By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern
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Read what these innovative teachers are doing in their classrooms
Rainbow City Learning
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This is the Single Most POWERFUL Teaching Tool
By Thia Triggs of Print Path
If you are a teacher or a therapist, you will want to make sure you are using this tool to your fullest!
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How Do I Provide Therapy for AAC Users? Try This
By Susan Berkowitz of susan-berkowitz
Think speech therapy is different from what you do with other students? Think again. This post tells you why.
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My Life’s Work
By Thia Triggs of Print Path
Next month I’m going to be presenting my work on the automaticity of handwriting to a group of 150 Wisconsin school-based occupational therapists. I have a little little sneak preview for you, and a free gift – for a limited time.
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Silver Boxes: Gifts of Encouragement
By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools
Who doesn’t like presents? Silver boxes can transform your classroom! Teach students to give gifts of encouragement.
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Happy Native American Heritage Month
By Michelle Webb of Teaching Ideas For Those Who Love Teaching
Tips for Celebrating Native American Heritage
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9 Ways to Use Task Cards
By Mary Moore of Moore Resources
Task Cards are so Versatile Even in Middle and High School! They are great because students feel they have a choice in which task they do first and in middle school this is a great way to engage students. Another benefit of task cards is that students do not feel overwhelmed by worksheet after worksheet of problems to do. It breaks up the day, week, or month. Read below about 9 ways you may use task cards.
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Thanksgiving STEM Olympics
By Kerry Tracy of Kerry Tracy
Five engaging Thanksgiving STEM challenge ideas to follow in the footsteps of the Pilgrims!
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Connecting Literature with our Latino Learners
By Lisa Robles of LisaTeachR’s Classroom
As a teacher in a Latino community (and a Latina), I am acutely aware that students need to see mirrors of themselves in literature. Here is a list of books I’ve read to my kids.
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Engaging Assessment Tools
By Shametria Routte of The Routty Math Teacher
Using a variety of ongoing assessment techniques is an important way to assess how students are progressing toward mastery of a concept or skill. Traditional methods include tests and quizzes; however, there are a host of other tools that will not only keep your students engaged but will also provide the feedback that you need to get a gauge on your students’ understanding. This post offers 5 engaging assessment tools that you can use to fill your assessment toolbox.
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New Blog Series: Extraordinary Math Hacks
By Tammy Roose of Tarheelstate Teacher
Sharpen your pencils, pull out your 10-sided dice and base-10 blocks, and get ready for some math lesson hacks that you can use right away! I’m going to show you some Extra-ordinary Math Hacks that take my math time from *yawn* to “da-Bomb!”
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TEACH KIDS TO BE THANKFUL THIS HOLIDAY WITH STONE SOUP
By Mary Carr of Carberry Creations
We know that social skills are important, and that many of our students could benefit from a bit of direct instruction in the matter, but alas, testing strategies prevail, and social skills fall to the back burner. Perhaps not today. I would like to share with you my favorite read aloud story for this time of year which will allow you to target the test taking strategies, and with only a little extra time from your day, you can integrate a bit of social skills curriculum in too (but shhh… don’t tell the politicians, or school administrators.)
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Connecting with Parents
By Dr Crystal Brown of Dr Crystal Brown
20th Century and 21st Century Communication Mash-Up: Learn two effective ways to communicate with students’ parents.
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So Much to Be Thankful For
By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern
As a teacher, I feel it’s part of my responsibility to help my students think about the good things that they have going, and to be thankful for their blessings.
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I can remember my grandmother sitting in her big rocking chair that was placed in her favorite spot, next to a picture window where she kept all of her plants. I would sit on her lap and she would sing about the beautiful autumn leaves dancing to the ground in their colorful dresses. I can’t remember the tune or the words, but that wonderful memory has always been vivid in my mind. as if it were yesterday. I’m so thankful for this experience.
