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Getting the Most Out of Young Writers In the Writing Block

News Desk — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:37:11 +0000

by Cheryl M. Sigmon

For many teachers implementing 4-Blocks, the Writing Block is a totally new part of their instructional program. For many others, it means continuing with a Writers’ Workshop approach that they have employed for quite some time. …

Art for the Sky – Giant Living Paintings Made of People

News Desk — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:50 +0000

This is a website about the fabulous projects that conceptual artist Daniel Dancer has been producing with the help of field artist Stan Herd, schoolchildren, and the public since the 1980s. His works are described as “[a]dventures in Team-Building and Perception to Deepen Our Relationship to Sky, Earth & One Another.”

IMHO: What kind of brilliant pedagogy overcomes all this?

Teachers.Net Community — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:47 +0000

It is true that if we're good enough teachers we should be able to overcome any problem presented by a student? One teacher's humble opinion.

Inquiry Science Lesson: Are Mittens Warm?

Selina Smith — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:46 +0000

Submitted by Selina Smith

An inquiry science lesson I did with my 4th graders.

I love to combine science and picture books! Here is an inquiry science experiment you can try with your intermediate students.

First, read the book The …

Cross-Curricular Teaching Develops Skills in Meaningful Contexts

Anna König — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:45 +0000

Cross curricular teaching. Love it or hate it, it’s back with a vengeance. Anna König, a primary school teacher from the United Kingdom discusses her experience of going ‘cross curricular.'

Principles of Psychology Neuroplasticity Unit – Myelination

Sarah Bousquet — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:43 +0000

This unit includes relevant APA standards, outline and six lessons, along with a link to rubrics for evaluation.

Schools Saving Money with 1:1 Technology

Mark Pullen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:43 +0000

If a tablet computer (which can easily be purchased for less than $300) can eliminate the need for even 1 or 2 textbooks to be purchased, it has almost paid for itself already.

40 Alternative Assessments for Learning

Charity Preston — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:40 +0000

Many teachers shy away from alternative assessments because they take extra time and effort to create and to grade. On the other hand, once the assessment guidelines and grading rubric are created, it can be filed away and used year after year. Here are 40 alternative assessment ideas to get you started!

Web Tool: Storify – Create Engaging Social Stories

News Desk — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:39 +0000

If you're looking to create a compelling story using media from different sections of the Web, Storify is worth a look.

Valentine Theme Math and Poetry Activities – Karen’s PreK Page

Karen Cox — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:33 +0000

These Valentine and heart themed activities will enhance learning and win the hearts of young students.