Educational Links 12/22/18

Music Therapy: Sound Medicine for ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/music-therapy-for-adhd-how-rhythm-builds-focus/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=parent&fbclid=IwAR3Ccs6mIH_AINCHj6pXlYe_Nd-6whhyuyNS110JbZgzeTO6eKCV0in8Dkk

Teaching Strategies: The Link Between ADHD, Electronic Devices

http://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-link-between-adhd-electronic-devices?fbclid=IwAR1ycmM7FatxuFAEpnN6tI0hL9ATxUNAqzx5dmbSMxeDZZkvFsu-NNubVWI

Bringing elementary strategies to middle, high schools can benefit older students

https://www.educationdive.com/news/bringing-elementary-strategies-to-middle-high-schools-can-benefit-older-st/544886/

Cognitive science suggests children develop phonics skills in different ways

https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-cognitive-science-suggests-children-develop-phonics-skills-in-different-ways/

Teaching Strategies to Create a Student-Centered Classroom

http://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-create-student-centered-classroom?fbclid=IwAR3AbG2xWcRA8l3IhRo1f_eKrIRQ6aCr10Mc8DDol_KcWJA0h47OSMmqzR4

Charter Schools More Likely to Ignore Special Education Applicants, Study Finds

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/charterschoice/2018/12/charter_schools_more_likely_to_ignore_special_education_applicants.html?utm_medium=40digest.prsonly.20181220.carousel&utm_source=email&utm_content&utm_campaign=campaign&fbclid=IwAR11T2qNYHCrE4JbOqkBBtKlPbSA7RQunfERK7QGaRtRD8b8g0DmwcwILZs

20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/20-formative-assessment-tools-for-your-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR1HvyRr51SLIA01BUZoWFmFTMVIutiPivCYZTW7YWLNe-KkjymU8G2jztU

Formative assessment is such an essential part of the learning process and student success, and many digital tools can help support this process.

Educational Links 12/21/18

 

Finding Clarity in Assessment and Grading

https://www.edutopia.org/article/finding-clarity-assessment-and-grading 

 Teaching Special Education

https://teach.com/become/what-can-i-teach/special-education/ 

 Top 5 Teaching Strategies 

http://www.teachhub.com/top-5-teaching-strategies 

 10 IEP Tip Sheets to Pin, Tweet, and Share

http://blog.brookespublishing.com/10-iep-tip-sheets-to-pin-tweet-and-share/?fbclid=IwAR0M_fsDfW25Tq5YQVSPhidwmIr2DVf9j9vcCuVun3KQ4IqJBt7JkVMlV3Q

‘Tis the Season for a Large Dose of Hope for Early Childhood

http://www.raepica.com/2018/12/hope-for-early-childhood/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RaePica+%28Rae+Pica%29

Suspensions Are Down In U.S. Schools But Large Racial Gaps Remain

https://www.npr.org/2018/12/17/677508707/suspensions-are-down-in-u-s-schools-but-large-racial-gaps-remain 

5 Tips for Designing Multiple-Choice Quizzes

https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-tips-designing-multiple-choice-quizzes?fbclid=IwAR0oweea48bO33eRpOWEYLX1dApC37oDNz3aojZ3VJrIbbRDV60wfDW-TOM

Quizzes are not just assessments. When designed well, they can be effective learning tools, reinforcing a student’s comprehension of the material. 

Teaching Is Reflective

 

A Mid-Year Reflection for Teachers and Students

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/mid-year-reflection-teachers-students-maurice-elias 

The Reflective Teacher: Taking a Long Look  

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/reflective-teacher-taking-long-look-nicholas-provenzano 

Reflecting on Reflection: A Habit of Mind

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/reflecting-on-reflection-habit-of-mind-terry-heick 

Reflective Teaching: A 30-Day Blogging Challenge For Teachers

http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/reflective-teaching-30-day-blogging-challenge-teachers/ 

Are You A Reflective Teacher?

Are You A Reflective Teacher?

http://www.www.teachthought.com/teaching/reflectiveteacher/ 

10 Ways To Be A More Reflective Teacher

10 Ways To Be A More Relective Teacher

10 Ways To Be A More Reflective Teacher

  http://w.teachthought.com/teaching/reflective-teacher-reflective-teaching/

7 Great Resources for Reflective Teachers

http://www.edudemic.com/reflective-tips/ 

Reflection: What Makes Learning Stick

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/05/reflection-what-makes-learning-stick/ 
 

The Digital Classroom--so many resources!

Digital Leadership is Not Optional

http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2018/05/digital-leadership-is-not-optional.html

9 MUST-HAVE APPS AND TOOLS FOR KIDS WHO HATE MATH

http://www.theedadvocate.org/9-must-apps-tools-kids-hate-math/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

The Elements of A Digital Classroom
https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-elements-of-a-digital-classroom/

THE SMITHSONIAN’S TWEETTRIBUNE

Offers daily news articles from the AP that can be differentiated by Lexile levels.  https://www.tweentribune.com/

DIGITAL BOOK INDEX

A “meta-index” that provides links to more than 140K books. http://www.digitalbookindex.org/

FRONT ROW

400+ non-fiction articles at students' specific reading levels. Common Core Aligned questions. https://www.frontrowed.com/ela/

Some Children See Him

 Mark 10:13-16

The Message (MSG)

^13-16 The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it: “Don’t push these children away. Don’t ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom. Mark this: Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in.” Then, gathering the children up in his arms, he laid his hands of blessing on them.

We've all heard that Jesus loves  the little children, all the children of the world. 

This is a beautiful carol that is new to me. .

Some Children See Him 

sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1gZuabWfb8 

Here's another version: 

James Taylor HD - "Some Children See Him"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=XR5vupwpRJc&NR=1 

 

Teaching Is Giving Lifelong Reading

 These links are not for Reading Specialists, or those educators involved exclusively with reading instruction. These links are intended for parents, and since all teachers are reading teachers, too, for those in classroom situations where some practical techniques in the midst of the core curriculum may help. I'm a big fan of taking secondary vocabulary and syllabicating, decoding the syllable, then reading the whole word in context for meaning. 

We are so honored to teach young people to read.

That book is a real page turner.

1. Seven Strategies to Teach Students Text Comprehensionhttp://www.readingrockets.org/article/3479/  

2. 14 Best Reading Practices   

http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/jblanton/read/14bestreadingpractices.htm 

3. ABCs of Teaching Reading

http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/ 

4. Reading Strategies

Reading Efficiently by Reading Intelligently

http://www.mindtools.com/rdstratg.html 

5.  Reading and Word-Attack Strategies

http://www.readinga-z.com/more/reading_strat.html 

6. 7 CRITICAL READING STRATEGIES

http://www.salisbury.edu/counseling/new/7_critical_reading_strategies.html 

7. No Single Strategy Is Best for Teaching Reading

http://www.lsa.umich.edu/psych/news/department/news/?id=194 

8.  First Books: Access to books for children in need.

http://www.firstbook.org/

Bob. a volunteer, read to the kids at a Reading Party sponsored by First Books

 

 

9. Ten Books Every Child Should Own

http://blog.firstbook.org/2012/10/30/ten-books-every-child-should-own/ 

 

10. The Best Ways to Teach Kids to Read

http://www.oprah.com/oprahsbookclub/The-Best-Ways-to-Teach-Kids-to-Read 

11. Pizza Hut BOOK IT program (so kids know reading tastes good.)

 http://www.bookitprogram.com/

Paul McCartney Rewrites the Christmas Song

Never tried these, but I bet they taste good.

As a vegetarian, Paul feels he should 'set the turkey free in the forest' and changes the words to this Mel Torme song. Diana Krall is on the keyboard and provides a little harmony.

Paul McCartney's Take on the Holiday Classic, 'The Christmas Song'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckaE-_ztR80 

Paul McCartney - Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fonHcR24RHw 

Educational Links 12/20/18

What The Screen Time Experts Do With Their Own Kids

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/50525/what-the-screen-time-experts-do-with-their-own-kids

Station Rotation Model: Alternative Group Formations

https://catlintucker.com/2018/04/srm-alternative-group-formations/

How Occupational Therapists May Work With Kids With Dyspraxia

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/therapies/dyspraxia-occupational-therapy-exercises?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg&fbclid=IwAR2dobJ50z8dlnmQYHInPHCd-KzRvFqVPa1TBxaJU-tZYo6mgyQu4ZrQJu8

Why we love our SEL tools

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/11/28/why-we-love-our-sel-tools/

How Do You Handle Kids' Questions About Race?

https://www.npr.org/2018/12/19/677434877/how-do-you-handle-kids-questions-about-race?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=education

6 Grammar Lessons Hidden in Christmas Songs

https://mentalfloss.com/article/54025/6-grammar-points-watch-out-christmas-songs?fbclid=IwAR3Za3HzhpKu6foQXu07c9SzHO_pf1SVhVFs8jxlevHv0NKhmzN5osBDc9w

Learning From Elementary Teachers

https://www.edutopia.org/article/learning-elementary-teachers?fbclid=IwAR2Qa5w8NdEFqkWdNVH7GlXNJCFORZqTO-voizVGpLCqUeqRaAjSx8tagP8

Middle and high school teachers can adapt several strategies used by their elementary school peers.

Educational Links 12/19/18

Ten Creative Alternatives to Showing Movies Before the Break

http://www.spencerauthor.com/projectsbeforebreak/?utm_content=bufferc2672&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

5 ways edtech tools can support small group reading instruction

https://edscoop.com/5-ways-edtech-tools-can-support-small-group-reading-instruction/

‘Tis the Season for a Large Dose of Hope for Early Childhood

http://www.raepica.com/2018/12/hope-for-early-childhood/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RaePica+%28Rae+Pica%29

Disability Advocates Concerned By Plan To Axe School Discipline Guidance

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2018/12/18/disability-axe-school-guidance/25835/?fbclid=IwAR3o8VgHd48SDcAul5dP5aiZJHP2cmtyARZp8CEI7Pm2LVfXQMRwsyan1hY

VIDEO: RACISM & SCHOOL CLOSURES

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/12/18/video-racism-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR1iU84gu_f_8VV2DUfASiAos7unhd-j487LIB4lN2ZFbwUu35qjvsy3dXY

Does good subject knowledge make you a good teacher?

https://www.tes.com/news/does-good-subject-knowledge-make-you-good-teacher?fbclid=IwAR0W2V02QY-U1C_9NIc2I1yLOvkp7FffyAj0RGs7_CydeY17MLxxVHyb47o

Myths and Realities About Language Disorders

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/myths-and-realities-about-language-disorders/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=diagnosis&fbclid=IwAR37BvL5OTkn6NESdiDw0z0WkuIxpoaW7GOMm-p_gzzhQYwC51w6mzpek5c

Language disorders are commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed — in both children and adults. Read on to learn about common misconceptions, and the truth behind each one.

Educational Links 12/18/19

100+ Bloom’s Taxonomy Verbs For Critical Thinking

https://teachthought.com/critical-thinking/249-blooms-taxonomy-verbs-for-critical-thinking/

State and Federal Policies on Reading Instruction in Schools

critical thinkinghttps://www.understood.org/en/community-events/experts-live-chats-webinars/2018/december/17/state-and-federal-policies-on-reading-instruction-in-schools?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg&fbclid=IwAR3kGE95lnoxmHwZzfDhu-p4Rkir_AuWEaf74j7_wGBNX_BYMCVALI_zkwo

Themes This Year: School Culture, Student Behavior And Inspirational Teaching

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52669/themes-this-year-school-culture-student-behavior-and-inspirational-teaching?fbclid=IwAR0yyXBawEpaLo9LulR20LJuQyFB8uytVVutIDTabg2gFwL3ky2KxOlUyyk

Two-thirds of teachers think of quitting over bad behaviour, survey finds

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/dec/16/two-thirds-of-teachers-think-of-quitting-over-bad-behaviour-survey-finds?fbclid=IwAR0uyoE-WA84ltj0uPXZdFk5aRUTIVUwm4eLasFGgE17zGuxtPasZWyPWHA

Is the Time Right to Make Education a Constitutional Right?

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/12/12/is-the-time-right-to-make-education.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB&fbclid=IwAR1MVEZakEoJwlhR_2sH-u1SK_vKB2sKvtu2ZMLZbeEveeBkPMIaHP0r0o8

How to help students tackle technology overload (and other useful skills)

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/12/03/how-to-help-students-tackle-technology-overload-and-other-useful-skills/

The Definition Of Digital Citizenship

https://wegrowteachers.com/the-definition-of-digital-citizenship/

Well, first citizenship, which is formally defined as “the quality of an individual’s response to membership in a community.” This makes citizenship far more complex than a simple legal matter, but rather one that consists of self-knowledge, interaction, and intimate knowledge of a place, its people, and its cultural history.

So digital citizenship is nearly the same thing–“the quality of a response to membership in a digital community” would be a good first crack at the definition.

Teaching Is Making A Kid Feel Uniquely Important

1. How Can Teachers Foster Self-Esteem in Children?

Teachers play an important role in nurturing a student's sense of dignity and self-worth.

http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/health/773-teachers-foster-self-esteem-in-children.gs 

 2. Incorporating Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

http://www.teachersofcolor.com/2009/04/incorporating-cultural-diversity-in-the-classroom/ 

3. Social Emotional Learning

In the classroom, social skills come first. Keep kids on track with these ideas.

http://pinterest.com/weareteachers/social-emotional-learning/ 

4. Social and Emotional Learning: What is it? How can we use it to help our children?

http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/social_emotional_learning_what_it_how_can_we_use_it_help_our_children 

5. Core Strategy: Social and
Emotional Learning

6. Why Champion Social and Emotional Learning?

It's not enough to simply fill students' brains with facts. Educators must also help children develop the skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts nonviolently, and make responsible decisions. 
http://www.edutopia.org/social-emotional-learning 

7.  Build Self-Esteem in Children

Some Thoughts on Helping Children Build Self-Esteem
 http://www.stressfreekids.com/resources-2/self-esteem-in-children/build-self-esteem-children

8. Self-Esteem

• Subject: Social/Emotional Health  
• http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/self-esteem.cfm 

Common Sense and Classroom Management from Michael Linsin

I really love the clarity and intelligence of Michael Linsin's books and suggestions. You can read The Happy Teacher on Kindle for free if you are a Prime member. A Classroom Management System for High School Teachers is also great. Give it a download!

14 Questions To Ask Yourself Before The First Day Of School

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2018/07/21/questions-to-ask-before-the-first-day-of-school/

Episode 48: Classroom Management with Michael Linsin

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/episode-48/

Should Your First Consequence Be A Warning?

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2010/05/15/should-your-first-consequence-be-a-warning/

How To Give A Warning That Curbs Misbehavior

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2014/01/04/how-to-give-a-warning-that-curbs-misbehavior/

How To Give Your Students Unforgettable Directions

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2011/12/17/how-to-give-students-directions/

Supercharge Your Classroom Management Plan With Detailed Modeling

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2009/06/07/supercharge-your-classroom-management-plan-through-modeling/

11 Things Not To Do This Coming School Year

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2018/06/30/11-things-not-to-do-this-coming-school-year/

Via negativa is a method of improvement whereby one focuses not on what to do to become more proficient.

But on what not to do—which, for many, is an easier proposition.

Mary, Did You Know?

Madonna and Child (Madonna Litta) Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519

Pope Francis Supports Breastfeeding Enough To Know It Needs To Happen In Public 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/18/pope-francis-supports-breastfeeding-moms_n_4467719.html 

 

Mary did you know - Reba McEntire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyYv80hibTw 

Do You Hear What I Hear? Whitney Singing

Whitney Houston - Do You Hear What I Hear (Christmas Music Video) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv7Cp9zllrU

Educational Links 12/16/18

STUDENT-WRITTEN GROWTH MINDSET STORIES

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/12/16/student-written-growth-mindset-stories/?fbclid=IwAR2NhDU553NHtN00et3yWDOj5BFd75ypXhGP65XAT9fiORQ2Vst9OmS-_40

I Was Running Myself Into the Ground: My Self-Care Story

https://theeducatorsroom.com/i-was-running-myself-into-the-ground-my-self-care-story/?fbclid=IwAR0KzVaGVaGoI01SkwX15zN9yoQ2g421oNEuW4sZsxekZtpNy3MBcqr3FZY

The Benefits of Recess

https://www.facebook.com/edutopia/videos/10157053826629917/UzpfSTEyMDc2MTEyMzM6MTAyMTg0OTg4Nzc2NDIzNTk/

School uses ‘nurture room’ to calm pupils at risk of misbehaviour 

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/school-uses-nurture-room-to-calm-pupils-at-risk-of-misbehaviour/?f&fbclid=IwAR1pwhafriC9sKnqz9_A-XgUtc6OAWONFJcV0m8vGzFFH--ZEt517YSiqVo

Special Education: Federal Law vs. State Law

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/your-childs-rights/basics-about-childs-rights/special-education-federal-law-vs-state-law?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg&fbclid=IwAR2krDo-lC-pBPm3DWWhJymj9R_Jix2O0Opt7g0mGPa4Wbhl7cW2okkReKs

Reading Strategies That Work, According To Science

https://www.weareteachers.com/science-backed-reading-strategies/?fbclid=IwAR38C8cC4824XKvarWFznnrIXbZM7oYGY34UDjfUJziU3cyuT61M2Jqa7a8

How To Make Sure Your Math Anxiety Doesn't Make Your Kids Hate Math

https://www.npr.org/2018/12/16/676188220/how-to-make-sure-your-math-anxiety-doesn-t-make-your-kids-hate-math?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=2046&fbclid=IwAR2XvgDaJ1-tk5Iho_L1Pmwdlb1GXlcGh8X3FXUGSY5gr7ki4A0x5U0n4Yg

Teaching the Holidays: The December Dilemma

https://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/global_learning/2015/11/teaching_the_holidays_the_december_dilemma.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB&fbclid=IwAR07PMcHN4hcJdklFFzRA4mWzDb4RILrDnuPY7avyP5kSNt7ftevzU6hrGw

Power Lesson: Note-Taking Stations

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/note-taking-stations/?fbclid=IwAR0Q6LmexK3a8wvQAA5ZnjUEG4HQL-v0uvTkJForem3Mur9xOgUSBkHGGYc

 Abby noticed that her sophomore students had extremely limited experience in reading a science textbook. As a result, their note-taking skills were inadequate when trying to gather information from the text. We decided to create a structured lesson that utilized stations to give students an opportunity to practice with various types of note-taking styles.