Hi guys, just checking to see how many of you guys still visit the blog.  Happy Summer.

The "Not-to-do" List

A list of ten things not to do in the classroom. Are we guilty of any of these things? Nobody's perfect, and we can all improve.

http://busyteacher.org/11032-10-things-never-to-do-in-the-classroom.html

The Definition of patriot

You know you are a patriot when, you are not into sports, but while watching the Benna Boys game against USA, you are moved to tears when you hear the National Anthem of Antigua & Barbuda . Then end up watching the game and kinda learn the game on the spot. 

Go Benna Boys.

For All the Mothers

I trust that all my lovely mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday. Remember that you are blessed to be called Mother. You have been honoured by God to bring forth His children and to care for them until they can care for themselves. You are loved and appreciated for all you do. May God continue to bless you abundantly.

Last Day

Today is the final leg of our training people. I pray that we will be refreshed and energized as we go back to our various schools to impart and implement the knowledge!

Group Lesson Plan

Subject:	Spelling
Topic:	Compound Words
Class:	Grade 3
Objectives:	By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: 1.       Define compound words 2.       Identify compound words and their parts 3.       Combine simple words to form compound words 4.       Use compound words in sentences 5.       Spell compound words
Introduction:	Play a 3-minute video from www.spellingcity.com to introduce compound words in a short passage.
Step 1	Students discuss video and the highlighted words.  At the end of the video, teacher will ask students if they recognized anything special about the words that were highlighted. Each group will come up with a definition for compound words. Teacher will verify or correct their submissions.
Step 2	Students will give their own examples of compound words.
Step 3	Students will be given a list of ten compound words to learn. The “teach me” link on www.spellingcity.com can be used to help them learn to spell these words.
Closure/Evaluation:	Students will complete a mini-test where they must complete sentences using compound words. This will be done using the mouse-mischief technique.