Saturday, November 2, 2019

Educational Links 11/2/19


Why Getting Help for Kids with Dyslexia is Difficult


“VOICES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT” SHARES NEARLY 200 VIDEO INTERVIEWS


THREE ACCESSIBLE WAYS TO SEARCH FOR & FIND MY “BEST” LISTS


Curriculum Reviewer EdReports Will Start Evaluating Phonics Programs


Teaching in a tough school: 'Kids are angry. I am, too'



Executive Dysfunctions of ADHD Persist Into Adulthood: 25-Year Study



Executive functioning deficits continue beyond adolescence and young adulthood for individuals with ADHD, according to a small three-part Norwegian study that followed patients over more than two decades and measured working memory, among other executive functions.


Yes, let's take a walk down that country road

MzTeachuh: Yes, let's take a walk down that country road: Paul Cezanne - Houses along a Road JAMES TAYLOR - COUNTRY ROAD  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGK0xWddnNk   "Country ...

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 ki...

Cheesy Jokes and Serious Thoughts About Thanksgiving







The above joke is probably my favorite cheesy joke of all time.
Why did the Pilgrims eat turkey on Thanksgiving? The couldn't fit the moose in the oven.

  If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims.
  What's the best way to stuff a turkey? Take him out for pizza and ice cream.
  What did the turkey say to the hunter? Quack! Quack! Quack!
Teacher: Where did the Pilgrims come from? Student: Their parents, of course.


Time for a little serious talk about the Pilgrims. Let's delineate: they were not the Puritans. It was the Puritans and Henry VIII-inspired later purges that began the 'off with their head' programs that sent the Pilgrims, and groups like them, to the Netherlands, and later, to Virginia (woops, Plymouth Rock.) The Pilgrims were in search of religious freedom, and not only accepted help from the Wampanoag tribe--local Native Americans--but intermarried with them over the next few generations because so many of the Pilgrim group died the first year after they arrived in 1620. Many members of the Pilgrims left Massuchusetts during the Puritan's religious purges, like the Salem Witch Trials, and went to Rhode Island. The English have a dynamic history of religious freedom, for example, William Tyndale who translated the Bible into the English language and was martyred as a rebel. We have religious freedom now due to this legacy. Thousands of Americans have genetic ties to the Pilgrims (DNA evidence now shows) and that information is something to treasure. Now we live the liberty for ourselves and offer it to others.



What kind of music did the Pilgrims play?
Plymouth Rock and Roll.

Q: Why did they let the turkey join the band?
A: Because he had the drumsticks.




What do you call the dirt on a Pilgrim's hands?
Pilgrime.


 What would you get if you crossed a turkey with a spooky spirit?
A poultrygeist.


What's brown and white and flies all over?
A turkey when you carve it with a chainsaw.


How many cooks does it take to stuff a turkey?
One, but you really have to squeeze him in.

Q: What smells the best at a Thanksgiving dinner?
A: Your nose.


Why did the glutton get a traffic ticket on Thanksgiving?
He was exceeding the feed limit.

 Grandma: What would you like for dessert, Joey?
Joey: Pumpkin pie!

 Grandma: Pumpkin pie, what, dear? Say the magic word. 
Joey: I'm sorry, Grandma. Pumpkin pie, abracadabra!









 What is Math teachers favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin Pi.






Knock, knock, who's there?
Arthur.
Arthur who?
Arthur any leftovers?





What would you get if you crossed Easter and Thanksgiving?
Feaster Sunday.

What's the key to a great Thanksgiving?
A tur-key, of course.

This is my second favorite cheesy joke of all time.




Want To Be Cool? Listen To This

MzTeachuh: Want To Be Cool? Listen To This: Baltimore by Palmer Hayden Detroit Jackson - Cookin' Boox http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7RtzJMDMVM   I realiz...

The Digital Classroom--so many resources!

MzTeachuh: The Digital Classroom--so many resources!: Digital Leadership is Not Optional http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2018/05/digital-leadership-is-not-optional.html 9 MUS...

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-eli...

Principal's Suggestion Box #17

MzTeachuh: Principal's Suggestion Box #17: These letters are absolutely fictional (to protect the innocent and not-so-innocent.) But, with the hint of truth, maybe we can...

Teacher Resolution #1

MzTeachuh: Teacher Resolution #1: I solemnly resolve... #1. I will be a better teacher. Great sentiment, a little too general. How about: I will pay more ...

Love Defined

MzTeachuh: Love Defined: The Love of God - Mercy Me (With Lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWnvmKoLWUU 28 Beautiful Words for Love from Around the...

Teacher Resolution #2

MzTeachuh: Teacher Resolution #2: I solemnly resolve... #2. I will keep up with  all  the paperwork,  all  the time. Quite a goal. But how realistic is it? How abo...

Teacher Resolution #3

MzTeachuh: Teacher Resolution #3: I solemnly resolve... #3. I resolve to not let the kids drive me completely nuts. Seventh grade teachers, I feel your pain...

Friday, November 1, 2019

Educational Links 11/2/19

6 Immediate Strategies For Improving Teacher Morale


Students of color to UC: Drop the SAT or we’ll see you in court


ED TECH DIGEST


Stop Devaluing the Wisdom of Teachers. Researchers Don't Have a Monopoly on Evidence


There Really Is No Tired Like Teacher Tired


How to Spot Dyslexia, and What to Do Next


ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH, RITA PIERSON WAS MORE RIGHT THAN NOT WHEN SHE SAID, “KIDS DON’T LEARN FROM PEOPLE THEY DON’T LIKE.”



Teaching Is Seeing The Happy 'I Got It' Face

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Seeing The Happy 'I Got It' Face: MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Seeing The Happy 'I Got It' Face : 1. Helping Struggling Readers http://www.readingrockets.org/helping...

Ideas for Thanksgiving Lessons

MzTeachuh: Ideas for Thanksgiving Lessons:   Middle School Art Activities With a Thanksgiving Theme   Read more:  Middle School Art Activities With a Thanksgivin...

Teaching Is Seeing The Happy 'I Got It' Face

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Seeing The Happy 'I Got It' Face: 1. Helping Struggling Readers http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/   2. 5 Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Learn Math Online http:...

Teaching Is Taking Time For Art In All Subjects

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Taking Time For Art In All Subjects: Math instructor teaching tesselations. 1. Teaching Math With Art Helps Children Remember Key Concepts http://www.teacher-support-f...

Teaching Is Creating A Living Classroom

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Creating A Living Classroom: Teaching Secrets: Arranging Optimal Classroom Seating http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2012/07/31/tln_merz_seats.html   Bulletin B...

Is Your Classroom A Petri Dish For Illness?

MzTeachuh: Is Your Classroom A Petri Dish For Illness?: This schoolyear teachers, students, and families are faced with serious communicable health risks to every generation. The first precau...

Teaching Is Giving Lifelong Reading

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Giving Lifelong Reading:   These links are not for Reading Specialists, or those educators involved exclusively with reading instruction. These links are intended...

Taking Care of Teacher

MzTeachuh: Taking Care of Teacher: Here is some information and health strategies to stay well and effective. There has been a reappearance of whooping cough and measles, ...

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Educational Links 11/1/19




Is Your Classroom Layout Hindering Student Engagement? Here’s a Solution.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-29-is-your-classroom-layout-hindering-student-engagement-here-s-a-solution
National Reading Scores Are Down. What Does It Mean?
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2019/10/national_reading_scores_are_down_what_does_it_mean.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR0Cxk3wVOZ0u96PWQI_tmS2ukduIrgIJvAMlRn7z0hDf_XAbkI7OZOtyzA
Teaching Students to Give Peer Feedback
https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-students-give-peer-feedback

Why Struggle Is Essential for the Brain — and Our Lives

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-28-why-struggle-is-essential-for-the-brain-and-our-lives?utm_content=buffer8bc67&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR30J_Yy2LG-zgikw_7sjHR71Qp6lLybQCjvMukuU3ekmzM_B2UQBkAKNlo

Most Popular Posts Of The Week

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2019/10/29/most-popular-posts-of-the-week-35/?fbclid=IwAR3M0sJ_Eg8jzuCPvqTYVQiFUIr2dGDCGq3uQ9t60ZD2H4EeYoKVbwwSXNI


The Most Important Question Every Assessment Should Answer

https://wegrowteachers.com/important-question-every-assessment-answer/?fbclid=IwAR067zEpeHQrTc17h2f5HDEdFl7CqxQgHaUTpEBmb3snhjcKhznB4Vqx4f8

The Low-hanging Fruit of Grading Reform: Eliminating the Zero

https://www.thecorecollaborative.com/post/the-low-hanging-fruit-of-grading-reform-eliminating-the-zero

Zeros, of course, are often used by teachers when a student has failed to turn in an assignment or complete an assessment. Teachers may also assign zeros for behaviors like cheating or late work. But there are several problems with these uses of the zero.




Do I Have to Go to the IEP meeting? I'm Not Specia...

MzTeachuh: Do I Have to Go to the IEP meeting? I'm Not Specia...: That confusing enough for you? Am I required to attend IEP meetings if I am not a Special Education teacher?   I've been aske...

Making Success A Reality For All

MzTeachuh: Making Success A Reality For All: Social-Emotional Learning Pays Off http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/02/26/social-emotional-learning-pays-off.html   ...

Teaching Is Creating A Living Classroom

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Creating A Living Classroom: Teaching Secrets: Arranging Optimal Classroom Seating http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2012/07/31/tln_merz_seats.html   Bulletin B...

Teaching Is Analyzing the Data

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Analyzing the Data: 1. Three Ways Student Data Can Inform Your Teaching http://www.edutopia.org/blog/using-student-data-inform-teaching-rebecca-alber   ...

Teaching Is Having With It Ness

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Having With It Ness: 1. Teacher Withitness http://rossieronline.usc.edu/teacher-withitness/   Teacher Withitness  -  Inside USC Rossier , the blog of USC ...

The Excellent Effect of Music In All Classrooms

MzTeachuh: The Excellent Effect of Music In All Classrooms: Can Music Education Enhance Brain Functioning and Academic Learning? http://brainconnection.brainhq.com/2000/05/15/can-music-edu...

Reading Tips

MzTeachuh: Reading Tips: Reading Tips for Parents (in Multiple Languages) http://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-multiple-languages 1...

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Educational Links 10/31/19


Don't Forget Closure 
https://esheninger.blogspot.com/2019/10/dont-forget-closure.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR0E6h6BK6W7gHOe-If7k2Embh4_AY4xp8Fua-1BLV5MUnFtpXB4tqtcqP4

7 Ways Data-Fueled PLCs Are Transforming Education
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-28-7-ways-data-fueled-plcs-are-transforming-education

Reading scores drop for US students, with mixed math results 
https://www.educationdive.com/news/naep-2019-reading-scores-drop-for-us-students-with-mixed-math-results/566090/

The Headlines You See Today About NAEP Scores Don’t Tell The Whole Story….
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2019/10/30/the-headlines-you-see-today-about-naep-scores-dont-tell-the-whole-story/?fbclid=IwAR3KJpg5O5mHQE6vFRI2WVIRG4aoz2quBtYX2XX4ldcpQhu7BJ1-XgT5izc

Getting to Know One Student at a Time
https://www.middleweb.com/41429/getting-to-know-one-student-at-a-time/?fbclid=IwAR2hJvzSlu-KeuE0iVo3Gi60I49KgFJ0utg92BI4gLKtr7a6CKrs1TrRMG4

5 reasons your child should read graphic novels
https://www.today.com/parents/5-reasons-your-child-should-read-graphic-novels-t165336?cid=sm_npd_td_fb_pa&fbclid=IwAR1nQtQvIwl6sfdttjtdBija7b3FJay5i9A5UlxfNvd3rGNHRxuKbvleIO4

The Internet Was Born On This Day Fifty Years Ago – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2019/10/29/the-internet-was-born-on-this-day-fifty-years-ago-here-are-teaching-learning-resources/?fbclid=IwAR00L6xhoAPVL7MJ9vHj9icyZGmaEZ1LG8ACNbBsQEdPYG6r1ui7UcBEOGw

On October 29, 1969, researchers working under the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency sent the first host-to-host message between laboratories at the University of California Los Angeles and the Stanford Research Institute. This marked the birth of the Internet as we know it. Today, more than half the world’s population is online and the Internet contributes trillions to the global economy.