John Blake
851 Followers
Mandeville, Louisiana, United States
About the store
After 30 years in the classroom (all at the same school in Louisiana), I retired from teaching. I taught 1st grade for fifteen years and 2nd grade for fifteen years. I was the director of our summer camp for three years and worked both before and after school programs. I also worked as the web designer & manager and technology point person for our school.
Read more
All resources
Filters
Grade
Resource type
Supports
Sit with a Friend Pass
***Please leave feedback to let me know what you think of this product.*** I use many different rewards in my classroom to encourage student participation and good behavior. One of the rewards that is most popular with my students is the "Sit with a Friend pass." I save this pass for very special occasions, so the student who receives it knows it is a special treat. Of course, I must approve the temporary move to eliminate any potential problems, but the children know that already. There are 6 c
1st - 6th
Character Education, For All Subjects
Kagan Grouping Labels for Individual Students
Mixing up student groups is always a challenge, no matter what grade you teach. Kagan strategies help facilitate mixed groupings and these labels will further help you select your groups. You can group by number, letter, or position (I use "knee" in place of "face" partner because it lends well to working on the floor.) While I have seen many table signs/labels that do the same thing, most of those sit in the middle of the table. I would rather keep that space clear for cubbies or materials. The
K - 12th
For All Subjects
Showing 1-2 of 2 results
About the store
Experience
After 30 years in the classroom (all at the same school in Louisiana), I retired from teaching. I taught 1st grade for fifteen years and 2nd grade for fifteen years. I was the director of our summer camp for three years and worked both before and after school programs. I also worked as the web designer & manager and technology point person for our school.
Teaching style
I always ran an orderly classroom, but I also believe that students must be given responsibilities in order to learn how to be responsible. I used a mini-society in my classroom to help build a community of learners. I enjoyed using hands-on center activities to teach my students, instead of JUST a textbook. I differentiated instruction for both low- and high-performing students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Leonard P. Monteleone Technology Award
Tech4Learning's Innovative Educator Award
Numerous website awards
15 Donors Choose grants awarded
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
Think Ink Essay Contest Winner
PTA Honorary Life Service award
3rd place Lakeshore Learning's Great Ideas contest (My "Writing Center Caddy" is still sold in their catalog today.)
My own education history
B.S., Elementary Education, Louisiana State University
M.Ed., Education with an emphasis in Educational Technology, Northwestern State University
Ed.S., Educational Leadership and Instruction with a concentration in Educational Technology, Northwestern State University
Additional biographical information
I have been married 30 years to my wonderful wife, Nancy. We have three awesome children who have grown up way too fast! We also have two very spoiled pups! I work as a remote travel agent for Disney and Sandals & Beaches Resorts.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands