MzTeachuh is a resource blog providing educational links for professional development, timely articles for special needs, ed tech and STEM, as well as interesting and amusing posts in the Fine Arts and the Humanities.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Educational Links 9/15/19
Tough Day? Listen To This
MzTeachuh: Tough Day? Listen To This: Pharrell Williams - Happy (Official Music Video) - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGlKJ8CHAg4 And if you had a reall...
Resources for Special Needs
MzTeachuh: Resources for Special Needs: Ye Olde Resource Room Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities http://www.smartkidswithld.org/blog Resources for Children With Speci...
Enjoying Your Students
MzTeachuh: Enjoying Your Students: How To Have A Fun Classroom Without Extra Planning http://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2011/07/09/fun-classroom/ Fun for the Sa...
It's A Beautiful Morning
MzTeachuh: It's A Beautiful Morning: It's a beautiful mornin', Ahhh, It's a beautiful mornin' ahhh I think I'll go outside a while An jus...
Music To Focus By
MzTeachuh: Music To Focus By: The Best of Mozart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb0UmrCXxVA
Counseling and Supervision; Supervision and Counse...
MzTeachuh: Counseling and Supervision; Supervision and Counse...: What to change in a school? I have reflected upon what change would have the greatest impact based just upon my own observations. Coun...
Teaching Is Giving Feedback
MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Giving Feedback: 1. Feedback to improve student learning What is feedback? http://www.flinders.edu.au/teaching/...
Friday, September 13, 2019
Educational Links 9/14/19
What Makes Teachers Thrive?
20 Types Of Learning Journals That Help Students Think
How a productive struggle motivates students in math
Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era
9 Types of Teachers All Students Love And Hate
OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PEER TUTORING PROGRAM FOR ELLS – STUDENT HANDOUTS INCLUDED!
15 Common Mistakes Teachers Make Teaching With Technology
https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/5-mistakes-youre-probably-making-with-technology-in-learning/?fbclid=IwAR3NuAXAMFTeSfCHEBVrDjHLe16YxXFV52tW3-mUXdY4YA65u8GhnPQare0
The role of technology in learning isn’t entirely clear–or rather, is subjective.
While it clearly is able to provide access to peers, audiences, resources, and data, it also can be awkward, problematic, distracting, performing more strongly as a barrier to understand than anything else. Why this happens also isn’t clear, but there are some common patterns and missteps to look for while designing or evaluating a learning process.
Teaching Is Reflective
MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Reflective: A Mid-Year Reflection for Teachers and Students http://www.edutopia.org/blog/mid-year-reflection-teachers-students-maurice-elias ...
Teaching Is Collaborating Until You're A Team
MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Collaborating Until You're A Team: 1. The Benefits of Teacher Collaboration http://www.districtadministration.com/article/benefits-teacher-collaboration 2. Teacher C...
Teaching Is Having With It Ness
MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Having With It Ness: 1. Teacher Withitness http://rossieronline.usc.edu/teacher-withitness/ 2. Withitness...what does it mean? http://www.withitness....
Why Do You Keep Harping On That?
MzTeachuh: Why Do You Keep Harping On That?: Lady with Harp by Sully ...because it's beautiful. Handel Harp Concerto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8vMHTvdoEQ
Teacher Burnout--U Gotz It?
MzTeachuh: Teacher Burnout--U Gotz It?: 1. Teacher Burnout: Four Warning Signs http://www.edutopia.org/blog/teacher-burnout-four-warning-signs-nicholas-provenzano?utm_source=...
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Fall Art Activities and Free Supplies (Find Them Outside)
MzTeachuh: Fall Art Activities and Free Supplies (Find Them O...: Artsy Autumn Animals https://www.parentmap.com/article/20-fall-crafts-and-activities-for-kids?page=16 20 Fall Crafts and Activities for...
With A-Poe-logies to Edgar
MzTeachuh: With A-Poe-logies to Edgar: The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/178713 Bullwinkle's Corner - The Raven https...
Things Go Better With Bach
MzTeachuh: Things Go Better With Bach: Or should I say, "Things bee better with Bach." Bach, Brandenburg Concerto #6, first movement (animation ver. 3) htt...
Teaching Is...Learning Ed Tech II
MzTeachuh: Teaching Is...Learning Ed Tech II: The Teacher’s Guides To Technology And Learning http://www.edudemic.com/guides/ An Introduction to Technology Integration http://w...
Educational Links 9/13/19
Every Student Matters: Cultivating Belonging in the Classroom
The Problem With Hurrying Childhood Learning
Building an ELL Program From Scratch
What Writing Is & Is Not
27 Classroom Ideas to Make Constitution Day Memorable
5 Tips for Creating Infographics with Students
Supporting Students Living in Foster Care
Many students in foster care have experienced trauma. You may not know who they are, but these ideas will help you support them—and they’re good for all students.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Autumn Activity: Kids' Indoor Herb Garden
MzTeachuh: Autumn Activity: Kids' Indoor Herb Garden: Ceramic turkey is staring us down with that beady little eye. Fragrance, color, texture, taste! A sensory cooking delight for kids to ...
Autumn Amble with Pissaro
MzTeachuh: Autumn Amble with Pissaro: Camille Pissarro | Autumn at Eragny Go outside. Breathe the air. Take a walk. See if Mario can come along. (Maybe Luigi, too.) Jesse ...
Fun in the Fall for Everyone
MzTeachuh: Fun in the Fall for Everyone: http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/ Autumn is Goldilock's favorite season: its not too hot or too cold. Let's go outside! Suc...
Is Teaching Good For You? Yes and No.
MzTeachuh: Is Teaching Good For You? Yes and No.: Is teaching good for your health? Yes and no. Mostly no. Why?Too much to do, too little time, too little support. So, take care of yourself,...
Autumn Activity: Planting It Forward
MzTeachuh: Autumn Activity: Planting It Forward: Daffodils (February) We can all use some Screaming Yellow Daffodils during the dreary winter. Flowers outside in the winter? I...
Educational Links 9/12/19
The Role Of The Teacher In The Classroom Of The Near Future
The 'Colorblindness' of Schools Has 'Failed Children of Color'
What the New Reading Wars Get Wrong
3 Ways to Boost Students’ Conceptual Thinking
If We 'Don't See Race,' We Don't See 'Students' Magic'
Positive Words Go a Long Way
Helping Students With Disabilities Understand Accommodations in College
High school educators can play an important role in preparing students to request accommodations in college.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Hey, Meet Me At Recess By the Swings!
Learning Theory News
MzTeachuh: Learning Theory News: What Are The Habits Of Mind? http://www.teachthought.com/learning/what-are-the-habits-of-mind/ It’s a Mistake Not to Use Mistakes as P...
Does My Child Need Special Ed. Services?
MzTeachuh: Does My Child Need Special Ed. Services?: No need to panic! Kids develop on their own schedules. But it is a good idea to notice how your child (or a child in your class) is resp...
Teaching Is Being Organized (Within Reason)
Start Your Garden in Class Now!
MzTeachuh: Start Your Garden in Class Now!: Spring is springing! How about researching a school garden? The students can start seedlings indoors now. So many positives about a garden-...
The Smarty Pants Files
MzTeachuh: The Smarty Pants Files: Q: Teacher: Didn't I tell you to stand at the end of the line? A: Student: I tried but there was someone already there! Q: How is...
Info on Autism
MzTeachuh: Info on Autism: Website for Temple Grandin: http://www.templegrandin.com/ What Is Autism? http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/autism The Differe...
Educational Links 9/11/19
Your Strategies For Supporting Anxious Kids At Home And At School
Using Comic Books for Serious Learning
A Better Alternative To Grading Student Writing
Great Expectations
Jo Guldi learns a lesson from students who embrace the
challenge of high academic standards.
In Battle Against Bullies, Some Schools Target Parents
Free Guide: How Children With ADHD Learn
Reach Out: Ways To Help A Loved One At Risk Of Suicide
And that first step starts with simply reaching out, says Marshall. It may seem like a small thing, but survivors of suicide attempts and suicide experts say, it can go long way.
Simple acts of connection are powerful, says Ursula Whiteside, a psychologist and a faculty member at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Jack London--A Great Story. Just for Grade 8.
MzTeachuh: Jack London--A Great Story. Just for Grade 8.: The Banks of the Sacramento http://london.sonoma.edu/writings/DutchCourage/banks.html Jack London Biography, Significance, and Ana...
Nathaniel Hawthorne and Dr. Heidegger
MzTeachuh: Nathaniel Hawthorne and Dr. Heidegger: Dr. Heidegger's Experiment http://www.hawthorneinsalem.org/mirror_eldritch/dhe.html Nathaniel Hawthorne Background https://...
The Masque of the Red Death--Poe
MzTeachuh: The Masque of the Red Death--Poe: 'The Masque of the Red Death,' by Edgar Allan Poe https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/the-masque-of-the-red-death-edgar-all...
Compare and Contrast Essay
MzTeachuh: Compare and Contrast Essay: Comparison and Contrast Essay http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson275/compcon_rubric.pdf Transitio...
Rikki Tikki Tavi--Kipling, of course
MzTeachuh: Rikki Tikki Tavi--Kipling, of course: Rikki Tikki Tavi https://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/k/kipling/rudyard/jungle/chapter9.html Rudyard Kipling https://www.poetryfoundation.o...
...with only this short time...
MzTeachuh: ...with only this short time...: I didn't realize I like country music. George Harrison - Behind That Locked Door https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Sp61BtOW4 ...
Literary Analysis Essay
MzTeachuh: Literary Analysis Essay: 'Dr. Heidegger's Experiment' by Nathaniel Hawthorn http://www.hawthorneinsalem.org/mirror_eldritch/dhe.html ...
Autopsy on Our Short Stories (Getting Ready for Ou...
MzTeachuh: Autopsy on Our Short Stories (Getting Ready for Ou...: Setting : Where and when is the story set? Setting represents both the physical location but also the time (i.e. past, present, future)...
Educational Links 9/10/19
How One Teacher Turned Angry Parents Into Loyal Supporters
Why Schools Should End Active Shooter Drills Immediately
Disabled Students Are Left Behind In School Shooting Responses
Learning Is a Learned Behavior. Here’s How to Get Better at It.
What Do You Mean My Kid Doesn’t Have Homework?
Author Interview: 'Collaborative Lesson Study'
Stories Help Build a Strong Classroom Culture
Sharing narratives of real-life heroes is a simple and relatable way to teach social and emotional skills.
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Educational Links 9/11/19
Giving Teachers Permission to Feel
MY LATEST BAM! RADIO SHOW IS ON CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TIPS
How To Work Smarter–Not Harder–As A Teacher
When Adolescents Give Up Pot, Their Cognition Quickly Improves
6 Opening and Closing Routines for New Teachers
8 Characteristics Of A Great Teacher
Never Punish a Child for Bad Behavior Outside Their Control
Remember that your child’s bad behavior is not personal. Make ADHD the enemy; not your child. Catch your child being good every day. Stop blaming others. And other rules for parenting a child with ADD that every family needs to hear.
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