Mrs. Addison

Expanding students' vocabulary supports progress across the academic curriculum. Written expression, reading comprehension, standardized tests, and oral communication all benefit immensely from an improved vocabulary. Learn more »

Bold new colors catch students' attention and even prompt them to volunteer to come up to the board and participate actively in classroom learning. Learn more »

The Collins Writing Program works best when the teacher can track proofreading and editing. We use red pen for all self-editing and purple pen for all corrections made as a result of peer editing work. The key to the success of this process is students having both red and purple pens to use in class. Restocking the "supplies to borrow" station really adds up quickly. Learn more »

To Kill a Mockingbird is by far one of my favorite novels to teach; it is so rich with meaning for readers of all ages. With frequent reinforcement of the story's characters, plot, and theme in a fun, interactive format, students will undoubtedly end up loving this classic too. Learn more »

I would love to work with this easy-to-use clay in an Explore class with an integrated class of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. Hands-on creating supports creativity in written and oral expression and gives students a chance to express themselves in a whole new way. Learn more »

The Collins Writing Program requires students to focus on three targeted areas as a means of improving their writing. Students must identify their efforts in the three areas of focused correction before handing work in to be assessed. Students being equipped with highlighters to use in class is often the biggest obstacle to this quite effective process. Re-stocking the "supplies-to-borrow" station really adds up quickly. Learn more »

In a class that uses paperback novels, book repairs are needed all the time, and quality transparent tape is essential for the task. Learn more »

Cover stock for projects of every nature is a staple whose purchase price really adds up quickly when needed for 60+ students at a time. Learn more »

Printing important handouts on colored paper makes finding it when it is needed much easier for students. Learn more »

Flashcards, an effective form of active rehearsal, help students master vocabulary words and literary terms quickly and easily. A supply of index stock paper at the ready makes flashcard creation and use possible. Learn more »

Managing student papers that result from teaching several different classes through the school day five days a week becomes vastly more efficient when using a multi-shelved "TURN IN CENTER." Establishing a routine with students to turn in their completed work is also much easier with such a unit. We currently use a cardboard unit, reinforced with thirteen years' worth of packaging tape, that was donated by my husband's insurance office. Our current unit is on its last leg; a replacement would be most appreciated. Learn more »

Teaching Language Arts means finding shelving for lots and lots of books. Books displayed for students to peruse invite interest and end up in students' hands being read and enjoyed. Learn more »

Teaching Language Arts means finding shelving for lots and lots of books. Books that are neatly organized and displayed for students invite interest and end up in students' hands being read and enjoyed. Learn more »