Friday, December 31, 2021

Educational Links 1/1/22

 

ED TECH DIGEST


The Importance of Recess


A New Mindset for Teachers: Self-Care Is Not Selfish


Why agility training needs to be available for all students



The Best Of Smart Classroom Management 2021


The Elements Of A Literacy-Rich Classroom Environment


How the stress of COVID news affects how kids learn and think



Along with all the chaos it’s caused, the COVID crisis has exposed many kids to loss and trauma. Some have experienced it firsthand, especially during the most intense periods of the pandemic. But even kids who haven’t been directly affected have been hearing about job loss, illness, death, and other upsetting situations.

Educational Links 12/31/21

The Sensory Room: Helping Students With Autism Focus and Learn

https://www.edutopia.org/video/sensory-room-helping-students-autism-focus-and-learn 

Educators Are Tired. It’s Time to Dream New Possibilities Into Our Schools.


Covid cases increasing rapidly in California children, newspaper reports


Education in 2021: 10 Photos That Capture a Chaotic Year


5 tools that support project-based learning


As learning lags for second year, how long will it take to bounce back?



The scores highlight the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student achievement, especially for students from marginalized communities who were already lagging behind their more affluent and White or Asian peers. They also raise questions about the long-term impact of school closures on those subgroups and potential timelines for recovery. 

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Monday, December 27, 2021

Educational Links 12/28/21

 


8 virtual field trips for STEM education

Omicron and Schools: Resources to Manage the Next COVID Wave


Best of 2021 - Combine Canva and TeacherMade to Create Online Activities



As learning lags for second year, how long will it take to bounce back?



Post-Holiday Classroom Activities


12 Simple Ways To Save Time As A Teacher


A Day to Celebrate Each Student


An activity that encourages high school students to honor their peers can help build a strong classroom community.

Educational Links 12/27/21

 

The Difference Between Search And Inquiry

https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/right-information-right-time/?fbclid=IwAR3PJG0-gqpa5fowy6kzqJpbJd-QlupSOG7wXLIB_IzSSM3npCyl2DijRjU

Will DNA help us crack the code for student success?


A LOOK BACK: ALL MY POSTS FOR THE BRITISH COUNCIL


Tools That Help English Language Learners Online and In Person



Six Tips for Developing Students’ Executive Functioning Skills


Building Your Education Team

Think Like This: Students Have the Best of Intentions


Creative Ways to Teach Breathing Practices to Young Learners


Teachers can help students in preschool and the early elementary grades use mindfulness to find calm when they feel overwhelmed.



Sunday, December 26, 2021

Educational Links 12/26/21

 


A LOOK BACK: THE FIVE-BY-FIVE APPROACH TO DIFFERENTIATION SUCCESS

‘Bold, Audacious Goal': Coalition Pushes to Add More Than 1 Million Educators of Color


15 Examples of Student-Centered Teaching–And 15 That Are Not So Much

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/student-centered-teaching/

Stress and anxiety


Tackling inequality: why you need this teaching tool



Improving Persuasive Writing With Evidence Scavenger Hunts


When students compete in teams to weigh and evaluate evidence from a text, the work of revising essays becomes much more engaging.

Saturday, December 25, 2021

Educational Links 12/25/21

Lessons Learned On The Journey To High Quality Student Work



Math Anxiety Hurts Too Many Kids. Here’s How We Can Curb It.


Make Video Tutorials to Keep Kids on Track



MY LATEST BAM! RADIO SHOW IS ON HOW TEACHERS CAN MOST EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE WITH CLASSIFIED STAFF



How to Help Anxious Students Re-Adjust to Social Settings



Understanding Special Education Laws


Children with learning disabilities and mental health disorders are entitled to the help they need to succeed.

Friday, December 24, 2021

Merry Christmas from MzTeachuh

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 
Enjoy spending time with those you care about.

Have peace, rest and choose joy. 

Educational Links 12/24/21

 


The Benefits Of Work-Study Programs For Students



This Moment in Education Is Demanding. To Move the Field Forward, We Must Support Educators in Three Key Ways.


Omicron and Schools: Resources to Manage the Next COVID Wave



Fight, Flight, Freeze… or Fib?


What if your child’s lying is not evidence of a character flaw or disrespect? What if his fibs are actually a self-preservation strategy rooted in poor inhibition, emotional regulation, working memory, and attention — all hallmarks of ADHD? This is the premise behind a new theory that is giving caregivers and educators a new, neurological lens through which to view lies.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Educational Links 12/23/21


 

9 Digital Learning Tools Every 21st Century Teacher Should Be Able To Use



A LOOK BACK: “EVERYONE IS A TEACHER” IS A NEW ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY I’M USING & IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING


One early educator explains the importance of transitional kindergarten



5 benefits of hosting virtual parents’ evenings


Meeting parents digitally has advantages for staff and families alike, explain these teachers.

Monday, December 20, 2021

Educational Links 12/21/21

When ‘Careless Mistakes’ Aren’t: Dyscalculia, Math Anxiety, and Learning Strategies That Help




What Is an Educational Therapist?


What Teachers Think Is—and Isn’t—Working This School Year

8 Ways To Grow As A Teacher 

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/8-ways-to-grow-as-a-teach/

How the difference between sound and noise can influence our ability to learn



Using Read-Alouds to Boost Students’ Creativity


Reading aloud to middle and high school students encourages them to think critically, fosters a sense of community, and makes learning fun.

MzTeachuh's Christmas Music Playlist




 MzTeachuh's Christmas Music Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA2SFaAnpsdCfFUnFy2ZnlECMJP6bDtkQ

Educational Links 12/20/21

Majority of Educators Believe Parents Should Be Involved in Curriculum Choices


8 difficult holiday situations for kids with anxiety


4 education predictions for 2022


Math Anxiety Hurts Too Many Kids. Here’s How We Can Curb It.


How TK can help students learning English as a second language


A Key Skill for World Language Learners


How schools can support teenage literacy

Children don’t suddenly stop needing support for reading and writing once they leave primary school, yet there is little in the way of resources or training for secondary staff whose students are struggling.

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Educational Link 12/19/21

A Classroom Management Secret Top Teachers Use


How music can help kids learn literacy skills



Helping students cope with change and disruption


Schools, classrooms close doors again in latest Covid surge


Addressing students’ pandemic ‘learning loss’


“Santa, I Have a Big Problem with Your Naughty or Nice List. Here’s Why.”

https://www.additudemag.com/santa-naughty-nice-adhd-autism/ 

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)


Find and share resources for creating a healthy school culture by helping students develop skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions.

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Educational Links 12/18/21

 


5 Mental Habits That Support Lifelong Learning



Children Need Reading Role Models: Here's How You Can Be One


6 ways the COVID crisis can help kids build strengths and skills


100+ Tips, Tools, and Lesson Ideas for Teachers



14 Measurement Apps for Math and Science Lessons


A LOOK BACK: WHEN A “GOOD” CLASS GOES “BAD” (AND BACK TO “GOOD” AGAIN!)


The 11 Most Popular Edutopia Stories of 2021


We tallied up the numbers to see what you found most compelling at Edutopia this year—here are our top stories, blogs, and videos of 2021.


Friday, December 17, 2021

Educational Links 12/17/21

 


Personalized Learning Debates Put Too Much Emphasis on Technology, School Leaders Say


Our students deserve better than our woeful school libraries



Omicron Is Coming. How Can Schools Prepare?


What is trauma-informed teaching?


20 Critical Thinking Questions About Christmas Pop Culture In The United States


Activities for Character Education During the Holidays


Incorporating Robotics Across the Curriculum


There’s a place for lessons involving robots in every grade and every subject—not just science and math but English and social studies too.