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Post in: Science Programs for Elementary-Aged Girls? May 12, 2013
Google "Science fair" along with your city's name and see how old you have to be to enter. Our (very large) science fair takes entiries... More »
Started conversation: "Leveled" reading workshop/reading groups February 13, 2013
I'd like to hear from upper-elementary teachers on this one. WHat percentage of kids in your "low" reading group ever make it to... More »
Post in: The RED crayon rule for suspension of 5 yr olds. March 11, 2012
I gotta tell you, this sounds like a very stressed little boy. My guess is that his little five-year-old mind saw the teacher as sort of a mother... More »
Post in: Need help finding a good elementary school for 5 year old February 19, 2012
Heather, I've lived in the KC area most of my life, and I'm 51. The top school districts in Kansas CIty are on the Kansas side--... More »
Post in: How to deal with Teacher favoritism November 19, 2011
In our school, grades for "specials" are pretty much always S. NOBODY gets an O in music or PE!