Teacher Talk - May 2023

 

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Summer is Almost Here

By Retta of Rainbow City Learning

https://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com/2023/05/summer-is-almost-here.html  

Surprise your students with a Super Summer Kit on the last day of school.  They will have fun activities to do as they refresh, recharge, and renew their interest in learning during the summer break. 

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Snowflakes in May

By Gini of Reading Spotlight

https://www.readingspotlight.com/snowflakes-in-may/ 

Papel Picado means “perforated paper.”  These colorful decorations are usually intricately designed, with several different historical references as well.  But they looked like I could turn them into rectangle-shaped paper snowflakes.

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Are Multiple Choice Questions Testing All Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy?

By Vicky of Scipi

https://gofigurewithscipi.blogspot.com/2014/08/examining-multiple-choice-questions.html 

 

Because of the many students teachers see each day and the little time teachers have to make tests and then grade them, multiple choice questions have become one of the favorite type of testing questions in education.  We see them on state assessments, national assessments, ACT tests, college tests, driving license tests, etc.  However, those who consistently use them aren't all that crazy about them and with good cause.

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10 Fun End of the Year Activities

By Marcy of It’s a Teacher Thing

https://www.itsateacherthing.com/2023/05/end-of-the-year-activities-for-grades-4-and-up/ 

 

You’ll love these 10 fun & engaging end-of-the-year activities that are sure to be a hit with your students, so you can end your year on a high note!

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Teacher Talk - February 2023

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Brain Breaks Bring More Effective Learning

By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

https://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com/2023/02/brain-breaks-bring-more-effective.html 

Five ways to give your students’ brains a break and make learning more fun and effective every day. 

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Shocked & Awed

By Gini Musmanno of Reading Spotlight

https://www.readingspotlight.com/shocked-awed/ 

Most American football fans were shocked to see Damar Hamlin in cardiac arrest on the playing field last month.  We were also shocked to see the players kneeling, praying, and crying. When I saw this, however, I was even more shocked.

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Choosing the Point of View in Fiction

By Charlene Tess of Simple Steps to Sentence Sense

https://simplestepstosentencesense.blogspot.com/2023/02/choosing-point-of-view-in-fiction.html 

Choosing the best point of view makes all the difference!

 

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Tech Tips For Teachers:  

Mastering Your Classroom Digital Tools

By Michelle Webb of Those Who Love Teaching

https://www.teachingideasforthosewholoveteaching.com/2023/02/tech-tips-for-teachers-mastering-your-classroom-digital-tools.html 

 

Are you looking for ways to better manage your classroom technology? Check out these tips for everything from organizing your Google Drive to managing student devices.

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4 Ways Reading Logs Can Be a Powerful Classroom Tool

By Marcy of It’s a Teacher Thing

https://www.itsateacherthing.com/2023/02/4-ways-reading-logs-add-value-to-a-classroom-reading-program/

 

Discover 4 effective ways to use reading logs to boost student learning and reduce your grading.

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5 Teacher-Tested Ways To Make Grading Easier

By Dr. Crystal Brown of Dr. Crystal Brown Teaching to Change the World 

http://drcrystalbrown.com/2023/02/19/5-teacher-tested-ways-to-make-grading-easier/ 

We all know the feeling. You’ve just finished teaching a lesson, and you know the stack of assignments on your desk is looming. It can take hours to grade each student’s paper, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But don’t worry—there are ways to make grading easier!

Teacher Talk - January 2023

 

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Getting Kids to Write

By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

https://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com/2023/01/getting-kids-to-write.html 

What I've learned from authors on where ideas for writing come from, and how to share those ideas with your students.

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A Visit from Annie

By Gini Musmannoof Reading Spotlight

https://www.readingspotlight.com/a-visit-from-annie/ 

 

Annie came to visit our classroom every year, often in January. The students recognized her immediately, but they were always surprised by her odd attire. Perhaps your class, too, would like a dramatic visit from Annie Adjective to liven up the drab, January routine. Check out this post for ideas and a free lesson.

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Valentine’s Day Letters Are Special

By Charlene Tess of Simple Steps to Sentence Sense

https://simplestepstosentencesense.blogspot.com/2023/01/valentines-day-letters-are-special.html  

Valentine's Day letters are a great way for students to say thank you to people in their lives and to practice their writing skills. 

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5 Easy Ways to Support Struggling Writers

By Marcy Howe of It’s a Teacher Thing

https://www.itsateacherthing.com/2023/01/5-easy-ways-to-support-struggling-writers/ 

 

Learn 5 easy ways to support struggling writers that will benefit all students and not overwhelm the teacher.

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How to Use Google Classroom to Streamline Your Teaching

By Dr. Crystal Brown of Teaching to Change the World

http://drcrystalbrown.com/2023/01/15/how-to-use-google-classroom-to-streamline-your-teaching/ 

 

Google Classroom allows teachers to easily manage their classes, assign and collect work, grade assignments, and communicate with students all in one place. Read how you can use Google Classroom as a teacher.

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Calm Down Center Ideas and Purpose

By Michelle Webb of Teaching Ideas for Those Who Love Teaching

https://www.teachingideasforthosewholoveteaching.com/2023/01/calm-down-center-ideas-and-purpose.html  

Why you need a calm-down center in your classroom and how to create one.

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5 Writing Activities for Reluctant Writers!

By Marianna Monheim of Creatively Comprehensive

https://creativelycomprehensive.com/writing-activities-for-reluctant-writers/ 

Writing was my favorite subject in school, but as a teacher I quickly learned that many of my students did not feel the same way! It took a lot of trial and error, but over the years I did find some tried and true methods to help my friends love (and if not love, then at least tolerate) writing.

Teacher Talk - December 2022

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Games in the Classroom

By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

https://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com/2022/12/games-in-classroom.html 

It’s so easy to incorporate game playing into your teaching practices. Here are some games for your classroom.  

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The Best Gift for Struggling Learners

By Gini Musmanno of Reading Spotlight

https://www.readingspotlight.com/the-best-gift-for-struggling-learners/

As a reading specialist, my days were filled with lessons for struggling learners. Instruction was packed with basic fundamentals, extra practice, and fun, but then, there also were the problem learners. When I encountered them, this is how I helped. 

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Snowflake Facts and Snowy Words

By Vicky Rauch of Go Figure!

https://gofigurewithscipi.blogspot.com/2021/01/snowflake-facts-and-snowy-words.html

Have you ever wondered about snowflakes, how they are formed, how many different kinds there are? Here are a few fun facts about snowflakes that you might not have known.

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Keeping Students Engaged After a Vacation Break

By Marcy Howe of It’s a Teacher Thing

https://www.itsateacherthing.com/2016/11/keeping-students-engaged-vacation-break/  

How do you keep students engaged when returning from a vacation break? Check out this blog post for great ideas that will save your sanity!

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Winding Down for Winter Break: 5 Tips for Math Teachers

By Dr. Crystal Brown of Teaching to Change the World

http://drcrystalbrown.com/2022/12/22/winding-down-for-winter-break-5-tips-for-math-teachers/ 

The holidays are quickly approaching, which means winter break is right around the corner! This can be a time of rest and relaxation for students, but it can also be stressful for teachers.

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