Saturday, June 7, 2014
MzTeachuh: C'mon, Come to Daddy
MzTeachuh: C'mon, Come to Daddy: 'Farmstead,' Van Gogh Father's Day June 15.
MzTeachuh: Well Rounded Summer Resources: Reading, Art, STEM...
MzTeachuh: Well Rounded Summer Resources: Reading, Art, STEM...: Parks and Recreation Centers have great outdoor activities, too. With a school break, there is time to read, do arts an...
Well Rounded Summer Resources: Reading, Art, STEM, Nature
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| Parks and Recreation Centers have great outdoor activities, too. |
With a school break, there is time to read, do arts and crafts, hang around outside checking out nature--summertime, what a great gift. (And just for a little while of relaxing math, don't forget
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| http://www.coolmath4kids.com/ |
Backyard Birding
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birding/
Nature Activities & Nature Experiments
http://www.education.com/activity/nature-activities/
eButterflyhttp://www.e-butterfly.org/contents/?portal=ebutterfly
Bumble Bee Watch
Project Budburst
Community Collaborative Rain , Hail, and Snow
eBird
Outdoor Activities:Taking Science Outside
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/outdoor-activitiestaking-science-outside
Birding with Children
http://www.birdwatching.com/tips/kids_birding.html
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| The sky is cheap entertainment. |
SUMMERTIME: ONLINE AND OUTSIDE
Kids Astronomyhttp://www.kidsastronomy.com/index.htmature-activities/
Nature Activities & Nature Experimentshttp://www.education.com/activity/nature-activities/
Community Collaborative Rain , Hail, and Snow
eBird
Outdoor Activities:Taking Science Outside
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/outdoor-activitiestaking-science-outside
SCIENCE AT HOME |
| Flowers, like these verbena in my yard, will cross-pollinate creating blended colors. How cool is that? |
Kids can also identify insects and their habitats, which is important for safety reasons. The critters become like family, and kids learn to respect their lives in the garden, rather then hunt and squish them.
Mojave lizard, eater of Black Widow Spiders. Bon appetit, dude.
Knowing native plants and birds, how to use water wisely. Kids are easily recruited from an early age to be assistant gardeners and landscapers.
Checking out the weather by looking at the sky, feeling the humidity, temperature, and the wind patterns are also safety points. Plus, chatting about the weather is just a necessary social skill globally.
And realistically, the sky is cheap entertainment.
1. Go on a Backyard Botany Hunt
2. What’s Up in the Sky this Month http://liebacklookup.com/whats-up-in-the-sky-this-month/
3. Weather Wiz Kids
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/
4. Summer Science Projects
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/summer-science-projects/a/1406/
5. Summer Birding Tips
http://birding.about.com/od/birdingbasics/a/summerbirdingtips.htm
ARTS AND CRAFTS
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| I want to make some chalk! |
This site is great for little kids on up.
http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/seasons/summer/
This site has listed a number of other sites with links.
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| One of a kind tie dye. |
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| Got my backpack, let's go on a picnic. |
Fun sewing will teach kids about needle and thread and maybe buttons. This site has more than this one project, but this looked the cutest to me.
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-type/sewing-fabric-projects/sewing-projects/backpack-shirt-922871/
More sewing. Lots of choices.
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| Its a softie! |
This is just the beginning of a creative summer.
READING
This is Scholastic's program online. Looks like fun.
http://www.scholastic.com/summer/
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/summer-reading/379003570
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| Best sellers for kids of the last 100 years. |
This would be worth some research. And Chuck E. Cheese, too.
A List of Summer Reading Programs for Kids That Give Free Books, Money and More
http://freebies.about.com/od/familyfreestuff/tp/summer-reading.htm
Have a Do-It-Yourself with your kids' friends. Sounds like fun to me (doh! I said it again.)
I used to have a reading party with my tutoring students at the end of the summer--we'd dress up as favorite characters. Not too original, but really cool since they kids had just fallen in love with reading for the first time.
MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/7/14
MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/7/14: Disabled World Travel: Accessible Disability Travel Information http://www.disabled-world.com/travel/ What’s the Relationship Betwe...
Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/7/14
Disabled World Travel: Accessible Disability Travel Information
http://www.disabled-world.com/travel/
What’s the Relationship Between ADHD and Executive Function?
http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/executive-function-disorders/relationship-adhd-attention-deficit
Toddlers Given ADHD Meds Despite Pediatric Guidelines
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/05/20/toddlers-being-prescribed-adhd-meds-despite-pediatric-guidelines-study-finds
8 Ways to Help Your Grade-Schooler Pick Up on Social Cues
http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/help-grade-schooler-pick-up-on-social-cues
Summer Reading Program to Boost Comprehension Skills
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/7484.html
Confusing Mental-Health Intervention and Violence Prevention
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/05/the-folly-of-conflating-mental-health-intervention-and-violence-prevention/371577/
MzTeachuh: Perk Yourself Up
MzTeachuh: Perk Yourself Up: ...like your coffee. bot un dotta dot uh...bot un dotta dot uh.... dot dot dot dot duh. Cafe Paris Lounge ...
Perk Yourself Up
bot un dotta dot uh...bot un dotta dot uh.... dot dot dot dot duh.
Cafe Paris Lounge - Mixed by DJ Dimsa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrB6w5S9uqo
MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/7/14
MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/7/14: Great weekend to identify planets! Moon and Mars June 7 http://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-mars-out-from-nightfall-till-after-midn...
Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/7/14
Great weekend to identify planets! Moon and Mars June 7
http://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-mars-out-from-nightfall-till-after-midnight-june-7?utm_source=EarthSky+News&utm_campaign=696ac26ab7-EarthSky_News&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c643945d79-696ac26ab7-393705197
The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education In 2014 – So Far
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2014/06/05/the-best-web-2-0-applications-for-education-in-2014-so-far/
Every Thing I know about Minecraft I stole from. . . .
http://www.mypaperlessclassroom.com/2014/05/every-thing-i-know-about-minecraft-i.html
New Technology in the Classroom: Amplify Tablet
http://www.teachhub.com/new-technology-classroom-amplify-tablet
Service Through Video - A Next Vista Challenge
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/06/service-through-video-next-vista.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+freetech4teachers%2FcGEY+%28Free+Technology+for+Teachers%29#.U5MBIyiKjhA
Sharing Google Doc drives with students
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/06/google-drive-file-sharing-tips.html
How to Use Wacom, SmoothDraw and Camtasia Studio for Creating Engaging Videos like Sal Khan
http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/1241-how-you-can-use-wacom-smoothdraw-and-camtasia-studio-for-creating-engaging-videos-like-sal-khan
Friday, June 6, 2014
MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/6/14
MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/6/14: Apps for Special Needs http://blog.momswithapps.com/apps-for-special-needs/ 8 Activities to Help Young Children Develop Fine Motor ...
Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/6/14
Apps for Special Needs
http://blog.momswithapps.com/apps-for-special-needs/
8 Activities to Help Young Children Develop Fine Motor Skills
http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dyspraxia/activities-to-help-young-children-develop-fine-motor-skills
Children with autism have elevated levels of steroid hormones in the womb
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140603092428.htm#.U45S31s2Bpw.email
Children with autism benefit from peer solicitation
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131212141942.htm
Background Checks For In-Home Care Workers Often Optional
Nationwide Survey Offers Data on Sexual Abuse of Students With Disabilities
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2014/06/nationwide_survey_offers_data.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OnSpecialEducation+%28Education+Week+Blog%3A+On+Special+Education%29
Study Highlights Promising Reading Intervention for Children with Low IQs
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2014/06/study_highlights_promising_rea.html
MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/6/14
MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/6/14: Preventing Summer Slide: Why Not Try Internet Research? http://www.edutopia.org/blog/preventing-summer-slide-internet-research-cathy-kn...
Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/6/14
Preventing Summer Slide: Why Not Try Internet Research?
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/preventing-summer-slide-internet-research-cathy-knutson
Learning Technology Is About Relationships
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/learning-technology-relationships/
10 Ways To Use Mobile Devices in the Classroom
http://www.edudemic.com/mobile-devices-in-the-classroom-2/
Sanoma and Knewton to Bring Adaptive Learning Solutions to K-12 Classrooms Across Europe
http://edtechreview.in/news/994-sanoma-and-knewton-to-bring-adaptive-learning-solutions-to-k-12-classrooms-across-europe
Simple Guide to Create Narrated Comic
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/06/a-simple-guide-to-create-narrated-comic.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+educatorstechnology%2FpDkK+%28Educational+Technology+and+Mobile+Learning%29
Use SlideRule to Find an Online Course This Summer
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/06/use-sliderule-to-find-online-course.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+freetech4teachers%2FcGEY+%28Free+Technology+for+Teachers%29#.U5Ib1SiKjhA
Video Playlist: Active and Exploratory Instruction
https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2014/05/23/video-playlist-active-and-exploratory-instruction/?utm_content=buffer9a3dd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
MzTeachuh: Principal's Suggestion Box Letter #5
MzTeachuh: Principal's Suggestion Box Letter #5: These letters are absolutely fictional (to protect the innocent and not-so-innocent.) But, with the hint of truth, maybe we can make some...
Principal's Suggestion Box Letter #5
Dear Principal,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this school year. My daughter Yolanda had the best year ever. Mr. --- ran such a fun, interesting class, her Fifth Grade couldn't be better. Her grades were up and her IEP goals met. We are so grateful.
Yolanda loves to help, and Mr. --'s style of classroom management gave her lots of chances to be busy, up and about, not just in her desk. She loved the projects in class and activities outside. The school garden was heaven to her. And she was so excited to meet the PE goal in the fifth grade mile.
Her previous teacher (in another district) felt that the active kids needed to learn to be quiet and controlled, and Yolanda's desk was lined up facing out the window with about six other students. When she told me, I wasn't sure if that was really happening until I brought treats for the holiday party, and there there they were, segregated from the class, and couldn't even see the board. It wasn't just the Resource kids, or the bad kids, either. Just the talkative ones who had trouble focusing on the workbooks. I am so relieved to have found your school.
I hear great things about the Sixth grade teachers--projects, PE, afterschool clubs. Yolanda is interested in computers (her older brother has a computer business.) I understand the kids learn to code.
Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart. I will volunteer as I can. Yolanda's brother, Angel--the computer guy--is interested in helping also.
Your Truly,
Yolanda's Mom
Why Is Project-Based Learning Important?
http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-guide-importance
Teaching Techniques for Inattentive and Overactive Children
http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Teaching_Techniques/
Physical activity may help kids do better in school, studies say
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/physical-activity-may-help-kids-do-better-in-school-studies-say/2013/10/21/e7f86306-2b87-11e3-97a3-ff2758228523_story.html
My suggestion: Creating a well-balanced class is crucial for kids, they are like Renaissance learners and need daily experience in STEM, ELA, the Arts, PE, and throw in a school garden while you're at it. All learners (IEP or not) deserve a well-rounded, healthy experience. A sedentary, punitive classroom does them harm.
If a teacher has active kids, diagnosed ADHD or not, the classroom management needs to match the need. The very opposite of what active kids needs is isolation--it makes matters worse as their brains crave activity. Teachers can collaborate by grade level or subject to provide resources for the classroom all kids need. Special education teachers have important strategic input for kids with ADHD as well.
Principals must be aware of the functioning of all classrooms. That is surely part of leadership. I have observed both classroom scenarios described above. The brilliant classroom outcome was a direct result of staff working hard together under the leadership of a good principal. The other was the isolation not only of the kids, but the teacher from schoolwide and district resources to aid in the design of a better schedule of activities for this specific group of kids. The principal didn't have a clue what was happening.
MzTeachuh: Life Too Fiberoptic? Take A Cafe Jazz Coffee Break...
MzTeachuh: Life Too Fiberoptic? Take A Cafe Jazz Coffee Break...: Cinnam on Sp ice Mocha , anyone? Your Own Rhythm (Cafe Jazz Coffee) Acoustic Alchemy - Playing for The Time http://www...
MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 6/6/14
MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 6/6/14: Digital badges. Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/31/14 http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/ed-tech-and-stem-tweets-of-day-5311...
MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 6/6/14
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| Digital badges. |
Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/31/14
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/ed-tech-and-stem-tweets-of-day-53114.html
The Delight of Learning Tweets of the Day 6/3/14
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-delight-of-learning-tweets-of-day.html
Special Needs Tweets of the Day 5/31/14
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/special-needs-tweets-of-day-53114.html
Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/2/14
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/ed-tech-and-stem-monday-review-6214.html
Principal's Suggestion Box Letter # 2
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/principals-suggestion-box-letter-2.html
Ed Tech and STEM Weekly Review 6/3/14
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/ed-tech-and-stem-weekly-review-6314.html
Summer Bump Not Slump: Summer Reading Opportunities
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/summer-bump-not-slump-summer-reading.html
Wherefore, Oh Summer's Day?
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/wherefore-oh-summers-day.html
Go Play! Tweets of the Day 6/2/14
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/go-play-tweets-of-day-6214.html
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Thursday, June 5, 2014
MzTeachuh: Summer Bump Not Slump: Summer Reading Opportunitie...
MzTeachuh: Summer Bump Not Slump: Summer Reading Opportunitie...: 2014 Summer Reading List http://www.ala.org/alsc/2014-summer-reading-list The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge ™ is a free onli...
Summer Bump Not Slump: Summer Reading Opportunities
2017 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
http://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists/2017-summer-reading-list
The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge™ is a free online reading program for children.
http://www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/src-2014
Popular Summer Reading List Books
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/summer-reading-listRaise a Reader!
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/read/
Book Adventure-
http://www.bookadventure.com/Home.aspx
Get Free Kids Stuff From Summer Reading Programs for Kids
http://freebies.about.com/od/familyfreestuff/tp/summer-reading.htm
{Barnes and Noble Summer Reading}
2017 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
http://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists/2017-summer-reading-list
The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge™ is a free online reading program for children.
http://www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/src-2014
Popular Summer Reading List Books
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/summer-reading-listRaise a Reader!
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/read/
Book Adventure-
http://www.bookadventure.com/Home.aspx
Get Free Kids Stuff From Summer Reading Programs for Kids
http://freebies.about.com/od/familyfreestuff/tp/summer-reading.htm
{Barnes and Noble Summer Reading}
MzTeachuh: Everyone Helps Kids Read
MzTeachuh: Everyone Helps Kids Read: Teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle Reading Rockets is an extremely valuable resource for rea...
Everyone Helps Kids Read
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| Teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle |
Reading Rockets
http://www.readingrockets.org/
For Parents
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents/
For Teachers
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/teachers/
For Principals
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/professionals/principals/
For Librarians
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/professionals/librarians/
For School Psychologists
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/professionals/schoolpsychologists/
For School Counselors
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/professionals/counselors/
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| First Book http://www.firstbook.org/ |
For Preschool & Childcare
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/professionals/preschool/
ABCs of Teaching Reading
http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/
The Common Core Standards
http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/commoncore/
Classroom Strategies
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/
Reading Topics A-Z
http://www.readingrockets.org/atoz/
The Best in Children's Literature
Children’s Books & Authorshttp://www.readingrockets.org/books/
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| Breton Children Reading Emile Vernon |
MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/5/14
MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/5/14: Keyboarding games for kids http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/06/keyboarding-games-for-kids.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_med...
Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/5/14
Keyboarding games for kids
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/06/keyboarding-games-for-kids.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+educatorstechnology%2FpDkK+%28Educational+Technology+and+Mobile+Learning%29
Three Awesome Games That Help Kids Make Games
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/06/three-awesome-apps-that-help-kids-make-games/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29
4 Free And Simple Blogging Platforms That Are NOT WordPress
http://www.edudemic.com/minimalist-blogging-platforms/
Efficient Email Management Tools to Help Students
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441644043303616609#editor/target=post;postID=3259728514297110771
Just Revised & Updated “Best” List On Creating Online Slideshows
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2014/06/04/just-revised-updated-best-list-on-creating-online-slideshows/
Success At The Core
http://successatthecore.com/
Implementing New Instructional Strategies
MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/5/14
MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/5/14: Comic Book Adds Character With Disability http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/06/04/comic-book-disability/19417/ Using Praise to Enh...
Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/5/14
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/06/04/comic-book-disability/19417/
Using Praise to Enhance Student Resilience and Learning Outcomes
https://www.apa.org/education/k12/using-praise.aspx?item=1
http://www.reportingonhealth.org/2014/05/26/it-terrible-twos-or-adhd-unethical-pediatric-marketing-reports-surface
Keeping Your Child Safe