Saturday, June 8, 2019

It's Summer, There's Time To...

OMG! its summer!

...browse National Geographic and National Geographic Kids. (online or with your fingers with a real smooth magazine with pages.)

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/coloringbook/archive/

BTW its okay to color between the lines somedays.

Sorry, must gloat.

How to Go to the Zoo

http://www.curatormagazine.com/mattkirkland/how-to-go-to-the-zoo/

Ah, those humans...always eating.

Picnics With Kids

Picnics are easy (and free) family outings that kids love.

http://workathomemoms.about.com/od/kidsactivitiesfamilyfun/tp/picnics.htm

COWABUNGA DUDE!

or

go to the beach or river or shore; and get sand everywhere.

Top Tips on What to Take to the Beach with kids

http://blog.trekaroo.com/2011/06/29/top-tips-on-what-to-take-to-the-beach-with-kids/

Mom, what's for breakfast?

or

when its 101 F or 37C...

watch documentaries.

I believe you can find many, many online, through Netflix, Hulu, or other networks or channels.

Here are some suggestions.

Nature Documentaries for Kids and Families

http://kidstvmovies.about.com/od/animalsandnature/tp/naturedocs.htm

I prefer the ones where the animals are not constantly eating eat other. I frequently match the documantaries to fiction, like White Fang and documentaries on wolves. It is so interesting for adults, too.

It's Summer, There's Time To Hang Out With Mom

Thanks, Nat Geo, for these phenomenal pics.

You are awesome.

Fun Ideas This Summer--for Teens

100+ Things for Teens to Do This Summer

https://wehavekids.com/parenting/100-things-to-do-this-summer-teens

SEVEN FUN KARAOKE GAMES FOR THE SUMMER

https://singingmachine.com/blogs/post/seven-fun-karaoke-games-for-the-summer

65+ Tasty Picnic Recipes to Enjoy All Summer Long

https://www.zapmeta.com/?vid=l47156248170I1530589308&bkw=n&template=&asid=zm_us_gc1_07&awc=zmus&de=c&nwc=&suggest=1&q=summer+picnic+cooking+teens

10 Great Volunteer Ideas for Teens

https://www.familyeducation.com/life/jobs-chores/10-great-volunteer-ideas-teens

Garden Activities For Teens: How To Garden With Teenagers

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/gardening-with-teenagers.htm

ASTRONOMY FOR TEENS
https://www.zapmeta.com/?vid=l47156248170I1530590119&bkw=n&template=&asid=zm_us_gc1_07&awc=zmus&de=c&nwc=&suggest=1&q=summer+astronomy+for+teens

Cool Arts and Crafts Ideas for Teens

http://diyprojectsforteens.com/arts-and-crafts-ideas-for-teens/

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"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt3IOdDE5iA

Educational Links 6/9/19

A Strategy for Reducing Math Test Anxiety

https://www.edutopia.org/article/strategy-reducing-math-test-anxiety?utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1gxF3HAWCXwa-Jll8jUDj4ytXshtxBy7tuso_YDyJ3pbFaSxJhPP6CMyE

Why We Weren't Surprised to See Teachers Holding a Noose

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/05/14/why-we-werent-surprised-to-see-teachers.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB&fbclid=IwAR1tP1qXeuDbxWCOs_LM575vAQ6jB-mAj7-eZ56zEqFhvD_tO5SqnX48dKQ

Beyond Pedagogy: 8 Other Things A Teacher Needs To Be Effective In The Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/beyond-pedagogy-8-other-things-a-teacher-needs-to-be-effective-in-the-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR2rvJvyK0gQrCU1yOS9_1mZT9AZNCjck7kdMwp34oFGLR7xiNFJxxX_JOE

A Principled Revolution in the Teaching of Writing

https://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Journals/EJ/1065_may2017/EJ1065Principled.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0oAFWL-aMyHAQap-ajFbBVITLS3duT5utuCLYSUhffhRJ67y1x3q_3eLs

[Self-Test] Auditory Processing Disorder in Childrenwriting instruction, math anziety, bias

https://www.additudemag.com/screener-auditory-processing-disorder-symptoms-test-children/?fbclid=IwAR0WqEQcT09J90ByQe5gX6maTMTYvumJ_yRw5uOvBZ9klFUnrs3yGMw3ttk

What Should Be the Qualifications for Education Secretary?

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/trumped/4969-what-should-be-the-qualifications-for-education-secretary?fbclid=IwAR0AZYRXPSYQ_EoUJ40q7Ecs7I6OL10_XHMaBw42E0DR0HGQqvEzgPJHanE

22 Powerful Closure Activities

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/22-powerful-closure-activities-todd-finley?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR3Ghdx9qIGK6tdn1t1i7F8ZKO5EcP3hjeEUv8RkYa8Do6gtOPBqvYGTqZ0

Quick activities from DJ summaries to paper snowball fights can be used to check for understanding or emphasize key information at the end of a lesson.

Teaching Is Having With-It-Ness

1. Teacher Withitness

http://rossieronline.usc.edu/teacher-withitness/

Teacher Withitness - Inside USC Rossier, the blog of USC Rossier School of Education's online teaching degree

2. Withitness...what does it mean?

http://www.withitness.com/

3. Withitness in the Classroom

http://www.education.com/reference/article/using-xray-vision-substitute-teacher/

4. “Withitness”: Being Aware of What’s Going on in the Classroom

http://www.aaeteachers.org/index.php/blog/764-withitness-being-aware-of-whats-going-on-in-the-classroom

5. The Kounin Model of Discipline

http://www.teachermatters.com/classroom-discipline/models-of-discipline/the-kounin-model.html

6. Teacher Engagement and "Withitness" in the 21st Century Classroom

http://cfrehlichteach.blogspot.com/2012/01/teacher-engagement-and-withitness-in.html

Great video--relieve some stress!

7. With-it-ness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7iRglS9Vik

Daddy, Daddy, Come Play!

Precious Cargo by Kim Roberti

Father's Day is June 16.

Having a positive relationship with Dad can really influence a young girl's whole life

http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821928/the-importance-of-the-father-daughter-relationship

Developing Lesson Plans

9 Ways to Plan Transformational Lessons: Planning the Best Curriculum Unit Ever

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/9-ways-plan-transformational-lessons-todd-finley

40 Ways to Make Time for Classroom Creativity in Your Lesson Plans

https://www.weareteachers.com/bubble-test-rebellion-40-ways-to-make-time-for-creativity-in-your-lessons-2/

Innovative Lesson Plans with Media

http://edtechteacher.org/tools/multimedia/innovative-lessons/

The New Teacher's Guide to Creating Lesson Plans

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/new-teachers-guide-creating-lesson-plans/

12 Cause-and-Effect Lesson Plans You’ll Love

https://www.weareteachers.com/cause-and-effect-lesson-plans/

The 7 habits of highly effective lesson plans

https://medium.com/@pepsmccrea/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-lesson-plans-f785f1f8974e

Lesson Plans

https://www.edutopia.org/topic/lesson-plans

Back To School Survey? Yeah, Do It!

That first day of school, get the kids settled in a desk and have them write answers to some questions. Of course, you'll get to know them better (learning styles and such), but you also can tell if their writing is legible! Just being practical.

First Day of School Introduction Activities

https://web.archive.org/web/20120630161303/http://suite101.com/article/first-day-of-school-introduction-activities-a138625

Student First-Day of School Questionnaires

http://www.csun.edu/science/ref/management/student-questionnaire/student-questionnaires.html

First-Day-of-School Surveys: Get to Know Students

https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/back-to-school-student-survey-questionnaire.shtml

Student Surveys: Using Student Voice to Improve Teaching and Learning

https://www.edutopia.org/video/student-surveys-using-student-voice-improve-teaching-and-learning

The First 6 Weeks: Strategies For Getting To Know Your Students

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/the-first-6-weeks-strategies-for-getting-to-know-your-students/

Self-reflection is a wonderful way to help students dig deeper and reveal more about themselves to their classmates. These questions will stimulate class conversation.

Or, I will let you use my favorite get-to-know-you essay prompt.

A Writing Prompt to Really Get To Know Your Students

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2012/09/a-writing-prompt-to-really-get-to-know.html

Hmmm, what do I like least about school?

Friday, June 7, 2019

Summer Activities Collection

Summer Activity: Let's Have a Cookout!

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/06/summer-activity-lets-have-cookout.html

Summer Activity: Grow Flowers! (Moss Roses)

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/06/summer-activity-grow-flowers-moss-roses.html

Summer Activities: Art

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-activities-art.html?spref=tw

Summer Activity: Fruitilicious Freezer Jam

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-activity-fruitilicious-freezer.html?spref=bl

Summer Activity: Everyday Science at Home

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-activity-everyday-science-at-home.html

Summer Activity: Beauty Tastes Good (Violas)

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-activity-beauty-tastes-good.html

Summer Activity: Red, White and Blue Flowers for the Fourth

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-activity-red-white-and-blue.html

Summer Activity: Keeping Butterflies, Bees and Hummingbirds Happy

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/06/summer-activity-keeping-butterflies.html?spref=bl

Summer Bump Not Slump: Midsummer Shakespeare Festival At Your House

Summer's here and the time is right...for a Midsummer Shakespeare Festival at your house. And maybe you can also go to an outdoor amphitheater or playhouse if you are very lucky, as I am going to see Othello at the Old Globe in San Diego next week (Another reason to visit San Diego.)