Friday, May 27, 2022

Educational Links 5/26/22

 


House subcommittee hearing explores teacher shortage solutions



War, Crisis, Tragedy: How to talk with kids when the news is scary



Creating Safe Environments for Students Recovering From Trauma


Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event


What Are The Best Alternatives To Lecture In Teaching?


Parents: Summer Ways to Prepare for a Better School Year



How to talk to your students about trauma and school violence


Students are likely to be anxious, scared, and feeling uncertain in the wake of the nation's latest school shooting, this time in Uvalde, Texas--here's how to help them process the events

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Educational Links 5/24/22



How Changing Schools’ Culture of Discipline Paves the Way for Inclusivity



Survey: Third of students reluctant to seek help for mental health issues





Anxiety in Children


Fostering Identity, Joy, and Skill Development



How a teacher used a mini-unit featuring poetry, music, and art to help her third-grade students learn more about themselves and each other.


Monday, May 23, 2022

Teaching Is Finishing Strong (updated)

 

4 Activities to Encourage End-of-Year Reflections


Finishing the School Year Strong

http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2011/05/05/tln_ferlazzo_3.html 


End of Year Activities
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson345.shtml

Tips to Wrap Up the School Year!

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collection/tips-wrap-school-year 


Top 12 Effective End of the Year Activities 

http://www.teachhub.com/top-12-effective-end-year-activities


The Last 40 Days Until Summer

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/end-of-school-year-danielle-moss-lee 


8 Activities to Make the Last Days of School Memorable and Fun 

http://www.teachhub.com/8-activities-make-last-days-school-memorable-and-fun 


How to Stay Charged During the Final Weeks of School

http://www.edutopia.org/motivation-final-weeks-school 

 

Mom, I'm Bored--What Can I Do? (updated)



1. Reading Quest  


http://www.education.com/slideshow/reading-quest/rock-alphabet/?cid=80.


2. Summer Science Projects


http://www.hometrainingtools.com/summer-science-projects/a/1406/ 


3. Search Nature Activity Hands-on Activities



4. Summer Stargazing


http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/science-nature-activities/summer-stargazing 


5. 45 Fun Summer Crafts for Tweens

https://childhood101.com/summer-crafts-for-tweens/


6. 100+ Things for Teens to Do This Summer



7. Summer Reading Recommendations 

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/summer-reading-list

 

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Insights Into Dyslexia

 

The MindShift Guide to Understanding Dyslexia



Why Dyslexia Is More Than a Reading Disorder




Educational Links 5/23/22

When Students Use Technology Better Than Teachers

Why You Shouldn’t Share Your Views With Students


ACT study finds grade inflation in high school GPAs over the past decade


Practicing self-care: 5 tips for teachers 

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/practicing-self-care-for-teachers

15 Awesome Classroom Activities That Teach Job-Readiness Skills

The Teaching Profession Is ‘Crumbling': What Can School Leaders Do to Help?

Keeping Disruptive Students in the Classroom


When an administrator is called in to deal with a disruptive student, the situation is serious. This is a model for helping the student calm down so they can remain in class.