I know that by now most students have read at least 2 books. I love to read and am always looking for a new book to dive into. Please let me know which book has engaged you so far? Also, let me know why that book was so interesting. What was the main idea? Did [...]
Posted on September 27th, 2007 by vanchondo
Filed under: Book Talk | 7 Comments »
I know that most fifth graders already know how to multiply. I asked my classes, “What is multiplication?” Most replied that it was repeated addition. Others answered that it was a faster way of adding the same number over and over. Some said that multiplication was putting numbers in rows and columns then totaling them [...]
Posted on September 27th, 2007 by vanchondo
Filed under: Math Questions | 3 Comments »
I am glad the first 2 weeks of school are over. I have a hard time getting through the first couple of weeks every year. I think it is because there are so many rituals and routines, procedures and rules, and names to learn. I must admit one thing, I really like all my [...]
Posted on September 9th, 2007 by vanchondo
Filed under: My Thoughts | 4 Comments »