Saturday, September 29, 2012

MzTeachuh: Autumn: Monet and Vivaldi

MzTeachuh: Autumn: Monet and Vivaldi: Autumn Poplars-Monet And to my Australian friends who are in Spring, please forgive me. Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Autumn (3rd movement...

Autumn: Monet and Vivaldi

Autumn Poplars-Monet

And to my Australian friends who are in Spring, please forgive me.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Autumn (3rd movement) - Sheffield Park Garden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SiyhRSMiPI

MzTeachuh: Closing the Gap and Other Tweets of the Day 9/29/1...

MzTeachuh: Closing the Gap and Other Tweets of the Day 9/29/1...: NYC Gap Store Here's lots of info to close lots of gaps. 1. Closing the Gap on Autism http://www.autismspeaks.org/events/closing-g...

Closing the Gap and Other Tweets of the Day 9/29/12

NYC Gap Store

Here's lots of info to close lots of gaps.

1. Closing the Gap on Autism

http://www.autismspeaks.org/events/closing-gap-autism-0

2. Superflex Curriculum Getting Started

http://www.socialthinking.com/books-products/superflex-curriculum?page=shop.browse&category_id=37

3. Arts Integration: Exploring the Music Business

Grades 9-12, Arts, Music https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-the-music-business/?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=post09291202&utm_campaign=fbt

4. One Teacher's Juggling Act

http://www.teachhub.com/one-teachers-juggling-act

5. How to Receive the Greatest Benefit from Your Child’s Therapy Sessions

http://special-ism.com/making-the-most-of-your-child%E2%80%99s-therapy-sessions/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

6. Four Important Signs That Your Child’s IEP Is Working

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/iep-504-plan/four-important-signs-your-childs-iep-working

7. Handling Self-Injurious Behavior!

http://tips4specialkids.com/2012/05/25/handling-self-injurious-behavior/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TipsForSpecialNeedsKids+%28Tips+for+Special+Needs+Kids%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

MzTeachuh: Encouraging Info. and Grilled Cheese Tweets of the...

MzTeachuh: Encouraging Info. and Grilled Cheese Tweets of the...: National Center for Learning Disabilities https://www.facebook.com/LD.org 1. Study: Young Children Explore as Scientists Do http://bl...

Encouraging Info. and Grilled Cheese Tweets of the Morning 9/29/12

National Center for Learning Disabilities https://www.facebook.com/LD.org

1. Study: Young Children Explore as Scientists Do

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2012/09/study_young_children_explore_a.html?utm_source=ReadingRockets.org&utm_medium=Twitter

2. Surrogates Take the Podium at National Forum on Disability Issues

http://www.autismspeaks.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/surrogates-take-podium-national-forum-disability-issues

3. Organizing the Homework Area

http://special-ism.com/organizing-the-homework-area/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

4. Regression may mark one-third of autism cases

http://sfari.org/news-and-opinion/news/regression-may-mark-one-third-of-autism-cases

5. E:60 - Jack's Heat

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8393175

6.Autism Cafe: Saturday

So it wasn't too long ago that I discovered a GFCF & vegan grilled cheese sandwich - that actually tasted and was gooey like a "regular" grilled cheese!

It was when we stopped in at "Kind Food" here in Burlington, and were introduced to their "OMG Grilled Cheese" using Daiya non dairy cheese, that opened my eyes to new food options, and a new favourite food group was introduced to our home.

We make our own grilled cheese using the following GFCF products:

Daiya cheddar cheese

Organic Works GFCF & vegan Bread

Earth Balance natural "buttery" spread

Try putting a spooky spin on the regular grilled cheese by making some simple pumpkin faces in the bread once it has been cooked.

http://autism-cafe.blogspot.com/2012/09/saturdays-satisfying-gfcf-recipe-spooky.html?spref=fb

Friday, September 28, 2012

MzTeachuh: When The Moon Hits Your Eye Like A Big Pizza Pie.....

MzTeachuh: When The Moon Hits Your Eye Like A Big Pizza Pie.....: It's a full moon, you know. That's Amore Dean Martin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS6-b7CONDI When the moon hits your eye...

When The Moon Hits Your Eye Like A Big Pizza Pie...

It's a full moon, you know.

That's Amore Dean Martin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS6-b7CONDI

When the moon hits your eye

Like a big-a pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine
Like you've had too much wine
That's amore

Bells'll ring
Ting-a-ling-a-ling
Ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts'll play
Tippi-tippi-tay
Tippi-tippi-tay
Like a gay tarantella

When the stars make you drool
Joost-a like pasta fazool
That's amore
When you dance down the street
With a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream
But you know you're not dreamin', signore
'Scusami, but you see
Back in old Napoli, that's amore

MzTeachuh: Movie Review: Won't Back Down

MzTeachuh: Movie Review: Won't Back Down: As a teacher, I have a rare opportunity to comment on a film that attempts to portray the way school life really is. I think they sugar c...

Movie Review: Won't Back Down

As a teacher, I have a rare opportunity to comment on a film that attempts to portray the way school life really is. I think they sugar coated it, but that's probably for the PG rating.

The issues are genuine, and I will say the dedication of teachers cannot be overestimated. Parents, either.But there are genuine problems in the district system, and the 'tip of the iceburg' was well portrayed in this film.

Maggie Gillenhaal as Jamie

Maggie Gyllenhaal is a young mom with a daughter who has a reading disability. She continues to be upbeat and determined to help her daughter through helping the school, despite hostility and overwhelming odds. Maggie did a very good job, although I have never met a parent like this.

Viola Davis as Nona

Her teacher counterpart, Nona, is played by Viola Davis. In my opinion, she is a very convincing teacher: thoughtful, both idealistic and realistic. Her mother's inspiration lives in her heart so she can persist despite personal crisis and attacks. She portrayed the torture a teacher would feel in a circumstance like this.

In my opinion, unions do help teachers do their work and help the kids; although, as a Special Education teacher I found this less so. This 'Trigger School' idea is such a threat to the establishment, it will take very unusual folks to get it to work. Until NCLB, Special Education students were not truly guaranteed qualified staff. No students were. And remember that teaching circumstances widely differ by individual school sites and staffs. Attitudes of teachers are so individual, no one should ever say 'All teachers are only interested in a paycheck' or 'All teachers are saints.'

The real 'Trigger School' Locke High, Watts

The universal truth here is: The kids need our support.

I believe a more documentary style movie about the actual "Trigger" high school in Watts would have been more compelling. Maybe that's up next. I hope so.

The 'Trigger School' question in real life is actually even more dramatic than this film. Currently a school here in California, Desert Trails in Adelanto, is struggling in an even more difficult fight. I am personally familiar with some of the administrators on both sides. Its kind of a mess, for the adults; but since the kids at Desert Trails are now involved with 'Success for All" (and excellent all-school intervention) the young ones should do alright for now. I'll let you know how that turns out.

MzTeachuh: Teachable: Vice Presidential Debate 10/11

MzTeachuh: Teachable Moment Tomorrow: Vice Presidential Debate 10/11: Please teachers, parents, and grown-ups always have some class and try to be non-partison as you discuss the election. Kids don't need t...

Teachable Moment Tomorrow: Vice Presidential Debate

Vice President Biden, Congressman Paul Ryan

The candidates for the two major political parties will have one debat and that is tomorrow, tomorrow, October 11, 2012, 9-10:30 pm.

Martha Raddatz (ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent) will moderate. The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of approximately 10 minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a discussion of the question.

Please teachers, parents, and grown-ups always have some class and try to be non-partison as you discuss the election. Kids don't need their trusted grown-ups dissing family beliefs in class. We can be more professional than the media any day.

1. PBS NewsHour Extra PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES - LESSON ACTIVITY
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/socialstudies/debates_short.html

2. LESSON PLAN: THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES
http://www.quickmind.net/DebatesLesson.pdf

3. PBS: Debating Our Destiny

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/debatingourdestiny/teacher_guide.html

4. 2012 Presidential Election Resources

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/elections/teaching-methods/56372.html

I thought they always had them already.

Nixon/Kennedy; the first televised debate.

5. Do the presidential debates need fact-checkers?

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505144_162-57519176/do-the-presidential-debates-need-fact-checkers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CBSNewsGamecore+%28GameCore%3A+CBSnews.com%29

Reagan/Mondale, 1984

6. The Path to the Presidency: Presidential Debates

http://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2012/09/the-path-to-the-presidency-presidential-debates/

7. Presidential Debate Schedule

http://usgovteducatorsblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/presidential-debate-schedule.html

8. 2012 Election Central News, videos, debates and polls

http://www.2012presidentialelectionnews.com/2012-debate-schedule/2012-presidential-debate-schedule/

October 11, 2012
Vice Presidential
Topic: Foreign and domestic policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Centre College in Danville, Kentucky (Tickets)
Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates
Participants: Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan
Moderator: Martha Raddatz (ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent) The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of approximately 10 minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a discussion of the question.

October 16, 2012
Topic: Town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York (Tickets)
Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Candy Crowley (CNN Chief Political Correspondent)

The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which citizens will ask questions of the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Candidates each will have two minutes to respond, and an additional minute for the moderator to facilitate a discussion. The town meeting participants will be undecided voters selected by the Gallup Organization.

October 22, 2012

President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney

Topic: Foreign policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida (Tickets)
Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS)
The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy.

MzTeachuh: Let's Go To A Museum For Free Today! and other ...

MzTeachuh: Let's Go To A Museum For Free Today! and other ...: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ ...

Let's Go To A Museum For Free Today! and other Great Tweets of the Morning 9/28/12


http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ (Man, wish I could get down to the California Surf Museum in Oxnard.)

Empathy is a powerful motivator, and knowledge is power.

1. What Autism Feels Like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M20DIK1Yt3A&fb_source=message

Good job, Gov.

2. Free digital textbooks offered as Gov. Jerry Brown signs bills

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2012/09/free-digital-textbooks-to-be-made-available-after-gov-jerry-brown-signs-bills.html

I want to go to recess!

3. Make Recess Count!

http://www.education.com/special-edition/make-recess-count/?cid=80.

4. Tips for Teens on Getting Organized

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/homework-study-skills/tips-teens-getting-organized

5. Are You Ready for Hacking Autism?

http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2012/05/08/are-you-ready-hacking-autism

6. Becoming a Strategic Learner

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/homework-study-skills/becoming-strategic-learner

7. Not Your Parents' PTA

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/09/26/05kelly.h32.html?tkn=OXZFD%2Fc2uSQjkN0ynG%2Fj0eZ933xSnkMiwAMq&cmp=clp-edweek

Lots of good points here.

12 Reasons We Need To Reinvent The School Desk

8. http://edudemic.com/2012/09/12-reasons-reinvent-school-desk/

9. Why You Should Start Using QR Codes In Your Classroom

http://edudemic.com/2012/09/start-qr-codes-classroom/

10. Foundation for Early Learning

https://www.facebook.com/fdnforearlylearning

"The best way to introduce chores to toddlers is to make them easy, simple and fun."

What a great idea to have a target on the floor, and how adorable.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

MzTeachuh: Helping Kids, Helping Teachers Tweets of the Day 9...

MzTeachuh: Helping Kids, Helping Teachers Tweets of the Day 9...: https://www.facebook.com/TeachHUB.Social Aha. Gotcha. Bet she learned that technique from watching the interrogations on 'Law and Ord...

Helping Kids, Helping Teachers Tweets of the Day 9/27/12

https://www.facebook.com/TeachHUB.Social

Aha. Gotcha. Bet she learned that technique from watching the interrogations on 'Law and Order.'

1. Growing Readers

http://www.readingrockets.org/extras/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Hootsuite&utm_campaign=RRSocialMedia

2. Tips for Teens on Getting Organized

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/homework-study-skills/tips-teens-getting-organized

3. Women Studying Science Face Gender Bias, Study Finds

http://news.yahoo.com/women-studying-science-face-gender-bias-study-finds-160416973--abc-news-savings-and-investment.html

4. My Teacher Look: Get Students Back on Track

All Grades, All Subjects, Behavior

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/getting-students-back-on-track/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=post09271201&utm_campaign=fbt

5.Fun Activities to Help Your Elementary School-Age Child Build Math Skills

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/homework-study-skills/fun-activities-elementary-math-skills

6. Homework Survival Guide: Special Needs Edition

www.d6ifferentdream.com/2012/09/homework-survival-guide-special-needs-edition/

7. Education Technology: Hamilton Project Report Calls For EDU STAR To Evaluate Tech In Schools

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/27/hamilton-project-report-c_n_1917166.html

8.This Will Make You Smarter: 151 Big Thinkers Each Pick a Concept to Enhance Your Cognitive Toolkit

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/02/14/this-will-make-you-smarter-brockman-edge-question/

9. Strategies and Accommodations for Challenged Learners

http://www.focusandread.com/learning-strategies

MzTeachuh: Free Cool Ed. Websites

MzTeachuh: Free Cool Ed. Websites: Oh, where shall we begin? 10 Best Educational Websites for Kids (that are free!) http://...

Free Cool Ed. Websites

Oh, where shall we begin?

10 Best Educational Websites for Kids (that are free!)

http://www.parenting.com/blogs/mom-congress/melissa-taylor/10-best-educational-websites-kids-are-free

http://www.whyville.net/smmk/nice

http://kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com/littlekids/

http://www.spatulatta.com/

http://www.pottermore.com/

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

http://kids.yahoo.com/

http://pbskids.org/

http://wonderopolis.org/

http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm

http://www.funbrain.com/

I just can't choose.

MzTeachuh: Smooth IEPs, and Other EdInteresting Tweets of the...

MzTeachuh: Smooth IEPs, and Other EdInteresting Tweets of the...: Let us not forget. 1. IEP Meeting Conversation Stoppers http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/iep-504-plan/iep-meeting-conver...

Smooth IEPs, and Other EdInteresting Tweets of the Morning 9/27/12

Let us not forget.

1. IEP Meeting Conversation Stoppers

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/iep-504-plan/iep-meeting-conversation-stoppers

2.Young Adults With Autism Seek Out White-Collar Careers For First Time

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/27/autism-employment-white-collar-jobs_n_1916611.html

3. Organization: A Crucial Executive Skill for Your Child with LD

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/homework-study-skills/organization-crucial-executive-skill-for-your-child-ld

4.NYU Langone Medical Center Collaborates on Groundbreaking International Initiative to Advance Autism Research

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20120924005925/en/autism-research/NYU-Langone-Medical-Center/the-Child-Study-Center

5. New Multitouch Classroom Screen Is Like A 55″ iPad

http://edudemic.com/2012/09/multitouch-classroom-screen-55-ipad/

6. Why Third Grade Is So Important: The ‘Matthew Effect’

http://ideas.time.com/2012/09/26/why-third-grade-is-so-important-the-matthew-effect/http://ideas.time.com/2012/09/26/why-third-grade-is-so-important-the-matthew-effect/

7. Education And The Economy: Hamilton Project Report Highlights 12 Economic Facts About K-12 (SLIDESHOW)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/27/hamilton-project-report-h_n_1917451.html

8. New York Class Size: Nearly Half Of Public Schools Have Overcrowded Classrooms, UFT Says

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/26/new-york-class-size-uft_n_1914357.html

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

MzTeachuh: Setting Sun, End of a Busy Day

MzTeachuh: Setting Sun, End of a Busy Day: Pine Trees, Van Gogh I especially like the little lady with the parasol. Walking home, I assume, to finish her chores and get the kids t...

Setting Sun, End of a Busy Day

Pine Trees, Van Gogh

I especially like the little lady with the parasol. Walking home, I assume, to finish her chores and get the kids to bed. Then do the dishes.

This piece by Bach, played by Yo Yo Ma, just sounds like the end of a busy day to me.

Yo-Yo Ma - Bach, Cello Suites

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHzfD6XLK7Q&feature=related

MzTeachuh: Women Scientists--Here are Some Great Posters

MzTeachuh: Women Scientists--Here are Some Great Posters: American Naval Officer, Computer Scientist Minimalist Posters Celebrating Six Pioneering Women in Science One designer’s homage to ...

Women Scientists--Here are Some Great Posters

American Naval Officer, Computer Scientist

Minimalist Posters Celebrating Six Pioneering Women in Science

One designer’s homage to Marie Curie, Jane Goodall, Rosalind Franklin, Grace Hopper, Rachel Carson, and Sally Ride.

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/09/26/hydrogene-women-in-science-posters/

Polish winner of two Nobel Prizes

First American Woman in Space

Marine Biologist and writer who sparked the Environment Movement

Discovered structure of DNA

English Primatologist

MzTeachuh: Two Stars With Dyslexia Tweets of the Day

MzTeachuh: Two Stars With Dyslexia Tweets of the Day: https://www.facebook.com/FirstBook Exclusive Video Interview: Steven Spielberg on his Dyslexia http://www.friendsofquinn.com/bl...

Two Stars With Dyslexia Tweets of the Day

https://www.facebook.com/FirstBook

Exclusive Video Interview: Steven Spielberg on his Dyslexia

http://www.friendsofquinn.com/blog/post/exclusive-video-interview-steven-spielberg-on-his-dyslexia_9?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=83668df3-1d04-4214-9f08-335d58675558

Video webchat with Henry Winkler - 18 September

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storyCode=6290714

Taylor Mali: What Do Teachers Make?

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teachers-make?fd=1%2F%3Futm_source%3Dfb&utm_medium=post09261201&utm_campaign=fbt

Truth with Humor, Celebrating Teachers

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teachers-make?fd=1%2F%3Futm_source%3Dfb&utm_medium=post09261201&utm_campaign=fbt

6 Ways a Busy Mom Can Make This School Year Count

http://www.markmerrill.com/2012/09/26/6-ways-a-busy-mom-can-make-this-school-year-count/

What If?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margaret-spellings/what-if_5_b_1910679.html

Q&A with Naomi Andjelic Bartlett of ‘Autism Cafe’

http://www.autisticglobetrotting.com/qa-with-naomi-andjelic-bartlett-of-autism-cafe.html

Louisville woman uses inspiring personal story to spread Autism awareness [Family & Parenting]

http://www.louisville.com/content/louisville-woman-uses-inspiring-personal-story-spread-autism-awareness-family-parenting

MzTeachuh: Tech Questions, et all Tweets of the Day 9/26/12

MzTeachuh: Tech Questions, et all Tweets of the Day 9/26/12: Virtual Colleges? Where is Technology Leading Higher Education? http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/09/where-is-technology-leading-h...

Tech Questions, et all Tweets of the Day 9/26/12

Virtual Colleges?

Where is Technology Leading Higher Education?

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/09/where-is-technology-leading-higher-education/

College Readiness Goes Beyond Academic Skills

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/26/college-readiness-goes-be_n_1916167.html

True Grit, Can You Teach Children Character?

http://www.educationnation.com/index.cfm?objectid=D8F266A4-0693-11E2-BC7C000C296BA163

Technology’s Role In Education: A Primer

http://edudemic.com/2012/09/current-state-technology-classroom/

Maggie Gyllenhaal & Viola Davis: 'Won't Back Down' Premiere!

http://www.justjared.com/2012/09/24/maggie-gyllenhaal-viola-davis-wont-back-down-premiere/

Education Nation: Why educators aren’t sold on video games

http://hechingered.org/content/education-nation-why-educators-arent-sold-on-video-games_5622/?utm_source=ReadingRockets.org&utm_medium=Twitter

More communication and knowledge is always a good thing.

1. IEPs and Evidence!

http://special-ism.com/iep-evidence/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

2. What Is Dyslexia?

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

3. What is an Individual Learning Plan?

http://www.parentdrivenschools.com/ilp.htm

4. Top 8 Autism Therapies – Reported by Parents

http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2012/09/25/top-8-autism-therapies-%E2%80%93-reported-parents

5.Identifying dyspraxia.

The outsider

https://www.senmagazine.co.uk/articles/1060-the-outsider-how-to-spot-the-signs-of-dyspraxia.html

Now let's jump in them!

6. Sensory Solutions in the Classroom for the Kid Who Cannot Sit Still

http://special-ism.com/sensory-solutions-in-the-classroom-for-the-kid-who-cannot-sit-still/

7. Siblings With Special Needs Change Childhood

http://www.npr.org/2012/09/25/161754564/siblings-with-special-needs-change-childhood