http://wordpress.edgemereroadrunners.com/vanchondo Just another Edgemere Blogs weblog Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:13:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://wordpress.edgemereroadrunners.com/vanchondo/2007/09/27/which-book-has-engaged-you/ 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 ... http://wordpress.edgemereroadrunners.com/vanchondo/2007/09/27/how-did-you-memorize-your-multiplication-facts/ 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, ... http://wordpress.edgemereroadrunners.com/vanchondo/2007/09/09/two-weeks-down/