Middle School Teachers Chatboard

math

by Mits

Aug 11, 2016

Hi, I'm planning for Math story writing competition for grade 6 and Grade7.Any inputs or suggestions?

Thys Boke is Myne - Sarah Powley

Jul 27, 2016

Maybe the problem is unique to me. But I don’t think so. I’ve seen too many crossed out names in books I’ve picked up in second hand stores. [Click below to read the rest of Sarah Powley's essay.]

Back to school activities

by Debbie

Jun 22, 2016

I'm starting to think about the first week of school! Yikes!

What do you use for class building or getting to know you activities beyond "bingo"?

Thanks!

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Marcy On 6/22/16, amelia wrote: > On 6/22/16, Debbie wrote: >> I'm starting to think about the first week of school! Yikes! >> >> What do you use for class building or getting to know you >> activities beyond "bingo"? >> >> Thanks!

Hi Debbie, Good for you thinking about this so early. I love havin...See More

Jul 21, 2016

Michelle However, if you're teaching one grade, this gets boring
for the others after about 4 speakers! Nothing like being
so proud of that big she'll you found on the beach and no
one listening to you! So, you have to limit your artifact
presentations!

On 7/21/16, Marcy wrote:
> On 6/22/16, amelia wrote:
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Jul 24, 2016

K-12 - Quotes, links re students' body & mind

Jul 24, 2016

“Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” John F. Kennedy

CLICK below for more quotes and articles related to the importance of physical exercise as it relates to learning.

Alarming Effects of Lack of Active Learning, Recess

Read this excerpt from Brad and Melody's book to learn why it's important that educators press NOW for more movement, more recess, more physical education in every school day. For example, this stunning fact:

Core muscle strength actually affects the area of the brain which controls executive function. Research shows that only one in twel...See More

Jul 20, 2016

How recess supports academic, social-emotional, development

Jul 14, 2016

Stanford Study Shows School Recess Offers Numerous Benefits

Click below to read more about what the report reveals about how recess can impact students' physical, emotional and academic well-being.

At the Start of School: "It is my duty to remind you..."

Jul 13, 2016

Principal Todd Nelson shares his all-time favorite back-to-school charge to the faculty, written by Jonathan Slater, a school head with whom Todd worked "a while back."

“It is my annual duty to remind you...” Slater begins. (Click below to read the rest, a message all educators should hear!)

12 Ways to Incorporate Movement & Academics

Jul 12, 2016

Many of the students in your class are bodily-kinesthetic learners. They need to move! Don't fight it, use movement as a positive learning force.

Click below to read 12 ideas can help make movement be a positive learning force in your classroom.

The Benefits of School Recess - Stanford Study

Jul 11, 2016

A Stanford study shows that recess is a profoundly important part of the school day. Click below to read what the study shows about the benefits of school recess.