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Apple Seed for Tuesday, 24 January 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jan 24, 2017

<h3><font color=green>We must not only give what we have, we must also give what we are.

<i>~ Cardinal Mercier</i></h3></font>

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Sport-themed DVD suggestions?

by Novel

Jan 5, 2017

Dear All,

Please may I have your suggestions for sport-themed DVDs we can show students? These students range from 11-16.

Thanks from, Novel

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Judy2/CA Maybe these are too "kiddish" since they don't deal with professional sports but my daughter loved The Big Green which is about soccer and The Sandlot which is about baseball. Both involve junior high or a bit younger ages. Both are G rated. Nice movies with good themes.

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Novel

Thanks, Judy. Thanks all of you.

Jan 23, 2017

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Friday night fun

by Oldie but goodie

Jan 6, 2017

Just something for a little Friday night fun!

With out saying your age, what is something you remember from your childhood that a younger person would not understand?

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Judy2/CA Many from my generation have already been posted but a few
others : *A telephone number with only five digits
*Following the milkman in the summer so he'd give you
chunks of ice *The popsicle man came through the
neighborhood riding a bike with the freezer attached to
the front *Girls had to wear dresses/skirts to school and
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Number404 Telephone exchange names, for example, ULysses 2-3456

Jan 23, 2017

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Monday

by JRod

Jan 23, 2017

I got to the gym a bit later due to my dental appointment. Today was weight/cardio day.

I had 8 exercises to do in the circuit and repeated the circuit 3 times. The machines were not too challenging, but the dumbbells were. I completed my routine in about 45 minutes. After wiping done the machines, I moved on to the cardio circuit. This sh...See More

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judycaret Go JRod!

I have a miserable cold, but I walked 9,000 steps anyway because I like eating.

I keep discovering advantages to retirement. Being sick is bearable because I don't have to write sub plans. :)

Judy

Jan 23, 2017

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I am writing a paper

by B.Miller

Jan 23, 2017

Hi, I am student and have decided to study a teaching community online for my english paper for college because I am going to school to become a teacher. Also I will not be using real names. So if y'all can please help me and I will have some question later on for this next month and I would really appreciate if y'all would answer them. Thank you i...See More

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anyone add a furnace humidifier?

by ron/nj

Jan 15, 2017

I've read how the added moisture is good for living things, people, pets, and plants as well as furniture. We are considering it as I notice my nose very dry this heating season. Anyone feel the difference after adding the furnace add-on? thanks

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Betty Ann We've got a humidifier unit and I can definitely tell the difference when it's working (we had to replace an old one that had died). The house also feels a little warmer/

When the outside temperatures get very low, you have to decrease the humidity somewhat or you get frost on the inside of the windows!

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ron, nfm .

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Should teachers be showing the inauguration

by when it is so controversial?

Jan 20, 2017

What would be the learning objective?

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Don't announce "those who protest" If your gal lost and you feel cheated by the system, don't go planting seeds of discontent. Let them come forward. I would object very much to the teacher taking a lead on making some kind of big deal out of something that is simply a part of American history. If any kids feel uncomfortable watching the inauguration, they should approach quietly an...See More

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Yes I teach ELA to 12th graders / AP Literature during that
time period and we watched it. Every time an inauguration
happens, I show it in class. Obama's was particularly
historic the first time, but the second time I didn't have
a class.

I showed this one and let my students lead the discussion.
I'm a libertarian and voted fo...See More

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Classroom Management Help

by Dying in Pre-k

Jan 21, 2017

This year, I am teaching pre-k.

I am wondering if anyone has great ideas for classroom management. Normally, I do fine with classroom management, however, this year, I have students who constantly scream out, hit/push, are verbally disrespectful, are out of their seat without permission, etc.

I am having a ROUGH time. Please send ...See More

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Flacka (long answer) I have taught preK and it is a different beast than grades 1+. You are an experienced teacher working with inexperienced students. They don't already know how to do "school things" so you are the one to teach it so when they come to 1st grade and beyond they know the routine.

My advice is to stop whatever you are doing and go bac...See MoreI have taught preK and it is a different beast than grades 1+. You are an experienced teacher working with inexperienced students. They don't already know how to do "school things" so you are the one to teach it so when they come to 1st grade and beyond they know the routine.

My advice is to stop whatever you are doing and go back to the beginning and teach them the routines and expectations. You must break these routines down into 1 step tasks , be consistent, and review it everyday for days and weeks until they get it. Example: coming to the rug from their seats. "Boys and girls, stand up." (check and walk over to those who haven't and quietly remind him/her to stand up). "I want you to push in your chair and stand behind it." (check that everyone has done it, wait for those who haven't and help those who need help). "Jenny, can you WALK to the rug and sit right here?", Show her where to sit, and HOW to sit. "Look at what a great job Jenny did". "Ryan, can you WLAK to the rug and sit right here just like Jenny did?" (Help him and if he runs, send him back to his chair and have him walk. Give him 1 more chance and then chose someone else. Go back to him after a few children have done it right. When they have all finally made it to the rug and are sitting the way you want them to, get ready to read them a story but remind them that they are to be sitting criss-cross applesauce with their hands in their lap. I had picture cards that showed a child sitting with their bottom on the floor and legs crossed, one with hands in their lap, one with ears listening, one with eyes looking, and one with mouth closed. I found it on the internet as "give me five" or something like that. Before I began each lesson on the rug I told them to give me 5 and we went through the cards one at a time and I checked to compliance. After awhile I could just say "give me 5" and they knew what was expected.

Now, you are going to have to do this for everything as you re- teach them the behaviors you want. Send them back to start over as often as you need to and don't move on until everyone can demonstrate the behavior you want. It will seem like it takes hours to get them to line up, come to the rug or whatever but after awhile when you tell them to line up, they will know how you wan them to do it - walking, no pushing, etc. Don't be afraid to review and reteach this skills as needed (and it will be needed!)

Remember that they have a VERY short attention span and can only sit for about 5 min before they need to move so build in LOTS of movement into the day. Sometimes it's just stand up and stomp their feet 5 times like a big monster (count the stomps - it's math LOL),

They want to please adults so they will do what you want but first you have to let them know what it is that you want them to do and more importantly, HOW you want them to do it.

On 1/21/17, Dying in Pre-k wrote: > This year, I am teaching pre-k. > > I am wondering if anyone has great ideas for classroom > management. Normally, I do fine with classroom management, > however, this year, I have students who constantly scream > out, hit/push, are verbally disrespectful, are out of their > seat without permission, etc. > > I am having a ROUGH time. Please send me your ideas.

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Pablo On 1/22/17, Google "Sweathog Classroom Discipline" nfm wrote: > On 1/21/17, Dying in Pre-k wrote: >> This year, I am teaching pre-k. >> >> I am wondering if anyone has great ideas for classroom >> management. Normally, I do fine with classroom > management, >> however, this year, I have students who con...See More

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