Archive For October 2011

The Dance

on October 29, 2011 by Laura in Anecdotes, Comments (0)

The Texas Rangers Last night was the first school dance of the year. I always try to volunteer for the first dance of the year. The 6th graders are still […]

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Arts and Crafts

on October 26, 2011 by Laura in Pastimes, Underachievers, Comments (0)

A Student's Work Three years ago, I took a survey of my preAP students. I asked, “How many of you have ever seen someone sewing? Cooking? Whittling?” To my surprise, […]

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A Prize!

on by Laura in Anecdotes, Comments (0)

The Winner! The Education Foundation raises money for teachers and students. Teachers and student groups may apply for grants. Teachers and students can apply for scholarships. All contributions, no […]

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Thanksgiving

on October 12, 2011 by Laura in Reading and Readings, Comments (0)

Thanksgiving by Glenn Alan Cheney I received the following e-mail from Goodreads this morning. Dear laura: I’m so glad to see you’ve added my book, “Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims’ First Year […]

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Movie Day

on October 7, 2011 by Laura in Anecdotes, Underachievers, Comments (0)

“Are we about to read, Miss?” We’d just finished a deeply meaningful movie and lesson in which students compared Miracle’s Boys by Jacqueline Woodson to “Anne B. Real.” Students drew […]

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