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APRIL 2015

  

In the world of education, math intervention has often taken a backseat, with attention focusing on literacy. As new research points to specific instructional practices that make a difference for children who struggle with math, teaching can change to accommodate their needs.  Read more ...
  

At Mary Hogan School, a visit with our "big buddies" is one of the week's highlights. All kindergarten and first grade classrooms buddy with a classroom of fourth, fifth, or sixth graders. Our visit is scheduled on Friday afternoons, and no one wants to miss seeing their big buddy.  Read more ...
  

When time allows, I love to schedule in extra Work Place activities, especially if we're at a transition point in the curriculum. If we're finishing up a unit, this gives me extra opportunity to work with specific students. I can pull these students into a small group and work through a game that will help them build a particular skill, or give them a little extra time to practice the concept they're struggling with. Read more ...
  

Have you had trouble keeping the Number Corner workouts updated? I'll be the first to admit that in my second grade classroom, I've struggled every month! I start out strong at the beginning of the month, reminding my helpers of what to update. Then as the weeks go by and we get busy, I often forget. Read more ...
  

"Please get out the geoboards!" begged two of my first graders shortly after I introduced the April Calendar Grid markers (from Supplement C8). There are days when my students don't remember on Tuesday what we did on Monday, but this group clearly remembered exploring geoboards earlier in the year. Read more... 

Curriculum Specialists are available via email at MLC Support.  

You may also call 800-575-8130.

 

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