Monday, December 31, 2012

MzTeachuh: My New Year's Resolution (with a little help from ...

MzTeachuh: My New Year's Resolution (with a little help from ...: Francis of Assisi wrote this about eight hundred years ago; basing his thoughts on the Gospels and his motivation on the life of Christ. P...

My New Year's Resolution (with a little help from my friends)

Francis of Assisi wrote this about eight hundred years ago; basing his thoughts on the Gospels and his motivation on the life of Christ. Pretty big order. But this is my goal, too, with a little help from my friends (including the most important One.)

Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace - Sinead O'Connor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtJeI4Q9nBE

MzTeachuh: Mzteachuh's Special Ed. Blogs 2012 (you can read t...

MzTeachuh: Mzteachuh's Special Ed. Blogs 2012 (you can read t...: Most Tweets of the Day also have links of interest for Special Education teachers. Do I Have to Go to the IEP meeting? I'm Not Special Ed...

Mzteachuh's Special Ed. Blogs 2012 (you can read them, too, GenEd)

Most Tweets of the Day also have links of interest for Special Education teachers.

Do I Have to Go to the IEP meeting? I'm Not Special Ed.

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/07/do-i-have-to-go-to-iep-meeting-im-not.html

Learning Differently: Each Learner Has A Unique Value

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/01/learning-differently-each-learner-has.html

Tweets of the Week: Learning Differently

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/02/tweets-of-week-learning-differently.html

Does My Child Have a Learning Handicap?

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/06/does-my-child-have-learning-handicap.html

Advice for Autism Treatment

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/06/advice-for-autism-treatment-tweets-of.html

Can You Prevent Autism?

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/08/can-you-prevent-autismspecial-education.html

Special Ed. Kids May Mainstream In Your Class Special Education

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/08/special-ed-kids-may-mainstream-in-your.html

Why Do I Have a Special Ed. Kid in My Class?

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/08/why-do-i-have-special-ed-kid-in-my.html

Does My Child Need Special Ed. Services?

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/08/does-my-child-need-special-ed-services.html

My Kid Has Trouble With Reading--What Should I Do? Special Education Tweets

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-kid-has-trouble-with-reading-what.html

Special Education Tweets

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/08/special-education-tweets-of-day-81712.html

"Your Child Doesn’t Belong in My Classroom"

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/10/your-child-doesnt-belong-in-my-classroom.html?spref=bl

Check Out NCLD

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/12/while-youre-on-breakcheck-out-ncld-gen.html

MzTeachuh: Mzteachuh's Movie and Television Reviews 2012

MzTeachuh: Mzteachuh's Movie and Television Reviews 2012: Here are some reviews 0f movies and television from a teacher's perspective. Of course I will start 2013 with a review of 'The Hobbit."...

Mzteachuh's Movie and Television Reviews 2012

Here are some reviews 0f movies and television from a teacher's perspective. Of course I will start 2013 with a review of 'The Hobbit."

Movie Review: Red Tails

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/01/movie-review-red-tails.html

Previews and Movie Review: Journey 2

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/02/previews-and-movie-review-journey-2.html

Movie Review: The Lorax

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/03/movie-review-lorax.html

Movie Review: Films About Jesus

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/04/movie-review-films-about-jesus.html?spref=bl

The Raven: Movie Review

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/04/movei-review-raven.html

The Raven--Flying To A DVD Near You

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-raven-flying-to-dvd-near-you.html

Mini-Series Review: Charles Dickens' Great Expectations

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/04/mini-series-review-charels-dickens.html

Film Review: The Jesus Film (free and in 1,120 Languages!)

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/04/film-review-jesus-film-free-and-in-1120.html

Movie Review: Wrath of the Titans

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/04/movie-review-wrath-of-titans.html

The Game Is Afoot! Sherlock Returns

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/05/game-is-afoot-sherlock-returns.html

Will soon review the television show 'Elementary.' I like it. I guess I like versatility in my Sherlocks.

Film Review: Prometheus

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/06/film-review-prometheus.html

Who Is the Toughest of Them All?

Snow White?

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/06/who-is-toughest-of-them-all-snow-white.html

Movie Review: Won't Back Down

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/09/movie-review-wont-back-down.html

Teachable Moment: Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/11/teachable-moment-charles-dickens.html

Movie Review: Lincoln

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/12/movie-review-lincoln.html

Check Out NCLD (Gen. Ed., too)

http://www.ncld.org/

This site is such a rich resource, very clearly stated with current research and helpful hints for parents and teachers. You must check this out and keep current with their input whether you teach Special Ed., General Ed., or are a parent of a Special Needs child or not. It is just very wise to be aware of these topics.

Here are some samples:

LEARNING DISABILITIES 101

What are the different types of learning disabilities, and what effect does LD have an on individual? Find answers

EDUCATION ISSUES AND LD

Our team in Washington, D.C., explains what's happening with legislation that affects people with LD. Find out what's happening on the Hill.
> Where President Obama Stands > What Is a 504 Plan, Anyway? > How to Stand Up for Your Child > Video: Dyslexia Accommodations

10 DYSLEXIA RESOURCES

LD.org offers an array of basic dyslexia info, but where else can you seek assistance and find help? Check out these 10 dyslexia resources.
> Video: How Do I Request an Evaluation
> Scholarships and Financial Aid
> Checklist: Is It LD?

My child is struggling
in school with learning.
What should I do?

Now that my child has
been identified with LD,
what's next?

How do I ensure my
child's success and
plan for the future?

MzTeachuh: Resolutions and Solutions Tweets of the Day 12/31/...

MzTeachuh: Resolutions and Solutions Tweets of the Day 12/31/...: 1. New Year's Resolutions for Parents of Learning Disabled Students http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/parentsandfamilyissues/tp/...

Resolutions and Solutions Tweets of the Day 12/31/12

1. New Year's Resolutions for Parents of Learning Disabled Students

http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/parentsandfamilyissues/tp/special_needs_resolutions.htm

2. Baby Sensory Play: Discovery Bottles

http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2012/10/baby-sensory-play-discovery-bottles.html#.UODSfvmcEDU.facebook

3. New Year's Resolutions for Families

http://www.education.com/magazine/article/New_Years_Resolutions/?cid=80.

4. 6 Emerging Technologies In Education

http://edudemic.com/2012/12/6-emerging-technologies-in-education/

5. Henry Winkler on coping with dyslexia

http://www.thepowerofdyslexia.com/henry-winkler/

6. 10 Things You Need to Know About LD Evaluation

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/ld-testing/10-things-to-know-about-learning-disability-evaluation

7. A Free Interactive iPad App To Teach Algebra

http://edudemic.com/2012/12/a-free-interactive-ipad-app-to-teach-algebra/

There is help to read.

8. Should I Be Concerned about Reading Difficulties?

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/ld-testing/should-i-be-concerned-about-reading-difficulties

Sunday, December 30, 2012

MzTeachuh: New Year's Thought

MzTeachuh: New Year's Thought: Jeremiah 29:11 NIV New International Version For I know the plans I have for you ," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper ...

New Year's Thought

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

New International Version

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

MzTeachuh: Check Out Edutopia

MzTeachuh: Check Out Edutopia: Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/ includes great connections for educators as well as current topics and information. ...

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MzTeachuh: Check Out Reading Rockets

MzTeachuh: Check Out Reading Rockets: Looks like Ricki found a page turner. Reading Rockets http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents/ offers strategies, lessons,activ...

Check Out Reading Rockets

Looks like Ricki found a page turner.

Reading Rockets http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents/ offers strategies, lessons,activities and ideas designed to help young children learn to read.
This site offers general guidelines to encourage reading at home and in class as well as specific method to teach reading English from the start.

There are tabs for parents, teachers, librarians, principals, other professionals, and also in Spanish.
This is an enriched source for all things reading, valuable also for secondary teachers.
Here is a sample of current articles:

Children's Story Retelling as a Literacy and Language Enhancement Strategy >
Effects of Reading to Infants and Toddlers on Their Early Language Development >
Relationships Between Inferential Book Reading Strategies and Young Children's Language and Literacy Competence >
Technology in Early Education: Building Platforms for Connections and Content that Strengthen Families and Promote Success in School >
What Works to Improve Student Literacy Achievement? An Examination of Instructional Practices in a Balanced Literacy Approach >

Saturday, December 29, 2012

MzTeachuh: Special Education Info., Art Projects, and Spielbe...

MzTeachuh: Special Education Info., Art Projects, and Spielbe...: Be Inspired. http://pinterest.com/edutopia/be-inspired / 1. Top Ten Most Viewed Special Education Advisor Blogs for 2012 http://ww...

Special Education Info., Art Projects, and Spielberg Tweets of the Day 12/30/12

Be Inspired.http://pinterest.com/edutopia/be-inspired/

1. Top Ten Most Viewed Special Education Advisor Blogs for 2012

http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/top-ten-most-viewed-special-education-advisor-blogs-for-2012/

2. A Quick Guide To The History Of MOOCs

http://edudemic.com/2012/12/a-quick-guide-to-the-history-of-moocs/

3. Tips for Helping Your Child Build Social Skills

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/tips-for-helping-your-child-build-social-skills?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=cb8a42fe-37fd-4df6-a3a2-30ae9dbb3a31#.UN9l4AyJKE8.facebook

4. Spielberg on Dyslexia: "You Are Not Alone"

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/9809.html

5. Identifying AD/HD and LD Problem Situations

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/adhd-related-issues/adhd/adhd-attention-deficit-ld-problems

6. What Kind of Organizer is Your Child?

http://special-ism.com/what-kind-of-organizer-is-your-child/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

7. How Districts Ensure Mobile Security and Network Access

http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2012/12/how-districts-ensure-mobile-security-and-network-access?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdTechK12+%28EdTech+Magazine%3A+Focus+on+K-12%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

The Artful Parent http://www.artfulparent.com/2012/12/the-artful-parent-best-of-2012.html

MzTeachuh: Mzteachuh's 'Teaching Is...' Collection of Tweets

MzTeachuh: Mzteachuh's 'Teaching Is...' Collection of Tweets: My favorite poster in this series. Teaching Is Seeing The Happy 'I Got It' Face http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2012/11/...