Educational Links 12/12/16

Genius Hour In The Classroom: 6 Principles Of Genius Hour

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/6-principles-of-genius-hour-in-the-classroom/?utm_content=buffer08d74

The Teacher Isn’t Following My Child’s IEP. What Can I Do?

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2016/12/the-teacher-isnt-following-my-childs.html

How to... plan the last lessons before Christmas

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/how-plan-last-lessons-christmas

10 Totally True Things About Lesson Planning Only Teachers Will Understand

http://www.weareteachers.com/10-totally-true-things-about-lesson-planning-only-teachers-will-understand/?utm_source=Social&utm_campaign=MDR_Tangient_1610_SSX4&utm_medium=FB

Dysgraphia—I Created an App for That

http://www.additudemag.com/adhdblogs/30/11108.html

Inquiry Sessions As Support for ELLS

http://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/inquiry-sessions?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=blog&utm_medium=social

What Kids Are Reading: Five Ways to Close the Achievement Gap

http://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/12/reading-to-close-the-achievement-gap/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Getting%20Smart&utm_content=What%20Kids%20Are%20Reading:%20Five%20Ways%20to%20Close%20the%20Achievement%20Gap

Reading is an activity to be enjoyed inside and outside of the classroom. A book can challenge previously held views, spark our imagination and make us think deeper about a new topic. For students, we must ensure that we are helping institute the best reading practices in our classrooms because of the impact it has on students’ overall learning experience.