Showing posts with label For teachers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label For teachers. Show all posts

Monday, September 12, 2016

September Teacher Talk

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern







It's September Teacher Talk Time.....Hopefully everyone is off to a great school year with the best classes ever.  We have so many great tips and ideas for you from awesome educators. Be sure to take a look at what everyone has to say.

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Remembering 9/11
I remember September 11 as if it were yesterday. I woke up to a spectacular morning, not a cloud in the deep blue sky. The day was simply perfect.
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My Class Won't Stop Talking!
A few tips on how to handle the chattiest class ever! 
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Creating Welcome Signs for Open House
It's Back to School time! Open house is coming soon, therefore, I wanted to share with you two 'Welcome Sign In' Signs I created this year. The purpose of my sign is for parents and guardians to see it, feel welcome, and as a reminder for them to please sign in on the sign in sheet I will lay out.
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Back to School Math Riddles
The beginning of the year can be hard for students as they adjust back into the routine an rigors of school. I am always trying to find ways to make math fun and approachable in my classroom. These math riddles are just the thing to help students practice the skills that they need to refresh, but also add a bit of fun to the computation too!
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In Defense of the "Lazy" Teacher
Has any profession been so profoundly misunderstood as teaching? 
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How to Set Up Visual Supports for Whole Group Instruction
This tutorial will help you make your own visual supports for positive behaviors.
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The 12 Days of Back to School
“On the twelfth day of back to school, my principal gave to me twelve students learning, eleven cutters cutting, ten songs for singing, nine clocks ticking, eight kids-a-thinking, seven books for reading, six games for playing, five packs of pens, four bulletin boards, three supply bins, two oversized rugs, one cluttered classroom and a mixed-up set of TEs.” Celebrate the Back to School season with "The 12 Days of Back to School" blog series! Read about my tips, tricks, and strategies to get ready for the new school year.  
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Reducing Pencil Issues in the Classroom
Here's a great blog post and video tutorial to help you reduce wasted time in your classroom by eliminating pencil issues.
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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Open House STAR WARS style

Ok, I may be a little late creating this, but I am so excited to offer these Star Wars inspired back to school forms, favors, slide presentation and more! I will be kicking off the year in style!

 

and the mega rescource pack here

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Open-House-Meet-the-Teacher-Resource-Pack-Star-Wars-Inspired-1999473
This massive 85 page back to school resource includes the following:

* 8 BOOKMARKS
* 4 POSTERS
* 4 GIFT TAGS / WELCOME FAVORS
1. HAN'S ROLOS
2. JABBA JUICE
3. EWOK TREATS
4. C3PO OIL
* NAME BADGES (EDITABLE)
* WELCOME TO JEDI TRAINING LIGHTSABER GIFT TAG (EDITABLE)
* TABLE / GROUP TAGS (EDITABLE)
* HUGE 50+ PAGE EDITABLE OPEN HOUSE / MEET THE TEACHER POWER POINT
* 17 PAGES OF MUST HAVE OPEN HOUSE / BACK TO SCHOOL PRINTABLE FORMS AND RESOURCES
* WELCOME POSTER

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR A MORE COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS BACK TO SCHOOL STAR WARS PACK!


https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tied-2-Teaching


Thursday, June 11, 2015

A post to share with parents: Writing and Reading in Summer Play!

Reading and writing through play!
 
 Do you have a child who loves animals, may wish to be a veterinarian or doctor, and could use a little practice or writing his or her name? (Not that you would ever mention it...)

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How about one who does not see the point in learning to read or write, but has a fantastic imagination?

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A sociable child with boundless energy, an interest in the law, perhaps, and exploring roles?

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     Maybe you have a child that likes to pretend to be grown-up sometimes, and receive the praise self-esteem boost that goes with it. 
     I admit to feeling very important as a 'waitress' at summer BBQs growing up. (My brothers preferred to be 'bartenders'). It was always more official and fun with a notepad in hand.                                                  


And once the drinks are handed out, someone is bound to start telling stories. 


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Perhaps your child is a fan of pirates, or a natural storyteller?       

The child in this post could be any child.

Children learn without even realizing it through play, and read and write for real purposes .

We learned this way when we were kids. We played. We helped out. We didn't have the electronic distractions of today.

The templates above (and a few more) have been designed for today's more discerning audience in a product called Summer Fun: Reading and writing through play. It is included in a bundle with another Writing for Real Purposes product: Fun Summer Lists, which I wrote about here.

I have included the links below, and the original post that launched this line of products.

Kids love to imagine, create and role play. Thank you to those of you who do purchase these products. I hope anyone reading this post is inspired to play with their kids and discreetly slip in teachable moments where possible. The key is to have fun and let go of expectations. It is summer time after all.

  Best wishes to all of you!
  I.M. That Fun Reading Teacher 


 
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