Laura Piper
Educator and Lifelong Learner
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Motivational Techniques such as:
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lunch buddy passes
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computer passes
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I want to read passes
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Behavior Magnets
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Parent communication and involvement
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Students feel safe and valued in the classroom
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Hands on and engaging activities
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Compliment Chain
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Student independence is supported throughout the classroom
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tools are within student reach
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directions are clearly posted
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students make choices that effect their learning
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Daily 5 - CAFE
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Lucy Calkins, Writer's Workshop
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Michael Heggerty Phonics
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Fountas and Pinnell Phonics
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Handwriting Without Tears
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Making Meaning
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Text Talk
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Phonics Dance - Hunk and Chunks
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Reading A to Z
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Running Records
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DIBELS
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Everyday Mathematics
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Guided Math
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students meet with teacher
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student objectives and activites are differentiated
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all students are challenged at appropriate levels
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Math Journals
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independent thinking is promoted
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students apply the skills being taught within the classroom to math problems found in everyday lives
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Math Games
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students reinforce or review skills with a partner in a learning environment with play as the focus
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students may work on activities on the SMART Board that align with our learning objectives
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