Planning for the Big Day Tweets of the Day 8/3/12

Even if the NY Times doesn't admire us. They just don't know us.

And a pat on the back for the rest of us.

1. For ‘Connected Educator Month,’ Tips From 33 Educators We Admire

http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/01/for-connected-educator-month-tips-from-33-educators-we-admire/ 

Hurrah, Mind/Shift, more good stuff, and more at the bottom of the page, too.

2. Six Great Online Games for Summer Learning

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/08/6-awesome-online-learning-games-for-kids/ 

I like that the Gaelic speakers do the best.

3. Bilingual children 'better at problem-solving skills'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-19109883 

 

I'd read this just out of curiosity as to what this guy thought was the biggest one.

4.  The Biggest First Day Of School Mistake You Can Make

http://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2011/07/23/first-day-of-school-mistakes/ 

My specialty source:  the Dollar Store.

5. Teacher Supplies: Getting Ready for School on a Tight Budget (Strategies that Will Save You a Bundle)

http://busyteacher.org/3020-teacher-supplies.html 

There is like a bazillion ideas--hard to choose. But fun to consider.

6. Back To School Bulletin Board Ideas 

http://bulletinboardideas.org/tag/back-to-school/