The Sky Is Cheap Entertainment: The Wolf Moon! Tonight!

 

full moon, wolf moon,nastronomy,nSTEAM

What to expect from tonight’s wolf moon

https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/06/world/wolf-full-moon-january-scn/index.html

The January full moon is the Wolf Moon

https://earthsky.org/tonight/january-full-moon-is-the-wolf-moon/

Howlin' at the moon: January's full 'Wolf Moon' rises Friday

https://wwmt.com/news/local/wolf-full-moon-rises-january-2022-schedule-howlin-stars-weather-forecast-friday-sky-saturday-west-dnr-natural-resources#:~:text=The%20full%20moon%20in%20January,%2C%20according%20to%20Almanac.com.

Education Links 12/26/2022

 

Teacher Wellness

https://www.edutopia.org/topic/teacher-wellness/

IT SOUNDS LIKE GATES IS PUTTING THAT BILLION FOR MATH EDUCATION INTO ED TECH

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2022/12/26/it-sounds-like-gates-is-putting-that-billion-for-math-education-into-ed-tech/?fbclid=IwAR1C6k4Ymw_x_fVVKnLGxOItycVJS8JA9QP0tD4uMNWbYyv4Ooxac7rGygI

13 Things Parents Say That Make Teachers LOL

https://www.weareteachers.com/things-parents-say-to-teachers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3PP8ms_A6WB85L2h-We8__YYXXoxB-mPXBqUthGdC_B9m5lIoEdX56kT8#Echobox=1671824131

How To Teach Students To See Quality

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/teaching-students-see-quality/

Autism Spectrum Disorder

https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-add/related-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/

5 Ways to Encourage Minority Students to Enter the STEAM Industry

https://www.educationworld.com/teachers/5-ways-encourage-minority-students-enter-steam-industry

What SEL teaches us about safety

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2022/12/26/what-sel-teaches-us-about-safety/

 

Education Links 12/15/2022

Are Most Apps Schools Use Really ‘Unsafe’ for Children? Product Safety Group Says Yes

https://www.edweek.org/technology/are-most-apps-schools-use-really-unsafe-for-children-product-safety-group-says-yes/2022/12

The Power of Micro-Affirmations in the Classroom

https://www.weareteachers.com/micro-affirmations-in-the-classroom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR06ld5E8uf_BbVNh9OWxxCkvpEVxJCAFJVK1m4YbezafZfgA_x9-exYraQ#Echobox=1664201106-2

RESEARCH STUDIES OF THE WEEK

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2022/12/13/research-studies-of-the-week-106/?fbclid=IwAR12ujWEj7qMg4MuzkmndpfOVdlkD6nUO1u9Ozos4SGPf1CyLEHVT0wJO9s

A Tech Tool to Engage World Language Students

https://www.edutopia.org/article/genially-app-world-language-students/

7 behavior triggers for kids at formal events

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/7-common-behavior-triggers-at-formal-celebrations?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=evergreen-fam-definition-selfcontrol-linkpost&utm_content=link

There’s a Reason There Aren’t Enough Teachers in America. Many Reasons, Actually.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/14/opinion/teacher-shortage-education.html

STEAM IN EDUCATION

https://www.iste.org/areas-of-focus/steam-education

Education Links 12/8/2022

 

The Unstoppable Power of Collaboration

https://www.educationworld.com/teachers/unstoppable-power-collaboration

Why Teaching Critical Thinking Starts With The Student

https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/how-to-teach-students-to-think-for-themselves/

The Tricky Thing About ADHD Superpowers

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-superpowers-discover-and-unlock-strengths/

An Early Childhood Director Fears the Worst for the Field — And Wonders If Anyone Will Save It

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-12-06-an-early-childhood-director-fears-the-worst-for-the-field-and-wonders-if-anyone-will-save-it?utm_content=buffer05782&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR2peVWhx4xTGL6syuvEtKPInUQDfK2jpdthtifHm5RX12z7Ur99hybcz2Y

6 reasons to improve teacher and principal evaluation policies

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2022/12/07/6-reasons-to-improve-teacher-and-principal-evaluation-policies/

Teachers' Essential Guide to Google Classroom

https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/teachers-essential-guide-to-google-classroom

Nature Learning in All Seasons

https://www.edutopia.org/article/learning-outside-all-seasons

STEM to STEAM Resources

Your students should be Renaissance people! Science, music, engineering, singing, art, dance, literature, technology, math, poetry--lots of poetry! STEM to STEAM means stimulating student growth by expanding their experiences with inclusion of the Arts. This is a whole brain stimulation educational philosophy that not only increases learning but also student well-being. The arts give you smarts--and empathy, self-exploration and expression.

STEM to STEAM: Resource Roundup

http://www.edutopia.org/stem-to-steam-resources 

STEAM Rising

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2015/06/steam_vs_stem_why_we_need_to_put_the_arts_into_stem_education.html 

STEAM

http://steam-notstem.com/ 

STEM to STEAM

http://stemtosteam.org/ 

STEM News:  Is STEM now officially STEAM?

STEM News Roundup: Is STEM Now Officially STEAM?

http://www.educationworld.com/a_news/stem-news-round-stem-now-officially-steam-197624088 

From STEM to STEAM: On the New Paradigm

http://www.academyart.edu/about-us/news-events/news/2015/december/from-stem-to-steam--on-the-new-paradigm 

STEM vs. STEAM: Why The “A” Makes a Difference

http://www.edudemic.com/stem-vs-steam-why-the-a-makes-all-the-difference/ 

John Madea: "STEM to STEAM: The Meaning of Innovation" | Talks at Google 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yc-_Ei2Yto 

From STEM to STEAM http://connectlearningtoday.com/from-stem-to-steam/

 

Educational Links 5/1/2020

Updated: Free STEM and STEAM Resources for Schools During the COVID-19 Outbreak

https://thejournal.com/articles/2020/04/28/updated-free-stem-and-steam-resources-for-schools-during-the-covid-19-outbreak.aspx?MessageRunDetailID=1736407679&PostID=14324088&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&fbclid=IwAR1Rjht8_hiDNJozUt5y19oY201FeUKTTd60g_7H3MWEE2nd5I0nDxMCPYA

ARE WE GOING ABOUT THIS WHOLE “DISTANCE LEARNING” THING ALL WRONG?

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2020/04/30/are-we-going-about-this-whole-distance-learning-thing-all-wrong/?fbclid=IwAR1SnS3xedppgDMbSUB_iagWDJsObQBNr7JWeN6iagXO_p85Wo4HAUmOG50

How To Save Time Teaching With Technology

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/46-tips-save-time-teaching-technology/?fbclid=IwAR1r0hZ3bwgpaaqGF3Bw3BPShNkzPkT8rSI-uP6zz8D9I3ux8NFhb5vik8s

Educators Are Concerned About California Thinking To Reopen Schools

https://www.npr.org/2020/04/29/847982974/educators-are-concerned-about-california-thinking-to-reopen-schools?fbclid=IwAR14TxbJVanMccZ3OaC4d1aZChytBLj26A4TwXClO_Tbyfu_zTeeNIOr3Ho

What Is Dyslexia?

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia

The Month in Review - The Most Popular Posts

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/

THE BEST IDEAS FOR ONLINE ACTIVITIES TO USE WHEN TEACHING ELLS REMOTELY – SHARE MORE!

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2020/04/29/the-best-ideas-for-online-activities-to-use-when-teaching-ells-remotely-share-more/?fbclid=IwAR2ULUbMTxElzFFjMauECj-Ooak01v0a_ZzhOcBLA5ceASsDUy5L7zOrzhE

School Leaders Debate Solutions For an Uncertain 2020-21

https://www.edutopia.org/article/school-leaders-debate-solutions-uncertain-2020-21

Education leaders are laying out plans to reopen schools in the fall, but without the safety net of a vaccine, the school year looks unpredictable at best.

Educational Links 1/15/20

60 Non-Threatening Formative Assessment Techniques

https://wegrowteachers.com/60-non-threatening-formative-assessment-techniques/?fbclid=IwAR2lNq-KI-XjhIGJkxVDoVN-1atBDmpcvheJ57ILuUcDWO7aNvifO4s15yk

Differentiating Instruction: It's Not as Hard as You Think (Video)

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2018/09/differentiating_instruction_its_not_as_hard_as_you_think_video.html?cmp=soc-fb-shr&fbclid=IwAR3l8CNHWf5sXVID3Hp5NCfhTJNhC8HqnnXB65mUIucubaRXErm3xot4cwc

Understanding Dyscalculia in Your Child

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/dyscalculia-in-children?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium&utm_campaign=decorg-earlyjourney-dec19-fm&utm_content=article&fbclid=IwAR3mMLAiPdxvLW4pdY54lQJ1_KBaZFupHdzBUAJmHGyxufrSCll0w-LWmaM

10 Dyslexia Myths

https://topnotchteaching.com/specific-learning-disability-sld/10-dyslexia-myths/?fbclid=IwAR063DUEhB_eHPo-ws8QhN7IIotX_Ft7rO6tXgaOz_-79UgEMobA3TJxXiE

4 Tips For Implementing A STEAM Program In Your Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/4-tips-for-implementing-a-steam-program-in-your-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR1MT17pWPd--mNinHEKobn2UUm6WACTdduy2GDf7WRzC30c2k0RfUHT3k4

Can Teaching ‘Hope’ Revive Democracy?

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-01-14-can-teaching-hope-revive-democracy

How to Introduce Meditation to the High School Classroom

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-introduce-meditation-high-school-classroom?fbclid=IwAR18WgdSl6GsNGMjiF171oy9dB7EpcpiHyXeNc8qo0N4IBLdFioe4N6A8eg

Setting aside time for reflection and introspection helps students focus.

Educational Links 7/10/19

Simone Biles

ADHD All-Stars

https://www.smartkidswithld.org/blog/adhd-all-stars/?fbclid=IwAR0pXicNmRcWXW2G8m-IBU5CFzX2a2BQlT_ht9wq9FtRCzvLkwxmfk9lDHc

A LOOK BACK: ANOTHER STUDY FINDS ELICITING EXPLANATIONS FROM STUDENTS IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN TELLING THEM

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2019/07/08/a-look-back-another-study-finds-eliciting-explanations-from-students-is-more-effective-than-telling-them/?fbclid=IwAR2AaK05n45y5bTYuhgzb3LBGmBUmaRlwLTxnfwailtDtduDhZ6JafZ7XT8

Different Types of Dyslexia

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/different-types-of-dyslexia?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg&fbclid=IwAR0Zt-9KxLPk4aYBg6MQGp8ZjKC7Kfy_MoBLOoM_iyY__tVvqOWoMBQGbjI

5 ways we’ve integrated STEAM education into storytelling

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2019/06/27/5-ways-weve-integrated-steam-education-into-storytelling/?utm_content=buffer7ed93&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR0v75J7E88hjZ75uo6f1y8kwQiLbQQRdl6mRTAUVKiUZvWqahueyF63YkM

Understood for Teachers Fellowship

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/learning-and-attention-issues-basics/understood-for-educators-teacher-fellowship?fbclid=IwAR0pKww9rM2c0yZPQNR4wGpM4U5Po7JPzaRFSB6aV8aK30p0-Ph2T9BsxXI

Why a little classroom gratitude goes a long way

https://www.tes.com/news/why-little-classroom-gratitude-goes-long-way?fbclid=IwAR3uato-at5cXoeL8F17UEyQW-ca_rVlwSLPjmw-Zf9ZvjM-OsFh16Ofr4o

The 50 States of Education Policy: What state legislatures tackled in their 2019 sessions

https://www.educationdive.com/news/the-50-states-of-education-policy-what-state-legislatures-tackled-in-their/557401/?fbclid=IwAR1q7Y8iVApgM0N430VudvkP6kGjuxDh9cOzHlzonF2IlzLySnEOkt8iDsg

From an increase in student mental health resources to varying approaches to improving school safety, here are the major takeaways from this year's state legislative sessions.

Educational Links 5/18/19

How Can Teachers Bounce Back From Failure?

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/05/15/how-can-teachers-bounce-back-from-failure.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB-TEACH&fbclid=IwAR1YrkSccCuIG_6XqaEW5lSbzXhTRoVSIr4Sz_FK3Zj3jGJEMX1tmo6NM90

Experienced teachers key in California districts that ‘beat the odds’

https://edsource.org/2019/experienced-teachers-key-in-california-districts-that-beat-the-odds/612611?fbclid=IwAR0hbwRpFis1y2nS2AqQu4cabB9_EQ8b0HsWMNWzbrGvoA34O0CiKaVmLo8

It’s Time To Think Differently About Writing In The Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/writing-can-save-21st-century-learning-from-itself/?fbclid=IwAR1_CMt1WcboElalJyMMNcw2FPMeL6QkXLh28siAZZv8Cf0GoxKB7AuB7GA

THREE THINGS TO TRY IN WRITING WORKSHOP BEFORE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

https://twowritingteachers.org/2019/05/09/three-things-to-try-inSTEAM, equity, reflection, -writing-workshop-before-the-end-of-the-school-year/?fbclid=IwAR0RbmF3uyrWiPZzygVldZTjbzXvnRIf3kzqapaRM1F89FqHUF-oa8kf5Js

Motivating Reluctant STEAM Learners: Changing how you assess can inspire students

https://www.techlearning.com/news/motivating-reluctant-steam-learners-changing-how-you-assess-can-inspire-students?fbclid=IwAR1tMPq70uqq2PHP4pd8pwrjLVeHhU39Qg5s6OJE6C54ZzeKo3Z__h-lxy4

I, Too, Am America: Making All Students Feel Like They Belong

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/05/14/31gordon.h33.html

Treating Reflection as a Habit, Not an Event

https://www.edutopia.org/article/treating-reflection-habit-not-event?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR0cWZ3PJFQceauTWGROspbvgCfB4ZyE12gNEWiUlhTL-lcDHyAzvrOU0kw

Regular reflection helps students learn, and some simple strategies can make it a regular and meaningful routine.

The Sky Is Cheap Entertainment: Worm Moon! Robins Rejoice!

According to Almanac.com, this full moon is called the Worm Moon because: "At the time of this Moon, the ground begins to soften enough for earthworm casts to reappear, inviting the return of robins and migrating birds.

See the 'Super Worm Moon' Rise with the Spring Equinox Today!

https://www.space.com/super-worm-moon-equinox-webcasts.html

Why Is It Called A “Worm Moon”?

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/march-full-worm-moon-16992

Woman Harmony With The Moon - Sacred Moon Native American Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud0jAHSf7k8

Educational Links 8/7/18

Keep the Engagement Alive: Start the Year with Purpose

https://theeducatorsroom.com/keep-the-engagement-alive-start-the-year-with-purpose/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theeducatorsroom%2FvPKE+%28EducatorsRoom%29

New Study On Posture & Learning – Here’s How I’m Using It In Class

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/08/06/new-study-on-posture-learning-heres-how-im-using-it-in-class/

1st Day Student Survey with Google Forms

https://catlintucker.com/2018/08/1st-day-survey/

Restorative Practices Can Transform School Culture

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2018/08/restorative-practices-can-transform.html

Three Ways To Use Google Classroom with Students with Low or No Vision

https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2018/08/three-ways-to-use-google-classroom-with.html

Teaching and Technology: The Promise and the Disconnect

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/edchat-radio/4793-teaching-and-technology-the-promise-and-the-disconnect

Why PBL & STEAM Education Must Go Together

http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/2845-pbl-steam-in-education

Teaching Strategies to Respond to Wrong Answers

http://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-respond-wrong-answers

What happens when a student participates in class, but gives a wrong answer? How do you respond? Getting students to participate in class is a struggle for many classroom teachers. So when a student finally decides to participate in a classroom discussion, but gives a wrong answer, it can be embarrassing or discouraging for the student to want to share again in the future. They key to responding to students’ wrong answers is the way that you react to them. Here are a few teaching strategies for how to handle wrong answers in your classroom.

Wherefore, Oh Summer's Day?

Kindergartener's portrait of Emily Dickinson after reading this poem.

The bee is not afraid of me.

I know the butterfly -

The pretty people in the Woods

Receive me cordially -

The Brooks laugh louder

When I come -

The Breezes madder play;

Wherefore mine eye thy silver mists,

Wherefore, Oh Summer’s Day?

Marine Blue Butterfly in my Butterfly Garden

Bee watering station.

Teachable Moment: Earth Day--April 22

Celebrate Earth Day

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/celebrate-earth-day/

Earth Day: Teaching Students to Preserve the Environment

Earth Day activities at UNLV, 2014

http://www.teachhub.com/earth-day-teaching-students-preserve-environment

Earth Day Teacher Resources

https://www.teachervision.com/holidays/earth-day

Keith Haring, artist

12 Meaningful Earth Day Activities for Every Grade

https://www.weareteachers.com/meaningful-earth-day-activities/

Earth Day teaching ideas

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/blog/earth-day-teaching-ideas

Earth Day: Lesson Plans, Reading Lists, and Classroom Ideas

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/earth-day-lesson-plans-matt-davis

The annual event—which started in 1970—provides students with an opportunity to explore a range of subjects, whether science-based investigations, thematic reading, or creative arts projects. To help teachers brainstorm some ways to incorporate Earth Day into the curriculum, we’ve compiled a list of resources that offer lessons, ideas, tips, and activities that are perfect for Earth Day. There’s a bit of everything, including lesson plans, tools, resources, and student reading lists.