one that you get to open and unwrap the meaning of layer by layer. The "layers" look like this:
1st layer- first reading of poem. What is the...
Board:
The Job Search
02-26-2015, 01:31 AM
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63
CPACE EXAM - Admin Test California
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Cpace 2015
Yes, I signed up to do the new practice test as a way to get a feel for the real test that I took on feb 16th. I wish I would have seen your post earlier. I could've talked you through the video...
Board:
The Job Search
01-11-2015, 11:03 PM
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63
CPACE EXAM - Admin Test California
Posted By
starbucksmom1
CPACE exam
Cali is redesigning it. So, if worse comes to worse I can retake the new one next year. Lots of $$... but I have been studying quite hard.
Board:
The Job Search
01-09-2015, 06:34 AM
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63
CPACE EXAM - Admin Test California
Posted By
starbucksmom1
CPACE EXAM - Admin Test California
has anyone taken and PASSED the CPACE exam? I am taking it in Feb but I don't know anyone that has passed (many have taken it). Would love to consult with someone...
Thanks!
Board:
Fifth Grade
11-19-2014, 04:37 PM
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3
Need Book List
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Great gifted resource
I 💛 Mensa for kids website...and they have a reading program w/ fabulous suggestions on their book list.
www.mensaforkids.org
Board:
Career Decisions
07-31-2014, 11:26 PM
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19
Law to teaching?
Posted By
starbucksmom1
CA is hiring again in many places...
We work 175-185 days a year, have off 13 weeks a year, and can be "done" at 3:30 or so. I am someone that works 24/7 and teach summer school because I love what I do. But there are seasons in a...
Board:
Intermediate Grades (3-5)
07-12-2014, 05:58 PM
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11
Does anyone use Kidblog?
Posted By
starbucksmom1
ACE a reading response...where can I read
More about this technique? I ❤️ it!
Board:
Intermediate Grades (3-5)
07-12-2014, 05:57 PM
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11
Does anyone use Kidblog?
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Have used it in summer school
I am more of an "open ended" teacher so I allow them (5/6th grade) leeway...but I will also pose a question and have them respond to literature we are reading. They have been super excited and...
Board:
BusyBoard
07-01-2014, 07:46 PM
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16
Beth Newingham's site
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Any update on Beth's site?
I can access her website but it is old...I was looking for new info/ideas for this year. I don't think she retired as she is so young! Miss her.
Board:
Fifth Grade
06-29-2014, 06:40 PM
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7
Go Math! (5th grade)
Posted By
starbucksmom1
Use online videos!!
Dr burger and Maria Sandoval teach the problem solving lessons and the gecko teacher the actual lesson. Fabulous! Each lesson did take me my hour and half block of time as I did all the pages and...
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