MzTeachuh: Cheesy Jokes and Serious Thoughts for Halloween

MzTeachuh: Cheesy Jokes and Serious Thoughts for Halloween: Pumpkin carving as fine art: The Headless Horseman This holiday is very controversial; not only does it offend many family's ...

Cheesy Jokes and Serious Thoughts for Halloween

Pumpkin carving as fine art: The Headless Horseman

This holiday is very controversial; not only does it offend many family's religious convictions (they may believe it is glorifying the 'dark side') but the images and stories are really scarey and icky, even for adults.  

You don't have to believe in the supernatural to be offended or freaked out by Halloween. The concentration on aberrant behavior is enough to be unsettling. What might we do to take the edge of of the disturbing aspects of Halloween?

All children go through various developmental levels (Piaget's theory of cognitive development http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaget%27s_theory_of_cognitive_development) and it is possible to create an experience appropriate for the child's development. It is not easy, particularly if you live in the modern world, but with effort, a classroom and a family experience can be healthy for a child. For example, even though I enjoy the television show, 'Grimm," it is really not for young children. Friday's episode, La Llorona, will freak out millions of folks, Hispanic or not. Another urban legend I have learned to never mention in class is Bloody Mary; the kids are truly scared. And what's the point of that? ELA classes can study folklore and Edgar Alan Poe without being traumatized.

How about the Simpson's version? I think Edgar would have enjoyed it.

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe http://www.schooltube.com/video/e850bdb733e729c582a9/The-Raven-by-Edgar-Allan-Poe

Bart always cracks me up as the raven.

Many families, school, and community groups concentrate on Harvest Festivals. That is a fine contrast to the ghastly. But even if you choose a study of nature, for example, spiders are freaky. Most are just helpful little garden buddies, but there are some dangerous ones. Kids need to know. Same with bats, and various birds. Around here we have huge ravens; I see them with their beady eyes focused on my chihuahua.

So we temper the fun, the imaginative, the quaint qualities of this season with supervision and wisdom. If you feel your child's school is offending your family's sensibilities--tell the principal. Tell the superintendent. You and your child have rights, especially when it comes to the quality of the school community activities. Offer an alternative. Autumn and harvest time (in the northern hemisphere) offers very lovely opportunities for art and activities. You could skip the dark side and go straight to Thanksgiving. 

Yeah, Linus, I agree with you.

And don't forget, 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_the_Great_Pumpkin,_Charlie_Brown 

Here's a download: http://www.fanpop.com/spots/halloween/videos/67218/title/peanuts-cartoon-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown

So, where are the jokes? These are just riddle-diculous.

You can actually buy this in NYC.

Did you hear about the new ice cream for monsters? 

Its called cookies and scream.
This is a pic of an actual CookiesNScream Sundae.

Knock, knock, who's there?

Ivan.

Ivan who?

Ivan to bite your neck.

Where did Mzteachuh take the ghost for lunch?

Pizza Haunt.

Why isn't he purple?

Where do werewolves stay on vacation?

The Howliday Inn.

Where does the Wolfman live?

In a werehouse.

Also, my classes used to play 'Name that Tune' with 'Elvira Presents Haunted Hits' just to be very silly. Once we won a decorating contest with our classroom door covered with original panels and comic style story of the Purple People Eater. (Was the People Eater Purple, or did he eat purple people? Inquiring minds want to know.) 

And Drac finally got with it.

bobby 'boris' pickett & the cryptkickers - monster mash 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thH3qnHTbI 

The mashed potatoes was really a dance?

How do zombies celebrate Halloween?

They paint the town dead.

What oinks and drinks blood?

A hampire.

Sheb Wooley - Purple People Eater (1958) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9H_cI_WCnE 

 

 Dad: Your older brother sure looks weird and scarey tonight. 

Younger brother: Yeah, just wait til he puts on his mask.

 What did the poultergeist serve at his Halloween party?

Halloweiners.

Routine frequently seen at Middle School dances.

 We can't forget Michael Jackson's 'Thriller." 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6oy46qKE4

 What do birds say on Halloween?

Trick or Tweet.

What do fishermen say on Halloween?

Trick or Trout.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY - THEME SONG http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Rn1bzECgHY&feature=relate

What did the little ghost have in his lunch box?

A boo-loney sandwich.

What did he have to drink?

A little box of Ghoul-Aid.

 What do you call the eyeglasses for a ghost?

Spooktackles.

Scaredryer.

How did the bootician dry the Wolfman's hair?

With a scaredryer.

Is it good to drink the three weird sister's brew from the Scottish Play?

Yes, its very newt-tricious.

What do baby ghosts like to play?

Shriek-a-boo.

What happened when the phantom disappeared into the fog?

He was mist.

Don't get me started on comic books!Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Did you hear about the hippie werewolf?

He was fur-out, man.

What does an Aussie witch ride on?

A broomerang.

(Well, I'm not.)

And the greatest favorite of all--I even created a tee shirt for myself at Zazzle that read on the back:

I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts! 

Who ya gonna call?

 Ghostbuster theme song 

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

MzTeachuh: Well. Let's Do Something About It!

MzTeachuh: Well. Let's Do Something About It!: Five Changes Every School Should Make http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2011/08/five-changes-every-school-should-make/   Foods, Toxins,...

Well. Let's Do Something About It!

Five Changes Every School Should Make

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2011/08/five-changes-every-school-should-make/ 

Foods, Toxins, and ADHD

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-genetic-destiny/201410/foods-toxins-and-adhd

Making Student Data Useful

http://anniemurphypaul.com/2014/10/making-student-data-useful/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-student-data-useful 

Hearing That Things Can Change Helps Teens Dodge Depression http://www.nesca-news.com/2014/10/hearing-that-things-can-change-helps.html

10 Resources to Better Understand Dyslexia

http://www.edudemic.com/10-resources-better-understand-dyslexia/ 

White House To Convene Disability Summit

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/10/03/white-house-summit/19730/

600,000 Teachers: What are We Capable of?!

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2014/10/03/600000-teachers-what-are-we-capable-of/ 

 

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Leading The Adventure To Middle Earth

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Leading The Adventure To Middle Earth: 1. The Hobbit FREE lesson plans and links Do you love Tolkien and The Hobbit ? http://www.betsyanne.com/Hobbit_Links.ht...

Teaching Is Leading The Adventure To Middle Earth

1. The Hobbit FREE lesson plans and links

Do you love Tolkien and The Hobbit?
http://www.betsyanne.com/Hobbit_Links.htm 

Hmm, where's Hobbiton?

2. The Hobbit Lesson Plans for Teachers

http://www.bookrags.com/lessonplan/hobbit/ 

3.  Welcome to Tolkien's Middle-earth

 http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/lordoftheringstrilogy/lessons/ 

4. J. R. R. Tolkien
Lesson plans for The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings

http://www.webenglishteacher.com/tolkien.html 

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Official Teaser Trailer [HD] 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSzeFFsKEt4 

5. Ideas for Teachers

http://www.tolkiensociety.org/ed/teachers.html 

6. Worksheets for The Hobbit

http://www.classroomjr.com/worksheets-for-the-hobbit/ 

I think we're in time for Hobbit Second Breakfast.

7. The Hobbit Lesson Plans

Find teacher approved The Hobbit lesson plan ideas and activities

http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson-plans/the-hobbit 

 

 

8. The Hobbit By J.R.R. Tolkien

http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/hobbit.htm

MzTeachuh: Next Week's Lesson Plans 10/4/14

MzTeachuh: Next Week's Lesson Plans 10/4/14: When tech doesn't mind its own business. Current Events File this under, The Sky Is Cheap Entertainment Happy Astronomy Day! N...

Next Week's Lesson Plans 10/4/14

When tech doesn't mind its own business.

Current Events
File this under, The Sky Is Cheap Entertainment

Happy Astronomy Day! Night sky viewing tips here

http://earthsky.org/tonight/happy-astronomy-day 

Total eclipse of Blood Moon on night of October 7-8

http://earthsky.org/tonight/total-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-hunters-moon-october-7-8-2014 

What's the controversy about Christopher Columbus?

Columbus Controversy

http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/columbus-controversy 

Other Worlds: The Voyage of Columbus
http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/other-worlds-voyage-columbus 

Chart Columbus's Voyages

https://www.teachervision.com/columbus-day/lesson-plan/3029.html 

Let Me Think About That

Two Case Studies: How Connected Educators Can Transform Schools

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/10/two-case-studies-how-connected-educators-can-transform-schools/ 

Ensuring Equal Access to Education Resources for all Students

http://www.ed.gov/blog/2014/10/ensuring-equal-access-to-educational-resources-for-all-students/ 

Education’s Curious Fascination With Uniformity

http://www.teachthought.com/featured/common-core-standards-decent-answer-decent-question/ 

We Need To Mix Things Up This Week

Oil Pastel Resist Halloween Art 

http://afaithfulattempt.blogspot.com/2011/10/oil-pastel-resist-halloween-art.html 

Fall Education--Science Lessons

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/fallcolor/education.cfm 

Autumn Leaves: Simple Science and Activities for Kids 

http://greatkids.outdoors.org/2012/10/autumn-leaves-simple-science-and.html 

Keeping Organized

This is the never ending story.

50 Fab Apps for Teachers

Must-have apps for your smartphones and tablets.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/50-fab-apps-teachers 

3 Great Apps to Keep Teachers Organized 

http://www.teachhub.com/3-great-apps-keep-teachers-organized 

For those of us still in the three-dimensional world.

The Clutter-Free Classroom
http://clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com/

Classroom Management

http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/tag/classroom-management 

 

 

 

  

 

MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 10/4/14

MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 10/4/14: King Tut, Tut  http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/king-tut-tut.html Teaching Is Having Fun Learning  http://mzteachuh.blogspot....

MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 10/4/14

King Tut, Tut 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/king-tut-tut.html

Teaching Is Having Fun Learning 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/10/teaching-is-having-fun-learning.html

 

Educational Links 10/1/14

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/10/educational-links-10114.html 

Ed Tech Equity: Let All Students Learn in the 21st Century 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/10/ed-tech-equity-let-all-students-learn.html 

Ichabod Crane, Action Hero? 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/09/ichabod-crane-action-hero.html 

Exactly, What Is Dyslexia? 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/10/exactly-what-is-dyslexia.html 

IEP Meeting? Do I Have To Go? 

 http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/09/iep-meeting-do-i-have-to-go_30.html

Educational Links 10/2/14 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/10/educational-links-10214.html 

Are Your Students Living Their Dream? 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/10/are-your-students-living-their-dream.html 

Just Needed Some Van Gogh: Les Alyscamps: Falling Autumn Leaves and Barbra Streisand 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/10/just-needed-some-van-gogh-les-alyscamps.html 

Van Gogh: Les Alyscamps

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MzTeachuh: Educational Links 10/3/14

MzTeachuh: Educational Links 10/3/14:   Focus on the Process and Results Will Follow http://www.edutopia.org//blog/focus-process-results-will-follow-nathan-barber?utm_sour...

Educational Links 10/3/14

 

Focus on the Process and Results Will Follow

http://www.edutopia.org//blog/focus-process-results-will-follow-nathan-barber?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29 

Secret to raising well behaved teens? Maximize their zzzzz's

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140926085830.htm 

TV Networks Featuring More Characters With Disabilities

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/10/02/tv-characters-disabilities/19726/ 

Two Case Studies: How Connected Educators Can Transform Schools

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/10/two-case-studies-how-connected-educators-can-transform-schools/ 

Teaching Students To See Quality

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/teaching-students-see-quality/

Progress on Education Is Helping Fuel Our Economy’s Growth

http://www.ed.gov/blog/2014/10/progress-on-education-is-helping-fuel-our-economys-growth/ 

iStorybooks Offers Nice Children's Books for Tablets

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/10/istorybooks-offers-nice-childrens-books.html?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=freetech4teachers#.VC4blhZgh-w 

Teaching Persistence: How to Build Student Stamina

http://www.scilearn.com/blog/teaching-persistence-how-to-build-student-stamina 

 

 

MzTeachuh: Recipe for Learning

MzTeachuh: Recipe for Learning: Naturally Learning https://www.facebook.com/NaturallyLearning We could develop a taste for this!

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Communicating With Parents

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Communicating With Parents: 1. Tips for Parents: Parent Teacher Conferences  http://www.thelearningcommunity.us/resources-by-format/tips-for-parents/parent-...

Teaching Is Communicating With Parents

1. Tips for Parents: Parent Teacher Conferences 

http://www.thelearningcommunity.us/resources-by-format/tips-for-parents/parent-teacher-conferences.aspx 

2. Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheets for Principals, Teachers, and Parents

http://www.hfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/parent-teacher-conference-tip-sheets-for-principals-teachers-and-parents 

3. 10 Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference

http://school.familyeducation.com/slideshow/parents-and-school/38585.html 

4. Parent-Teacher Conference: Tips for Parents

http://habee.hubpages.com/hub/Parent-Teacher-Conference-Tips-for-Parents 

5. 12 Questions to Ask at Your Parent-Teacher Conference

http://www.parentsconnect.com/parenting-your-kids/parenting-kids/learning-and-school/elementary-school-parents/parent_teacher_conference.html 

6. Top Ten Questions to Ask at an IEP

http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/top-ten-questions-to-ask-at-an-iep/ 

7.  The Best IEP Questions to Ask

http://seemyiep.com/the-best-iep-questions-to-ask/ 

Great smile, teacher: warm, sincere, and look at all that info for the student.

 

 

MzTeachuh: Exactly, What Is Dyslexia?

MzTeachuh: Exactly, What Is Dyslexia?: Check out a new website for learning disabilities, Understood http://www.understood.org/en This first section of inf...

Exactly, What Is Dyslexia?

Check out a new website for learning disabilities, Understood

http://www.understood.org/en

This first section of information is from the NCLD website, a rich source of information on dyslexia. 

What's Dyslexia Like?

www.ncld.org

Dyslexia

As with other learning disabilities, dyslexia is a lifelong challenge. This language-based processing disorder can hinder reading, writing, spelling and sometimes even speaking. Dyslexia is not a sign of poor intelligence or laziness or the result of impaired hearing or vision. Children and adults with dyslexia have a neurological disorder that causes their brains to process and interpret information differently.

This link from NCLD has the following topics concerning dyslexia:
 http://www.ncld.org/learning-disability-resources/special-needs-stories/adults-with-ld/dyslexia-stories-ben-foss

   Featured Video: Reading Tips for Children With LD

  What Is Dyslexia?

 Dyslexia Toolkit

  Common Warning Signs of Dyslexia in Children Pre-K to Grade 2

  Common Warning Signs of Dyslexia in Children in Grades 3–8

  Common Warning Signs of Dyslexia in Teens in Grades 9–12

Common Warning Signs of Dyslexia in College Students and Adults   

 10 Helpful Dyslexia Resources

 Eight Videos That Explain What Dyslexia Is

Apps to Help Students With Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps-students-ld-dyslexia-reading-difficulties 

37 Common Characteristics of Dyslexia

Steven Spielberg, too.

http://www.dyslexia.com/library/symptoms.htm 

Famous People With Dyslexia

http://www.dyslexia.com/library/symptoms.htm http://dyslexia.learninginfo.org/famous-people2.htm

Dyslexia

http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/learning_problem/dyslexia.html 

Dyslexia

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/basics/definition/con-20021904 

Here are links to support groups:

http://www.interdys.org/

 

http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/support-groups

 

Dyslexic Like Me

http://www.dyslexiclikeme.org/organizations-2/national-dyslexic-learning-disabilities-resouces/ 

  http://dyslexiafoundation.org/

Recipe for Learning

Naturally Learninghttps://www.facebook.com/NaturallyLearning

We could develop a taste for this!

MzTeachuh: Fun in the Fall for Everyone

MzTeachuh: Fun in the Fall for Everyone: Autumn is Goldilock's favorite season: its not too hot or too cold. Let's go outside! Such fun with nature! 1. Hallo...

Fun in the Fall for Everyone

Autumn is Goldilock's favorite season: its not too hot or too cold.
Let's go outside! Such fun with nature!

1. Halloween and Bonfire Night

http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/packs/pack_thrillseeker.htm  

This site has so many diverse activities.

2. Autumn Fun activities

 http://www.education.com/seasonal/autumn-fun/

3. 50 Autumn Play and Art Activities for Kids

http://theimaginationtree.com/2013/10/50-autumn-play-art-activities-kids.html 

4. Autumn Activities

http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/autumn.shtml

 

Awesome Autumn!

5.  The best Autumn Activities, Fall Traditions and Fun Fall Ideas

http://www.squidoo.com/autumn-activities-fall-traditions-fall-ideas 

6. Outdoor Fall Activities

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/outdoor-fall-activities-709768/ 

Playing outside in the crisp air makes a kid peckish; older kids, too, like me. The cranberry recipes look especially good.

7.  39 Favorite Fall Desserts

 http://familyfun.go.com/autumn/fall-recipes/fall-desserts/favorite-fall-desserts-pg-927273/#Cranberry%20and%20Apple%20Crumble;9