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Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Michelle Baltz's discussion Word Study Pilot Teachers in the group Somers Point Teachers"Good idea! I'm not sure my students understand the importance of spelling other than to master the words for a test, but we're working on it. To go along with your idea I think I'll post the "Patterns of the Week" so the…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Michelle Baltz's discussion Word Study Pilot Teachers in the group Somers Point Teachers"Most of my students are successful with the Words Their Way spelling in regards to "taking the test." Now that they are spelling words on their level, I'd like to see more success in using these words in their writing. Students have…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion Common Formative Assessments & PSLPs in the group Somers Point Teachers"The results from the benchmarks are not only helpful for me to work with students, but it gives me another piece of information to share with parents. I am able to point out strengths and weaknesses and give parents specific examples of skills that…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Michelle Baltz's discussion Word Study Book Club Discussion - Words Their Way/Word Journeys in the group Somers Point Teachers"Words Their Way fits the dynamics of my class this year. The differentiated instruction allows the students to manage their spelling and feel successful. I hope they are truly mastering the letters/patterns/words. Some parents feel that the…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Susan Dugan's discussion Whatever It Takes - Early Childhood Education in the group Somers Point Teachers"Nutrionally, breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day. Hmmm, it's in the beginning of the day. Well, if that makes sense physically, than why not prioritize and do the same educationally for a person...the start of their…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion What every new teacher should know.... in the group Somers Point Teachers"I remember my first day at Dawes Avenue 12 years ago! Whew! I was the only new face hired to work in the new building. I was shaking in my boots, but people like Jean MacNamera, Sandy McAfee, Kathy Ricciard, Julie Gardner, Marie Gilbride, Pat Carson…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Susan Dugan's discussion Rethinking Homework in the group Somers Point Teachers"A friend came to me very upset with his son's new teacher just last week (from a private school in PA). On the first day of school his 5th grade son was given 20 pages of Social Studies to read, plus a written assignment that was due the next…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion Preschool Teachers - Convention Ideas in the group Somers Point Teachers"What about physical development, especially fine motor and eye/hand coordination? These also come into play when asking children to write letters, not just see and hear them. It's developmentally appropriate to begin teaching the uppercase…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion Second Grade Writing Rubric in the group Somers Point Teachers"Are we assessing the final product or the writing process? If this is strictly for the final product, I think we should include how the writer incorporates revisions into the final copy. Revision is such an important part of the writing process. As…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion Preparing for the NJ ASK 3-8 in the group Somers Point Teachers"Another thing I think about during testing is the environment. Research shows that students perform better on assessments if tested in the environment in which they learned or are learning. There is always a soft buzz (ok, sometimes a loud one) in…"
Robin Wolf-Smith replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion Social Studies Idea from J. Chase in the group Somers Point Teachers"How is this project produced--in school or at home? Also, what is the length of the project from start to finish. It could make for a wonderful cross-curricular project (Social Studies, Reading, Writing, Library). I like the music aspect. My 7th…"
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