Laura Johnson
I'm a 26 years old, a graduate of Penn State University, and a former second and third grade teacher. I recently moved to New York City and I am excited about discovering and exploring new opportunities.
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Golden Retriever Puppy DreamingMy four month old puppy, Jake, loves to nap on the bathroom floor. He often makes noises in his sleep, but I had never heard anything like this. When I first heard him from the other room, I could have sworn he was laughing! He even looks like he's laughing. I wonder what he is chasing in his dr -
Best Bikinis for Summer 2009String, Polka Dot, Trendy, Mix and Match, and Budget Friendly Bikinis are featured in this article. These are the hottest bikinis for Summer 2009. -
How to Give a Spelling TestTeachers, use these steps to help you administer a spelling test in your elementary classroom.
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100 Useful Words for Students in Grades 4 - 8Use the ideas that follow to teach your students some of the most common words they will need for reading and writing in the fourth through eighth grades. -
Components of a Comprehensive Spelling ProgramLearning how to spell cannot be accomplished by simply memorizing a list of words. Teachers need to incorporate the following ten ideas into their daily language arts instruction in order to ensure students have mastered new words. -
Characteristics of an Outstanding EducatorTony Wagner of Harvard University emphasizes the idea that the 3 R's - rigor, relevance, and relationships - are crucial to reforming America's public schools. These three key ideas should also be adopted by educators in order to be outstanding. -
Prenatal Development and the Effects of the Mother's EnvironmentThe microsystem and exosystem are explained and how each can affect a pregnant woman and her developing fetus. -
Strategies for Managing the Behavior of a Child with Autism in Your ClassroomThe strategies in this article can be used by teachers to effectively manage a child with autism in his or her classroom. -
Guided Reading is the Heart of Reading InstructionA description of guided reading, and why and how it should be incorporated into daily reading instruction.
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Top Ten Dance Songs for Prom 2009These songs are sure to keep the kids dancing at Prom 2009 all through the night.
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How Writers' Workshop Can Promote Literacy Development in the Elementary School ClassroomWhen thinking about how to motivate and engage students during the writing process, consider using Writers' Workshop to foster creativity among students. -
Moving Beyond Social Promotion and Retention in the ClassroomSocial promotion and retention are unacceptable responses to the problem of low-achieving students in our nation's schools. High standards must be set in order to ensure that students will be educated appropriately.
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Personal Coat of Arms Lesson PlanI created this lesson plan for use at the beginning of an explorers unit. It's a great way to build community in your classroom by allowing students to share their interests with their peers. -
Out of Africa: a Multigenre ExcursionThrough the implementation of a Multigenre Research Project, I observed my students express themselves and their knowledge using poetry, art, puppet shows, and other creative medium.