Last week I wrote about all of the strategies we are using at school to help us prepare for the upcoming MCAS. This week, I’m giving you some suggestions for what can be done at home to set your child…
Reigning Taxes
Greetings. Queen Suzy, here. I recently spent two days at Mullen-Hall School in Colony 204 along with my fellow royals – Duchess of the Bell and Lady Price. We felt it imperative to visit the Colony personally because it had…
Flip Over Math
Students in 204 are learning about a new option on their weekly Math Missions today; Flip Over Math! They will be scooping up the logo here: They will watch the model video here: http://www.educreations.com/course/lesson/view/flip-over-multiplication/5393200/ We are loving our new Math…
Talking About Books
We are just finishing our first round of book talks in Room 204. I have to say that your children are already looking like they’ve done this before!! Though they (understandably) are nervous, they really pull it all together to…
Snow School
Well, all good things must come to an end, as is true for the Brooks’ Family Bed and Breakfast. We were very lucky during Blizzard Nemo. Though we lost power for 30 hours, we have a gas fireplace to keep…
Who Has “Ben” Practicing?
Ben has! He recently received his completion certificate for addition facts. That means he was able to complete each addition math fact in under 3 seconds. That takes a whole lot of practice, focus and effort! Bravo, Ben!!!
Time to Fill
What I have learned over the years, is that every classroom of students is unique in some way. Some are more serious, some are more independent, some are more chatty. I love how a group dynamic develops over the course…
Multiplying Marvels
I’m really old, but yet I can still remember learning my multiplication tables when I was in 3rd grade. Mrs. Lynch would have us listen to each times table as a song on her record player, and I could sing…
Snow Day??
As I sit here watching news updates, I have my fingers crossed that we DON’T have a snow day tomorrow. Being out for a week with the flu has left me missing my students like crazy, and I certainly don’t…
XtraMath Milestone for….
our friend Abigail!!!! As a teacher, it is really neat how XtraMath sends me a weekly update of everyone’s progress. So, sitting here at home with the flu this weekend, it was nice to check my computer and see a…