Educational Links 4/9/16

10 THINK-ACTION STEPS when thinking about diversity - See more at: http://blog.americansforthearts.org/2016/04/08/10-think-action-steps-when-thinking-about-diversity#sthash.pr0D5zES.dpuf

Ten Think Action Steps When Thinking About Diversity

http://blog.americansforthearts.org/2016/04/08/10-think-action-steps-when-thinking-about-diversity

10 THINK-ACTION STEPS when thinking about diversity - See more at: http://blog.americansforthearts.org/2016/04/08/10-think-action-steps-when-thinking-about-diversity#sthash.pr0D5zES.dpuf

 Why Teachers Shouldn’t Ignore Literature’s Emotional Lessons For Students

http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/04/08/why-teachers-shouldnt-ignore-literatures-emotional-lessons-for-students/ 

50 Earth Day Activities for Kids

http://tinkerlab.com/fifty-earth-day-activities/ 

The Power of Using “Yes” in Your Classroom 

http://educationtothecore.com/2015/02/the-power-of-using-yes-in-your-classroom/?utm_content=bufferd06a4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Why Kids With Executive Functioning Issues Have Trouble Starting Tasks 

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/why-kids-with-executive-functioning-issues-have-trouble-starting-tasks?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

Maybe Free-Range Students Isn’t the Way to Go

http://www.wsj.com/articles/maybe-free-range-students-isnt-the-way-to-go-1460070663 

What is Asperger’s Syndrome?

https://bbrfoundation.org/ask-an-expert/what-is-asperger%E2%80%99s-syndrome 

School Gardens for Beginners

School Gardens for Beginners

http://www.educationworld.com/school-gardens-beginners-advice-common-ground%E2%80%99s-jill-keating-herbst

School garden programs are on the rise: certainly a growing trend!  Teachers and academic communities across the globe are capitalizing upon the hands-on experience, curricular connections, and natural engagement these projects can inspire in students.  However, to the agricultural novice and green thumb alike, the idea of initiating such an endeavor can certainly feel daunting. - See more at: http://www.educationworld.com/school-gardens-beginners-advice-common-ground%E2%80%99s-jill-keating-herbst#sthash.FUajWJUD.dpuf

School garden programs are on the rise: certainly a growing trend!  Teachers and academic communities across the globe are capitalizing upon the hands-on experience, curricular connections, and natural engagement these projects can inspire in students.  However, to the agricultural novice and green thumb alike, the idea of initiating such an endeavor can certainly feel daunting. - See more at: http://www.educationworld.com/school-gardens-beginners-advice-common-ground%E2%80%99s-jill-keating-herbst#sthash.FUajWJUD.dpuf