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Look Mom, No Worksheets!
I recently began my 14th year in education with fear and trepidation. Our family had moved to Miami and I began teaching in a new school using a curriculum with which I was unfamiliar. When I interviewed for my new position, I was told about the fabulous math program the district was using called Everyday Mathematics. The program uses hands-on manipulatives and higher level thinking skills. I was also told that worksheets were a no-no. How would I live without worksheets? more...
Reading With Your First-Grader
Make reading a pleasant experience in your household. more...