I thought this might be of interest to some of you.
http://teachedeastcoast.eventbrite.com/
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Hidden Gems
If you would like to add some variety or try a new twist, check out these hidden gems that can be found right on the curriculum websites:
- Serial Stories (www.readinga-z.com): These stories follow a character/characters through multiple texts and the different series will appeal to different kids. Many students like series since they can get to know the characters over a few stories and it is similar to watching one episode of a show. To find these, log onto Reading A-Z, go to "Leveled Reading", and then on the left click on "Serial Books"
- Graphic Organizers (www.readinga-z.com): You might want to integrate a different graphic organizer for a specific lesson, or maybe you are bringing in outside reading material and want a graphic organizer to go along with it. There is a list of about 50 graphic organizers on Reading A-Z that you can print and apply to any lesson or reading. To find these, log onto Reading A-Z, go to "Leveled Reading", and then on the left click on "Graphic Organizers"
- Write Rights: (www.writinga-z.com): A daily grammar exercise is a great activity for kids to start with while everyone is getting settled. Writing A-Z has weekly grammar exercises for all levels of writing. To find these, log onto Writing A-Z, and on the home page in the middle you will see a tab that says "Write Rights".
- Poetry: (www.readinga-z.com): The "Poetry" tab has a wealth of resources for your students to read and write poetry. From the home screen of Reading A-Z, click on the poetry tab and check it out!
- Serial Stories (www.readinga-z.com): These stories follow a character/characters through multiple texts and the different series will appeal to different kids. Many students like series since they can get to know the characters over a few stories and it is similar to watching one episode of a show. To find these, log onto Reading A-Z, go to "Leveled Reading", and then on the left click on "Serial Books"
- Graphic Organizers (www.readinga-z.com): You might want to integrate a different graphic organizer for a specific lesson, or maybe you are bringing in outside reading material and want a graphic organizer to go along with it. There is a list of about 50 graphic organizers on Reading A-Z that you can print and apply to any lesson or reading. To find these, log onto Reading A-Z, go to "Leveled Reading", and then on the left click on "Graphic Organizers"
- Write Rights: (www.writinga-z.com): A daily grammar exercise is a great activity for kids to start with while everyone is getting settled. Writing A-Z has weekly grammar exercises for all levels of writing. To find these, log onto Writing A-Z, and on the home page in the middle you will see a tab that says "Write Rights".
- Poetry: (www.readinga-z.com): The "Poetry" tab has a wealth of resources for your students to read and write poetry. From the home screen of Reading A-Z, click on the poetry tab and check it out!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Oases iPhone App
For any iPhone users out there, there is now an app for Oases. Think of how easy it would be to do your attendance in real time at your sessions!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oases-mobile/id494567446?ls=1&mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oases-mobile/id494567446?ls=1&mt=8
Monday, February 13, 2012
Film Screening: Mad Hot Ballroom
For the first film in our series, we decided to start with something fun. This Friday evening we will be showing Mad Hot Ballroom, a documentary about elementary students in New York City learning to ballroom dance. The film will start at 7:00PM on Friday, February 17th.
The screening will be in the conference room at our office, and we'll have snacks to go along with the movie. Please feel free to bring guests, and please RSVP to Ashley by e-mail if you plan to attend. We hope to see you there!
More info about the film: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0438205/
The screening will be in the conference room at our office, and we'll have snacks to go along with the movie. Please feel free to bring guests, and please RSVP to Ashley by e-mail if you plan to attend. We hope to see you there!
More info about the film: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0438205/
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Free Film Screening-- The American Teacher
I know this is a bit last minute, but I just saw this and thought some of you might be interested in attending!
The American Teacher Free Screening
January 27, 2012, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
US Department of Education, Barnard Auditorium
The United States Department of Education invites you to a free screening of the documentary American Teacher. Narrated by Matt Damon and directed by Oscar winner Vanessa Roth, the film chronicles the stories of four teachers living and working in disparate urban and rural areas of the country, following these teachers as they reach different milestones in their careers and telling the deeper story of the teaching profession in America today. The screening is offered FREE of charge and will be followed by an interactive, audience-driven discussion of the question: How do we attract, retain, and support the best teachers? Find more information and register here.
The American Teacher Free Screening
January 27, 2012, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
US Department of Education, Barnard Auditorium
The United States Department of Education invites you to a free screening of the documentary American Teacher. Narrated by Matt Damon and directed by Oscar winner Vanessa Roth, the film chronicles the stories of four teachers living and working in disparate urban and rural areas of the country, following these teachers as they reach different milestones in their careers and telling the deeper story of the teaching profession in America today. The screening is offered FREE of charge and will be followed by an interactive, audience-driven discussion of the question: How do we attract, retain, and support the best teachers? Find more information and register here.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Get more involved with The Literacy Lab
Have you ever wondered where those sign-in sheets go, or how exactly your progress reports make it into the mail boxes of parents? Do you find yourself intrigued by the goings-on at the office when stopping by to print? You may be just the person to volunteer in The Literacy Lab's office!
If you would like to become more involved with the operations of The Literacy Lab, we are currently seeking volunteers to help out during the day. In our conversations, I realize that you all have many skills that could help us further our mission, and I know that many of you are also interested in the non-profit field.
We are currently seeking a few volunteers to assist with organization, paperwork, research, and data management. We are looking for people who can commit at least two day-time hours per week. If you or anyone else you know would be interested, please e-mail Ashley.
If you would like to become more involved with the operations of The Literacy Lab, we are currently seeking volunteers to help out during the day. In our conversations, I realize that you all have many skills that could help us further our mission, and I know that many of you are also interested in the non-profit field.
We are currently seeking a few volunteers to assist with organization, paperwork, research, and data management. We are looking for people who can commit at least two day-time hours per week. If you or anyone else you know would be interested, please e-mail Ashley.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Using Words to Motivate
Take a look at this article for some good thoughts on the best way to motivate students by using specific praise:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/in-schools-self-esteem-boosting-is-losing-favor-to-rigor-finer-tuned-praise/2012/01/11/gIQAXFnF1P_story_1.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/in-schools-self-esteem-boosting-is-losing-favor-to-rigor-finer-tuned-praise/2012/01/11/gIQAXFnF1P_story_1.html
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)