Bridges Blog Archive for Work Places

First grade Bridges students are preparing to "visit" penguins! If you're a first grade teacher and want a little inspiration, take a peek into some other classrooms...

Teach Grade 2 Bridges? Interested in an alternative to introducing 6 Work Places at once? Experienced leaders have developed a suggested "gradual entry" schedule for introducing Work Places one at a time. Enjoy.

Bridges Grade 2 Work Place Gradual Entry

Want to have a little fun with magic squares? Try the following:

Hello all. You’ve probably read the Number Corner entry already. I’m happy to be your long distance consultant, continuing for some of you and new to the rest.

Guest blogger, Maggie Englund, has taught second and third grade for 11 years. She currently teaches second grade and serves as a math coach for Archer Glen Elementary in Sherwood, Oregon. She writes, "I love teaching math in particular and count it a big success if by the end of the year, reluctant math students say they love math, too. With Bridges, I find this happens a lot!"

Supplement Activities Become Work Places (Grade 2)
By Maggie Englund

During Bridges workshops, teachers offer advice on preparing lessons for a substitute teacher. Here are a few of their tips...