Teaching 4th grade ELA students to build better visual displays
…and that is why I suggest we look at the specific way students select their support materials during our next planning session. For your 4th grade English Language Arts block, Enhancing Presentations with Media is a straightforward resource that bridges the gap... read more
Teaching 4th Grade Social Studies with Colonial Routines
Finding effective materials for California history can be a challenge when curriculum calendars are already full. Teachers often look for resources that bridge the gap between abstract requirements and the daily reality of early settlements.Keeping up with the history... read more
Teaching 4th grade students how to decompose fractions
The most common mistake I see when teaching fourth grade math is the automatic tendency for students to add the denominators along with the numerators.Why students add the denominatorsIf you ask a student to add three-fifths and one-fifth, they will almost inevitably... read more
Teaching Urbanization and Migration in 4th Grade Social Studies
This 4th grade social studies lesson provides a framework for students to explore the significant changes that occurred in California during the late 1800s. By examining the movement of people and the rapid expansion of towns, educators can guide students through the... read more