Check out my post titled Free! Free! Free! I added some really great reading and math resources. I don't anyone to miss out. I have also added a quick survey for my digital story.
Enjoy
Friday, March 29, 2013
Update!
Check out my post titled Free! Free! Free! I added some really great reading and math resources. I don't anyone to miss out. I have also added a quick survey for my digital story.
Enjoy
Brain Breaks
I came across this article and and love the ideas! We all have students who can benefit from this.
Check out 20 Brain Break Clips to show to your students to fight fidgeting.
20 ways to keep your students from falling asleep
Also to go along with this what are your opinions with stability balls as chairs?
Yoga Balls Replacing Desk Chairs?
Check out 20 Brain Break Clips to show to your students to fight fidgeting.
20 ways to keep your students from falling asleep
Also to go along with this what are your opinions with stability balls as chairs?
Yoga Balls Replacing Desk Chairs?
Technology Never Seizes to Amaze me!
Hello Everyone,
Can you do me a favor and help me with my latest project? I am creating a website offering information about Parent-Teacher Communication. Can you please check out the site and then offer some suggestions? Keep in mind that this is still incomplete and is a work in progress!
Thank you for all of your help,
Rosina
Can you do me a favor and help me with my latest project? I am creating a website offering information about Parent-Teacher Communication. Can you please check out the site and then offer some suggestions? Keep in mind that this is still incomplete and is a work in progress!
Thank you for all of your help,
Rosina
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Free! Free! Free!
Everybody loves free resources!
1. Here is an endless alphabetized list of interactive reading comprehension resouces. (grades 3-5)
An Internet Hotlist on Comprehension created by Tanya Travis
2. Public Schools of North Carolina have created a math resource page by grade level. Once you click on the grade you are looking for scroll down to the week by week essentials. Each week has great games, worksheets or ideas for you to use!
3. Dr. Nicki Newton! I had the privledge of attending a professional development by Dr. Newton and I must say she is FANTASTIC. Here is a sample video she created. Then check out her blog... really you must do this!
When you look at her blog make sure you search the archives and past blogs for the really great resources. She has a lot of links. You may also try searching for a topic.
Dr. Nicki's Guided Math Blog
I copied links from Classroom Collective for your to navigate through. This is a collection of teaching resources, tips and tricks.
1. Here is an endless alphabetized list of interactive reading comprehension resouces. (grades 3-5)
An Internet Hotlist on Comprehension created by Tanya Travis
2. Public Schools of North Carolina have created a math resource page by grade level. Once you click on the grade you are looking for scroll down to the week by week essentials. Each week has great games, worksheets or ideas for you to use!
3. Dr. Nicki Newton! I had the privledge of attending a professional development by Dr. Newton and I must say she is FANTASTIC. Here is a sample video she created. Then check out her blog... really you must do this!
When you look at her blog make sure you search the archives and past blogs for the really great resources. She has a lot of links. You may also try searching for a topic.
Dr. Nicki's Guided Math Blog
I copied links from Classroom Collective for your to navigate through. This is a collection of teaching resources, tips and tricks.
Oh no... I'm sick!
Calling out for a sub can be a hassle. Especially if you have nothing pulled for your lessons. Check out "In a Pinch" sub plans.
It's a day of lesson plans focused around a picture book! This is such a great idea. All you need to do is pull a few favorite books and plan a day. Then you can store them in your desk draw until they are needed.
It's a day of lesson plans focused around a picture book! This is such a great idea. All you need to do is pull a few favorite books and plan a day. Then you can store them in your desk draw until they are needed.
Find the Clues
Here is a cute video when teaching inferencing and drawing conclusions! I stumbled upon it using Pinterest.
Also did you know that Pinterest has its own interference website? It has tons of pictures to use as resources!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Common Core Materials
While searching for new materials to extend learning in our math lessons I came across Common Core Sheets.This website has hundreds of FREE worksheets for teachers to use. I thought that the organization of the site was very helpful. Check it out!
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Reading Math
Integrating literacy and math can be more challenging than other subjects but thanks to many creative authors it is no longer the case. More and more children's books are being published to illustrate math concepts. Check out this up to date list of math books for kids.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Social Skills Read Alouds
What a great idea! Savvy School Counselor posted about a series of books that revolve around bullying. Each novel focuses on a different person involved with bullying. One is about the victim, one is about the bully, and one is about a bystander.
Werid! By Erin Frankel
Dare! By Erin Frankel
Tough! By Erin Frankel
You can also check out A Year Of Many "Firsts". This blog post discusses several great read alouds for Anti-bullying lessons. While they are for first graders, they can always be used for upper grades!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Missed opportunity
With Read Across America Day gone, I feel as though I have missed this wonderful opportunity. I came across a website where celebrities are reading picture books to children! Check it out...Read Aloud
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Foundation is
committed to championing children's literacy issues. Storyline Online
helps students fall in love with reading.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Did you know...The Plains Bison is an American Buffalo?
I am so excited to share my latest creation with my only fans...my students. In anticipation for our research unit on endangered animals, I put together a digital story as an introduction.
Students will be picking one endangered animal from North America and researching their habitat, why they are endangered and how they can be saved. When creating this video I followed their note sheets and made sure I met all of the requirements that would be expected of them. I can't wait to see how their projects turn out!
Students will be picking one endangered animal from North America and researching their habitat, why they are endangered and how they can be saved. When creating this video I followed their note sheets and made sure I met all of the requirements that would be expected of them. I can't wait to see how their projects turn out!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
To Skype or Not to Skype?
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| Skype in the classroom...Yay or Nay? |
Check out these wonderful projects that are currently going on using Skype. Then tell me what you think!
Connect Your Classroom
Digital Writing Workshops
For those of you who are still "behind" with technology in the classroom another great resource is The Digital Writing Workshop by Toy Hicks.
Here is a short video by Troy Hicks himself!
For the teacher's that are currently implementing a writing workshop in their classroom this is a simple adjustment. Instead of pencil and paper they are writing with technology and receiving instant feedback from readers.
Students today look at books and say, "look how old that book is". Little do they know that it was only published a few years ago. The books they are used to, are e-books for their Kindle, iPads and so forth. Book are now only found in classrooms and libraries. So why do students need to know how to write when they rarely see printed stories? Writing becomes more meaningful when there is a purpose they can relate to.
Here is a short video by Troy Hicks himself!
For the teacher's that are currently implementing a writing workshop in their classroom this is a simple adjustment. Instead of pencil and paper they are writing with technology and receiving instant feedback from readers.
Students today look at books and say, "look how old that book is". Little do they know that it was only published a few years ago. The books they are used to, are e-books for their Kindle, iPads and so forth. Book are now only found in classrooms and libraries. So why do students need to know how to write when they rarely see printed stories? Writing becomes more meaningful when there is a purpose they can relate to.
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