Author Archives: onceuponaclassroom

Today in class my third grade student jumps up and yells, “Teacher says a lot more work and a little less conversation people.”  ( the class was noisy) A hip swirl would have been even more hilarious but the student … Continue reading →

Working on Sl blends with my third graders a child offered the word, “slobbered” as an example. I was thrilled with the more unique answer compared to the other Sl words I had been receiving. I enthusiastically asked the class … Continue reading →

Teacher- please read article, discuss setting, and fill out your 100 Book Club Student to other student- no the setting is New Hampster!

Galileo Test   Is this the real test? Or common assessment on fact versus fantasy? Caught up in testing There’s no escape from reality.   Open your eyes teach, Say bye to those bubble sheets. I’m just a poor kid … Continue reading →

Stealing from a friend’s classroom with permission. Teacher- I can only take three parents on our field trip Student- (worried)  but teacher I only have two parents.

The transition word was Hotdog. I was asking my new students to start their work on the word “Hotdog.” I play this little game in my room where I purposely say the  wrong word a few times. This helps with … Continue reading →

During my evaluation ( of course it was ;)-) I was questioning the children. I was asking about Story Elements and the 5 W’s. ( Who, What, Where, When, Why) When I asked the class which word described the character, … Continue reading →

Dear McDonalds, Thank you for the straws you guys gave us to make Vertex Edge Graphs. You guys are the best. Oh yeah, I love the Chicken Nuggets you guys make. I wonder what is your secret ingredient. You gave … Continue reading →

Doing the lunch count yesterday it worked out that all of my students wanted a Hot Dog for their meal… Me- “Well, we are all Hot Dogs. Boy, that’s the truth.” Girl Student- Hey guys we are all Weenies!