Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
EOG Relooping "AHA's"
As stated in my previous post , my students have begun to review skills that will be tested on the End-Of-Grade (EOG) test. Students rotated through each third grade teacher’s classroom focusing on one math and one literacy standard per 2 hour block. This experience was quite interesting to say the least. In my reflection…
Read Full PostInformational Text Book Hunt
The past two weeks my students have been preparing themselves for the End-Of-Grade (EOG) Test. My grade level decided to write out all the standards covered on the test for both Reading and Math. We then divided the standards amongst ourselves. We planned to teach a two hour block for reading and then for math…
Read Full PostTeacher of the Year Nominee
There are milestones a person looks forward to in their career. They symbolize growth, maturity, and the result of hard work. This year was a momentous occasion for many reasons, but being nominated for Teacher of the Year took the cake. In my mind, for my peers to think so highly of me to nominate…
Read Full PostGiving Up Control
This year has been eye-opening in terms of my development as a teacher. Is it the 7-year itch? Or did the light bulb finally come on? I would consider myself an organized, type A teacher. When you enter my classroom, students are quiet and working productively. During workshop time, students are participating in centers as…
Read Full PostSpecialization and Division of Labor
In Social Studies we have been learning about the economy. Students have realized it is nearly impossible (or efficient) to perform every task of a job by yourself. This became an interesting topic to discuss in class since my higher learners prefer to work alone. In their mind, they know they can do the job…
Read Full PostMy Advice To You…
Thanks to Christi over at Ms. Fultz’s Corner for this informative linky party! I have had the pleasure of working with an abundant amount of up-and-coming teachers from local universities as well as career-changing adults through my classroom teaching position as well as an instructor, coach, and selector at TEACH Charlotte. I learn a lot…
Read Full PostTo Fail or Not To Fail Teachers?
As you might already know, Educational Leadership is my “go-to” magazine for the latest trends in education. I have a monthly subscription and look forward to each new issue that arrives in my mailbox. One article that lit a fire in me, came from the November 2012 issue of EL “Teacher Evaluation: What’s Fair? What’s…
Read Full PostIn-House Field Trip
Man oh man, do I have a post for you today!! I was lucky enough for an email to come across my inbox in the fall. We have limited field trips in my district and so when I saw an email about a field trip I got excited for an opportunity to bring learning to…
Read Full PostRead Across America
Many schools celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday Friday, March 1st. However; we had the opportunity for our local fire department to come read fire safety books to our students in honor of Read Across America day! (some even squeezed in some Dr. Seuss!) She first read a book that outlined what to do if there is…
Read Full PostReading Celebration Day! *UPDATED*
Original Post: Feb 19th, 2013 Updated Post: June 3, 2013 My school decided to have a reading celebration day last week. Our administration put a sign-up sheet outside their office door for staff members to sign up for them to come read to the class. My former student teacher stopped by to read to the…
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