June 2012
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A year long study of the alphabet | Teach... →
Jun 19th
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Reading Confetti: SVBC: Easy Comprehension... →
Perfect for Pre-K.  Definitely putting this in my bag of teaching ideas for next year.
Jun 19th
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Jun 19th
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WatchWatch
teamteachers: This outstanding introductory tutorial to LiveBinders was created specifically for Tumblr’s educational community by Tumblr Blogger kbkonnected. Karen B., the writer behind kbkonnected, teaches art, reading and writing in the Chicago Public School system. She’s been teaching at her school since 1987. She loves her job (and the students she teaches!), and is excited to learn and...
Jun 19th
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Jun 19th
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from the class of 2006
allisonunsupervised: “I have great joy to know the big news of the president Obama. To fulfill our dreams. I always wanted to continue my studies, and I try a lot but I could not do it for my immigration status. I would greatly appreciate if you could help me to get the papers I need. I promise that I will be a great student. I love to study.”
Jun 19th
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Jun 19th
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Education in the Age of Globalization » Blog... →
The wonder drug has been invented, manufactured, packaged, and shipped. Doctors and nurses are being trained to administer the drug properly. Companies and consultants are offering products and services to help with the proper administering of this wonder drug. A national effort is underway to develop tools to monitor the improvement of the patients. The media are flooded with enthusiastic...
Jun 19th
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Near the beginning of the book (pg 16 in my copy), the author describes a teacher telling a student not to worry about the consequence, they will let them know at a later time.  The teacher continues to push it back, and push it back. At what age level do you think this technique is appropriate? Do you think it would be effective in your classroom?    Would this help you focus on instruction...
Jun 18th
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Jun 18th
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I had a dream of directing a home music video of...
Jun 18th
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allisonunsupervised replied to your post: allisonunsupervised replied to your post: What… I think you underestimate Jbizz. Nah.  I just don’t wanna peer pressure her.
Jun 18th
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What Tumblrs are available on July 13th in the...
girlwithalessonplan: jbizzle329: positivelypersistentteach: I might also be available Thursday, but might be sight seeing with Allison unsupervised (and if she doesn’t make it, I might be with my friend the bride). Yeah, who’s down to clown?   i wanna…but I’ll be coming back from road trip… Drive faster.
Jun 18th
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allisonunsupervised replied to your post: What Tumblrs are available on July 13th in the evening for a #education get together in Chicago? If I am there Thursday—likely, though not quite confirmed, I expect there will be Thursday gathering. Right, Jbizz?? Yes.  But, JBizz works during the day and on Friday, so it won’t be huge shenanigans.  Huge shenanigans Friday.  Like licking elbows?
Jun 18th
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What Tumblrs are available on July 13th in the...
I might also be available Thursday, but might be sight seeing with Allison unsupervised (and if she doesn’t make it, I might be with my friend the bride).
Jun 18th
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Just for Me?
diaryofafyt: I’ve started reading Love & Logic and am find most of it useful. Not everything applies and that’s okay, but one thing has really stuck out. I’m unsure how I feel about asking a student to do something “just for me.” The book mentions this somewhere around 8% (reading on a kindle!) I understand and believe in the value of creating strong relationships with students but I’m not...
Jun 18th
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Building Up Your Book Muscle - The Book Whisperer... →
Here are my tips for building up your book muscle in ways that maximum your efforts: • Dedicate daily time for reading. If you want to increase your book knowledge, you must set aside time for reading. Tell yourself you are doing research! • Read books on your district lists and curriculum documents. If a text is required use for your grade level, you should read it before sharing it with...
Jun 18th
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