Educational Links 6/4/17

Different Terms You May Hear for Learning and Attention Issues

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/getting-started/what-you-need-to-know/different-terms-you-may-hear-for-learning-and-attention-issues

Sometimes Calling Teachers 'Valued Professionals' Just Feels Empty

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teacher_leader_voices/2017/06/sometimes_calling_teachers_val.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

How should educators begin building the schools of the future?

http://www.educationdive.com/news/how-should-educators-begin-building-the-schools-of-the-future/444087/

What Teachers Think vs. What We Actually Say

https://www.weareteachers.com/what-teachers-think/

A Clever Use of Google Keep for Grading in Google Docs

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

Is a Master’s Degree in Education Right For You?

http://www.edudemic.com/masters-degree-in-education/

Educator: These are “My Tech Essentials”

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/06/02/educator-tech-essentials/

Supporting Kids Through Times of Change

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/supporting-students-times-change-elena-aguilar

Students routinely experience unexpected changes, like learning that a favorite teacher will leave their school, or that a classmate will move away, or that the band program they’d hoped to join the following year will no longer be funded.

Transitions are always hard for kids—they crave and need consistency and routine, and so the end of the school year can be challenging anyway. But if big changes (or even medium-sized ones) are on the horizon, it can be even harder on kids.

Beautiful Boy

 

John Lennon and son Sean.

Father's Day June 17.

John Lennon truly had a hard row to hoe and a long way to go before arriving at joy and contentment when his son Sean was born in 1975, on Lennon's own birthday, October 9. Five years later he included this song on his Double Fantasy album, which was released after his murder in 1980. Beautiful, poignant, profound stuff. Life (and death) is what happens while you're busy making other plans.

Beautiful Boy

 Close your eyes

Have no fear
The monster's gone
He's on the run and your daddy's here 
[Chorus:]
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy 
Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way
It's getting better and better 
[Chorus] 
Out on the ocean sailing away
I can hardly wait
To see you come of age
But I guess we'll both just have to be patient
'Cause it's a long way to go
A hard row to hoe
Yes it's a long way to go
But in the meantime 
Before you cross the street
Take my hand
Life is what happens to you
While you're busy making other plans 
[Chorus] 
Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way
It's getting better and better 
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Darling, darling, darling
Darling Sean

This video has some lovely photos of John and Sean.

John Lennon - "Beautiful Boy" 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_j-tpmdPlI

Summer Madness

Vintage Otter Pop flavors. I favor Louis Bloo Raspberry

Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SFt7JHwJeg 

It would be madness, on a very hot summer day, to eat the whole box of Otter Pops while chillaxin' to this cool music.  Mix up the flavors! Madness, sheer madness!

Educational Links 6/3/17

Be an enabler, not a dictator

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/be-enabler-not-a-dictator

17 Books for Teachers’ Summer Reading Lists

http://teacherpop.org/2015/06/17-books-for-teachers-summer-reading-lists/

How To Create A No-Zero Policy In Your Classroom

http://teachthought.com/pedagogy/installing-a-no-zero-policy/?utm_content=buffercd0ed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

The Best Q&A Posts of 2017 - So Far

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2017/06/the_best_qa_posts_of_2017_-_so_far.html

The Five Biggest Fears that Kept Me from Empowering Students

http://www.spencerauthor.com/fears-empowering-students/

Why It Matters That Poor Kids Don’t Have Time to Play

https://talkpoverty.org/2017/06/01/matters-poor-kids-dont-time-play/

Special Education and “The Art of War”

https://www.makespecialeducationwork.com/special-education-the-art-war/#sthash.2gYS6Qyk.BL0WWMo2.dpbs

Special education can turn into a battle for many parents, which is an unfortunate reality. This happens when parents and school administrators have different beliefs about a child’s needs. Emotions can run high for parents because their child is involved. Administrators can also have strong feelings about protecting their budgets, keeping costs under control, and defending their programs. 

Good Morning, Daddy

Morning Hug, Julia Schwartz

Painted by the grandma.

Father's Day is Sunday, June 18.

Educational Links 6/2/17

IDEA Website https://sites.ed.gov/idea/

After Outage, Ed Department Unveils New IDEA Site

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2017/06/01/after-ed-unveils-new-idea-site/23755/

Is Your Child Showing Grit? School Report Cards Rate Students' Soft Skills

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/05/31/is-your-child-showing-grit-school-report.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

The BIG List of the Best Websites for Teaching Math

https://www.weareteachers.com/the-big-list-of-the-best-websites-for-teaching-math/

Why school reports matter – and 4 ways to make them better

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/why-school-reports-matter-and-4-ways-make-them-better

8 Tips for Teaching With Mentor Texts

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/8-tips-teaching-mentor-texts-christina-gil?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29

Discover Teaching Strategies to Individualize Instruction

http://www.teachhub.com/discover-teaching-strategies-individualize-instruction

Kicked out of kindergarten: How do elementary schools discipline?

http://www.csmonitor.com/EqualEd/2017/0531/Kicked-out-of-kindergarten-How-do-elementary-schools-discipline?utm_source=EqualEd%20Subscribers&utm_campaign=1f048c40d0-EqualEd_0914169_12_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e213f21bfe-1f048c40d0-260747273&mc_cid=1f048c40d0&mc_eid=06f6953455

Research on the negative impact of exclusionary 
discipline on young students is clear, said Dianna R. 
Wentzell, commissioner of education for the Connecticut 
State Department of Education. 
“When people talk about the school-to-prison pipeline, 
it begins with children’s first experience of school. 
Suspensions and expulsions create academic deterioration, 
disconnection, and disengagement for our kids,” says 
Dr. Wentzell.

However, when teachers are given the tools to handle 
student behavior in ways that de-escalate difficult 
situations, and teach students how to regulate their 
own emotions and behavior, says Wentzell, the outcome 
for children is entirely different. 

Mom, I'm Bored--What Can I Do?

1. Reading Quest  

http://www.education.com/slideshow/reading-quest/rock-alphabet/?cid=80.

2. Summer Science Projects

http://www.hometrainingtools.com/summer-science-projects/a/1406/ 

3. Summer Games

http://spoonful.com/summer/summer-games 

4. Summer Stargazing

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/science-nature-activities/summer-stargazing 

5. International Space Station Spot The Station

http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/#.UcMpZ5yXJWo 

6. 5 Ways to Prevent Idle Kids This Summer

http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/parenting-tips-summer-460530#slide-1

7. Summer Reading Recommendations 

http://www.hbook.com/2013/05/choosing-books/recommended-books/summer-reading-2013/?utm_source=ReadingRockets.org&utm_medium=Twitter 

 

Tranquil Afternoon--Art, Music and Maybe a Faun

'North Woods' by Richard Kozlow, 1988. But I don't know if the woods in Michigan have mythological creatures or not.

 'Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun' (complete), by Claude Debussy, with an animated graphical score.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YazhxBA7oo

I love this animation guy.

This is to honor the greatest, bravest faun of all times, Mr. Tumnus.

Mr. Tumnus the Bold

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Tumnus

Yes, I'm trying to trick you into reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to your class. Or maybe they would like to popcorn read it.

Just Hanging Out With Daddy

JFK with John John in the Oval Office. 1962

Father's Day is June 16.

Educational Links 6/1/17

A Good Tool To Help Struggling Readers

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2017/05/a-good-tool-to-help-struggling-readers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+educatorstechnology%2FpDkK+%28Educational+Technology+and+Mobile+Learning%29

A Historic Literacy Effort in California Brings Personalized Learning to 

English Language Learners

https://www.the74million.org/article/a-historic-literacy-effort-in-california-brings-personalized-learning-to-english-language-learners

Our Schools Have an Equity Problem. What Should We Do About It?

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/05/31/our-schools-have-an-equity-problem-what.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Children and Nature: Helping Kids Connect to Life Mysteries

http://www.rootsofaction.com/leave-no-child-inside-how-nature-benefits-children/ 

Lots of people are excited about career and technical education. But new international research points to a potential downside

http://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/us/2017/05/30/lots-of-people-are-excited-about-career-and-technical-education-but-new-international-research-points-to-a-potential-downside/

Skills That Can Be Affected by ADHD

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/skills-that-can-be-affected-by-adhd?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Great Use Cases of Adaptive Learning in Education

http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/2802-adaptive-learning-in-education

Adaptive learning is an educational method which uses computers as interactive teaching devices, and to orchestrate the allocation of human and mediated resources according to the unique needs of each learner.

Not only a concept but it can also be referred as a tool to deliver the best of education. Some of the advantages of this pedagogy are personalized learning, automated teaching, and addressing education’s greatest pain points.

Summer Bump Not Slump: Stuff To Do

A summer reading list for tweens

http://theartofsimple.net/tweenbooks/ 

BirdSleuth Action Map

http://www.birdsleuth.org/action-map/map/ 

Fun-in-the-Sun Activities 

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/collection/outdoor-activities/fun-sun-activities 

Fun and Free Summer Learning Resources

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/summer-learning-resources-matt-davis?utm_content=buffer580aa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer

25 Activities to Keep Kids' Brains Active in Summer - See more at: http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev073.shtml#sthash.5HROkl4R.dpuf

25 Activities to Keep Kids' Brains Active in the Summer

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev073.shtml 

summer learning

http://school.familyeducation.com/summer/family-learning/36089.html 

Keep Learning and Making: 10 Fun Indoor Summer Projects

Its a big, floppy, yellow one! In my Butterfly Garden

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/06/keep-learning-and-making-10-fun-indoor-summer-projects/ 

 Hey, what kind of butterfly is that?

North American Butterfly Association

http://www.naba.org/

Gardens with Wings--Identify Butterflies

http://gardenswithwings.com/identify-butterflies.html

MzTeachuh's List of the Top Five Educational Websites

How wonderful to conveniently learn, comment, and participate with fellow teachers around the world.  Powerful and validating. Here is my list of top five websites for you to ponder expanding your ePLN.

Edutopia  http://www.edutopia.org/

Edutopia helps teachers with learning theory as well as practical suggestions for the classroom. The site spotlights the best educators in the world blogging just for the individual teacher out in the field. Thorough diversity of resources covering all educational topics is updated daily while there is a well-curated, organized catalog of past posts. There is an honesty and clarity in this site, and if I could only have one online educational resource, I would choose Edutopia.

TeachThought http://www.teachthought.com/

TeachThought is strong on learning theory and philosophy of teaching. Teacher motivation and collaboration are frequent topics on this site. There are some really beautiful graphic organizers, too, covering important topics for professional development.

MindShift http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/

MindShift is higher level thinking for educators. This site has provocative, invigorating educational topics as well as articles highlighting innovative educational practices in the real world. I particularly appreciate the topics in support of educational equity.

Edudemic   http://www.edudemic.com/

Edudemic has outstanding resources, particularly in the area of educational technology. Much of this site's resources present the practicality of ed tech, and also addressing larger issues facing teachers and students. There are excellent Guides for Teachers that are clear and specific.

Understood  https://www.understood.org/en

This site is clear, concise, and simplifies complex dynamics of learning and attention issues.  It is invaluable as a tool to clarify how best to serve a student and explains procedures for Special Education interventions. Understood.org is a tremendous benefit for teacher and parent. It is just a beautiful, thoughtful website.

 

Please get the RSS feed or email for MzTeachuh's daily Educational Links--these sites are just some of the resources I use for your update on what's happening this day in education.

My Dad

Strolling Player and Son, Picasso

Cheese is okay for holidays, right? This is for those many new fans of the Donna Reed Show.

"My Dad" - Paul Petersen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjvRPV9hHBs

Father's Day is June 12.

Educational Links 5/31/17

At a Glance: 8 Key Executive Functions

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/key-executive-functioning-skills-explained?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

This is news from my hometown that I am very proud of:

YUCCA LOMA ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES GARDEN RENOVATION AT GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

http://www.avusd.org/news/news-archive/yuccalomaelementarycelebratesgardenrenovationatgroundbreakingceremony

School Suspensions Take a Toll on Kids With IEPs and 504 Plans

https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/the-inside-track/2017/05/08/school-suspensions-take-a-toll-on-kids-with-ieps-and-504-plans?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

When Schools Meet Trauma With Understanding, Not Discipline

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/05/30/524554109/when-schools-meet-trauma-with-understanding-not-discipline

Why Female Engineering Students Benefit From Women Mentors

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/05/30/why-female-engineering-students-benefit-from-women-mentors/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

LARGEST STUDENT-RUN FARMERS MARKET IN AMERICA

https://vimeo.com/218900173

5 Ways to Create Virtual Learning Experiences in Your Classroom

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/education_futures/2017/05/5_ways_to_create_virtual_learning_experiences_in_your_classroom.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Why Female Engineering Students Benefit From Women Mentors

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/05/30/why-female-engineering-students-benefit-from-women-mentors/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

There’s no doubt about the value mentors can provide to the lives of students. A good mentor can show a young person how to identify and accomplish goals, connect with important people, serve as a role model and open up opportunities. How students acquire mentors can be a matter of their own initiative or built in as a requirement for programs, schools or community colleges.

Educational Links 5/30/17

11 Surprising Statistics That Sum Up the Life of a Teacher

https://www.weareteachers.com/life-of-a-teacher-stats/

13 Picture Books about Reading to Inspire Young Readers and Writers

https://www.weareteachers.com/books-about-reading/

Lit Circles: Fostering Heterogeneous Collaboration

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/fostering-heterogeneous-collaboration-sfusd

Hall Passes, Buses, Lunch Duty: What If The Principal Could Focus On Achievement?

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/05/29/527114390/free-the-principal?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170529

Fidget, Jiggle, Twiddle, Wriggle: Bring Back Activity in Schools

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teacher_in_a_strange_land/2017/05/fidget_jiggle_twiddle_wriggle.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Questions to Ask Yourself as the School Year Winds Down

https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2017/05/09/questions-to-ask-yourself-as-the-school.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Structures Drive Behavior: Work on the System, Not the People

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/structures-drive-behavior-work-system-people-tom-vander-ark

Structures drive behavior. Organized one way we can be inventive and cooperative; organized in a different way we are uninventive and uncooperative. That’s a research finding of Nicholas Christakis, director of the Human Lab at Yale. “Same human beings, different typology – a different architecture of ties – completely changes the kind of group properties that these individuals evince.”

Educational Links 5/29/17

New Evidence on Teaching Reading at Frustration Levels

http://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/shanahan-literacy/new-evidence-teaching-reading-frustration-levels?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ReadingRockets_TeachingReading+%28Reading+Rockets%3A+Teaching+Reading+Resources%29

Federal Data Give the Clearest Look Yet at America's Homeless Students

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2017/05/annual_condition_of_education_.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsideSchoolResearch+%28Education+Week%3A+Inside+School+Research%29

Study Tips Backed By Science

http://www.edudemic.com/study-tips-backed-science/

WATCH: Kids Craft Comics To Explore Immigration Fears

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/05/28/527059265/watch-kids-craft-comics-to-explore-immigration-fears?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=education

How the Country’s Largest District is Personalizing Learning for Every Teacher

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-05-28-how-the-country-s-largest-district-is-personalizing-learning-for-every-teacher

Privileging an ideology of individualism

http://dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2017/05/privileging-an-ideology-of-individualism.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dangerouslyirrelevant+%28Dangerously+Irrelevant%29

Is Mindfulness Meditation Good for Kids? Here’s What the Science Actually Says.

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2017/05/is-mindfulness-meditation-good-for-kids.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29

Mindfulness is an interesting — and experimental — approach to providing kids with a way to reduce stress. But it’s not a home run.

I think it’s important to research this stuff, but at the same time, I think it’s important to have common sense. Do we as adults and educators in society have a responsibility to teach children to be self-aware? You don’t need a research study answer that question.