Responsive Classroom Newsletter: April 2011
The end of the school year is an emotional time. By this time, many students (and teachers!) are eager for summer vacation, yet many children
Do you work with 4th graders? If so, I’d love to know what you think of “The Leap into 4th Grade,” my article in the new issue of Educational Leadership.
The theme of the
Original Article: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/apr11/vol68/num07/The-Leap-into-4th-Grade.aspx
Amazing energy and enthusiasm, increased anxiety, and tougher academic demands—all these make 4th grade a pivotal year.
“Yes!” cries Danny, pumping his fist as he looks at the schedule for the day. “We have P.E.