Saturday, October 31, 2020

Educational Links 11/1/2020



Most superintendents say they're not 'very well prepared' to lead race, equity conversations



Schools Fail To Curtail Restraint, Seclusion Of Students With Disabilities

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/10/22/schools-fail-to-curtail-restraint-seclusion-of-students-with-disabilities/29047/ 

3 COVID-19 education trends set to persist post-pandemic



MOST POPULAR POSTS OF THE WEEK


Why You Shouldn’t Correct Student Work

How to Create Engaging Instructional Videos


Virus outbreaks unavoidable as school campuses reopen, experts warn



Safety measures can help lower, but not eliminate, the risk of virus transmission.

The Sky Is Cheap Entertainment: Halloween Full Moon and Mars, too.

 

Blue Moon and red Mars on Halloween


What’s a Blue Moon, and when is the next one?


Dean Martin "Blue Moon"

Blue Moon, Blue Moon, Blue Moon
Moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon
Moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon
Blue Moon (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon)
You saw me standing alone (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon)
Without a dream in my heart (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon)
Without a love of my own
Blue Moon (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon)
You knew just what I was there for (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon)
You heard me saying a prayer for (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon)
Someone I really could care for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper, "Please adore me."
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold, oh
Blue Moon (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon)
Now I'm no longer alone (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon)
Without a dream in my heart (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon)
Without a love of my own
Moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon
Moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon
Moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon
Moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon
Moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon
Moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon
Blue Moon

Friday, October 30, 2020

Educational Links 10/31/2020



When Kids Say ‘I’m not a reader’: How Librarians Can Disrupt Traumatic Reading Practices


How Effective Is Online Learning? What the Research Does and Doesn't Tell Us

 How to Make the Most Out of Virtual Office Hours

https://www.teachhub.com/classroom-management/2020/10/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-virtual-office-hours/

8 Things Every Teacher Needs In Order To Grow

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/8-lessons-teacher-growth/


Students getting in-person instruction at accelerating pace in California


TWO USEFUL RESOURCES TO USE IN A DISCUSSION ABOUT GRADING


Creative Approaches to Supporting the Emotional Well-Being of Staff


Three strategies school leaders can implement to help ensure that all staff members manage the stresses of this year.

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Educational Links 10/30/2020

School Has Lost Its Connection. Both Students and Teachers Are Feeling It.


4 Ways to Give Meaningful Feedback with Google Classroom

 When Students Break The Rules, Emphasize The Effect On Others

THURSDAY’S MUST-READ ARTICLES ABOUT SCHOOL REOPENING


Teletherapy for ADHD is Simplifying Pandemic Life (and Treatment)


Struggling To Connect Through A Screen, Special Ed Teachers Make House Calls


We’re Pressuring Students to Read Too Fast, Too Much, Too Soon


If 2020 has taught us anything at all, it’s the value of slowing down. So why hasn’t that translated to how we teach reading to our early learners? If there was ever a time to push back on developmentally inappropriate standards for beginning readers, it’s now. Because current practice is not only failing to produce children who love to read—it’s failing to even improve reading scores.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Educational Links 10/29/2020

 

Staff Meetings Get a Needed Makeover During the Pandemic


Quick Guide: What California’s color-coded county tracking system means for schools



Best Practices for Professional Learning Communities


Communicating Beyond the Classroom: Keeping School Staff Safe and Healthy


Inside the Rapidly Changing World of Professional Development



High school seniors have made no progress in math or reading on closely watched federal test


10 Simple Steps for Reducing Toxic Stress in the Classroom


More and more teachers recognize that children who can’t sit still in class, act out, or have asthma may be showing warning signs of a toxic exposure to childhood trauma.

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Educational Links 10/28/2020


 

How The Memory Works In Learning

How Project-Based Learning Helps Students Process Challenging Personal Experiences


People With Down Syndrome 10 Times More Likely To Die From COVID-19


Linking Social-Emotional Learning to Long-Term Success


Dear Teachers, You're Our Country's Greatest Hope Right Now


Tis the Season: Rip Van Winkle

Rip Van Winkle and Wolf, about to encounter a ghost, and wake up after how many years?

Washington Irving, early American writer, had a wry sense of humor. This is one of my favorite stories, especially for autumn. Used to be seventh graders always read it; I found a simplified version in 'Bringing the Classics to Life,' Ed Con, for my Special Ed. and ESL classes. 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is included. It was always amazing fun, ripe with opportunities for in-class drama and art (of the autumn type.) I would always give a hint to them to watch out for the two Georges.
http://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?id=002855

  











This production of Faerie Tale Theatre is directed by Francis Ford Coppola,  and produced in what would be a fantastic children's theatre.  It is my all time favorite Faerie Tale Theatre production, well worth the time.

 

 Faerie Tale Theatre 24 Rip Van Winkle 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdOW02SgH_A

 

With A-Poe-logies to Edgar


 

The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe


 
Bullwinkle's Corner - The Raven 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abZZ38xJnyM

 

 

Bart The Raven

https://vimeo.com/29733360 

 

 

 

Monday, October 26, 2020

Educational Links 10/27/2020

 

What Are Today’s Children Learning from Their Childhood?


More than half of California State University campuses saw enrollment gains this fall, despite pandemic



The Importance Of Intrinsic Motivation

 
Best Websites for English Teachers … Share the List!

 10 Metacognitive Prompts To Help Students Reflect On Their Learning

https://www.teachthought.com/learning/metacognitive-prompts-to-help-students-reflect-on-their-learning/?fbclid=IwAR14Q1eVWuD7o_3FnU2HjoV7nMQkc_eYMgQghseOi1k-KAIVgC9nzQphOxA

What the Edtech Industry Should Know About the Worst Parts of Remote Learning


Length of live teaching varies in California even in the same grade level and same district



Among state’s 20 largest districts, a fourth-grader can get as little as one hour per day in some districts and nearly four hours in others.

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Educational Links 10/26/2020

 


How More Teachers are Being Trained in the Science of Reading



How to Help Children Calm Down


What is G Suite for Education? | What You Need to Know! 


3, 2, 1 … Blast Off! Students Can Travel to Mars With These Virtual Space Missions


Isolated Students May Struggle to Stay Mentally Healthy


Learning Is Different Than Education


An Antiracist Roadmap for Discussing Tough Topics in Class


This long-term strategy for guiding conversations on topics like racism requires prep work to ensure that the classroom is truly inclusive of all students.

Halloween Art: Pumpkins and Misunderstood Critters



TOP 10 EASY HALLOWEEN BAT CRAFTS FOR KIDS

https://artsycraftsymom.com/top-10-easy-halloween-bat-crafts-for-kids/


Bat Facts for Kids | Classroom Edition Animal Learning Video


PAPER BAG PUMPKINS

HTTPS://CRAFTPROJECTIDEAS.COM/PAPER-BAG-PUMPKIN-FAVOR/






Black Cat Paper Strips - Halloween craft ideas for kids



Are Black Cats Unlucky? - Simon's Cat | LOGIC #13






DIY: Spooky Pine Cone Spiders!



Spiders for Kids | Educational Science Videos







HANDPRINT RAVEN CRAFT




Ravens and crows - the most intelligent birds in the world (animal documentary in HD)



Fall Leaf Craft Owl


Owl Facts for Kids




This looks so cute.

Art with Leaves


 Just a brief glance at the net for these--seemed very fun, quick but beautiful.

Fall Crafts with Leaves

http://www.bhg.com/halloween/crafts/fall-crafts-with-leaves/#page=21 

Sensory Autumn Art Project

http://mosswoodconnections.com/activities/sensory-regulation-activities/sensory-autumn-art-project/ 

A Crafty Autumn Leaf Project for Kids (and Adults)

http://parentables.howstuffworks.com/family-matters/look-what-you-can-do-leaf.html 

 36 Leaf Crafts & Kids Activities for Fall 

http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2013/08/36-leaf-crafts-kids-activities-for-fall.html 

Fall Leaves Crafts for Kids

http://www.allfreekidscrafts.com/?task=search&search_term=Fall&gclid=CjwKEAjw456hBRDQ4eqg8MzA2W0SJABI2gJ8WDMbyFx6RxnVoQY6jtpTbgfFajr7F2QG3-lYScm5MBoCVUnw_wcB