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Saturday, August 8, 2015
Math Practices
Students will love these bookmarks not only to keep place of their work on their journals but also to help them learn the 8 math practices in kids' friendly language.Check out my store at Teachers Pay Teachers for the Math Practices Posters and other Common Core Materials.
Beginning of the Year Freebies
As we start a new school year I wanted to share with you a couple of things I have been working on. The first is a set of labels for Classroom Journals. I use classroom journals intensively, I think they're not only a great and fun teaching tool, but they're also crucial for informal and "on the spot" students' assessment.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Frames for ELLs Participation
English language learners need explicit and structured routines to facilitate participation in classroom discussion. Dr. Kate Kinsella from the Center for Teacher Efficacy, San Francisco State University, recommends setting up students' participation through her Productive Partners framework. I have use it routinely in my classroom and my students simply love it, and what's more important, everyone participates.
It is also important to teach students how to agree o disagree with their classmates, this provides a safe environment where all opinions are respected and all contributions are considered valuable.
Click on the pictures below if you would like to download a copy.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Guided Reading
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Using worksheets for Guided Reading |
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning is one of the concepts that are in
vogue in education, yet it’s not new. In fact we can trace Project Based
Learning (PBL) as far to Aristotle and Confucius who strongly believed that
learning should be done by doing. PBL
starts with a question or inquest and as students attempt to find answers and
solutions, they apply learned and new concepts and skills that deepen their
understanding of the topic. PBL connects
life with school making learning meaningful. PBL engages students to use problem solving strategies, apply higher order thinking skills, and develop
critical thinking. PBL aligns with common core standards as it supports the
development of college and work readiness
skills, learning is focused and coherent and rigorous content is explored
through high-order skills. As the learner solves the inquiry, he grasps meaning
of new information received, interprets, and translates it to other
experiences. It works across subject matter as reading, writing, drawing, math,
etc. are used to answer the questions(s). PBL can be used with different
sub-groups including students with special needs, English language learners,
etc. What’s more, PBL works wonderfully in a technological integrated or
flipped classroom as it allows for students to use technology as a tool for
exploring, analyzing, and communicating their options and findings.
PBL can be used in any grade level, for almost any topic.
Watch below this wonderful vimeo of a teacher using it in a Pre-K classroom with English language learners making teaching and learning FUNdamental!
Project-Based Learning in a Digitial Age: All About Me Pre-K from Title IID - Queens, NYCDOE! on Vimeo.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Technology in the Classroom
Most teachers have been using technology in the classroom for a while now. Whether we use it to create, enhance, or expand our teaching, technology is a component of our daily interaction with learners. However using computers, iPads, iPhones, or iPods, tablets, or others to plan or deliver our lessons is just a component of our teaching. Learners in the XXI century need for teachers to purposely integrate technology in the delivery of instruction. The poster, by Teachbytes, gives a detailed explanation of what it means to use technology vs. integrating technology. Food for thought!
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
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