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Meet Becca FoxwellBecca Foxwell is an energetic, first grade teacher whose heart

comes alive in the classroom! She has been teaching to transform lives for the past eight years at Lickdale Elementary School, in the

Northern Lebanon School District. This 2016-2017 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year is known for developing innovative and

engaging lessons, utilizing hands-on learning strategies, and creating a learning environment where all students can be and feel

successful! Becca enjoys sharing ideas and best practices in person and on her teaching blog,

Foxwell Forest, at www.foxwellforest.com.

Lickdale Elementary School | 40 Fisher Avenue | Jonestown, PA 17038 | 717-865-4012

This session will continue the focus from part 1 by providing additional strategies and ideas for you to help your teachers plan instruction that meets the needs

of all learners.

Notes

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Reflection

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Resources

Clipart & Font Credits

Boushey, G., & Moser, J. (2014). The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.

Himmele, P., & Himmele, W. (2011). Total Participation Techniques: Making Every Student an Active Learner. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Kuhns, C. J., & Lasater, M. (2013). Common Core Math in Action: Making the Standards Manageable, Meaningful & Fun. Peterborough, NH: Crystal Springs Books.

Richardson, J. (2009). The Next Steps in Guided Reading: Focused Assessments and Targeted Lessons for Helping Every Student Become a Better Reader. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.

Sorte-Thomas, E. (2015). Math Play: 40 Engaging Games for the Differentiated Classroom (K-5). Peterborough, NH: Crystal Springs Books.

Tate, M. L. (2003). Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies that Engage the Brain. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Websites

Foxwell Forest is a teaching website by Becca Foxwell with ideas, songs, and resources geared towards engaging students in the early childhood/primary classroom. www.foxwellforest.com

GoNoodle is a free website with a wonderful variety of fun, engaging brain breaks for all ages. www.gonoodle.com

Whole Brain Teaching provides explanations and many free resources for effectively engaging learners. www.wholebrainteaching.com

Teachers Pay Teachers has many free and paid resources created by teachers. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com