February Teacher Talk
Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern
Welcome to our February Teacher Talk. All of us from the Teacher Talk collaborative would like wish you a Happy Valentines Day. We have so many fab things this month from proof-reading ideas, to ELA to math activities, to celebrating Black History Month and President’s Day, you don’t want to miss reading these blog posts from some awesome educators.
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The Proof is in the Pudding, Proof-Reading That Is!
As a veteran English and Social Studies teacher, I’d like to share some effective proof-reading tips that I’ve used to help students improve their writing skills, and to make my life a bit easier.
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Love is All We Need
By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning
Just a little inspiration for building confidence and acceptance in your learning community.
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IMWAYR: Funny Bones
By Lisa Robles of LisaTeachR’s Classroom
Have you read Funny Bones? Winner of multiple awards and a great informational addition to your Dia de Los Muertos collection!
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Valentine’s Day STEM Olympics
Blog post outlines 5 infatuating Valentine’s Day-themed STEM challenges that can be modified for use with grades 2-8. Help Cupid get some target practice, build a tower of love, design the perfect candy container, find the “heaviest” heart, and have a flower frenzy!
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Cooperative Learning – Bring Core Subjects Together for Student Learning!
By M. Moore of Moore Resources
Cooperative Learning – Bring Core Subjects Together for Student Learning!
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What Word Does This Say: B-L-E-N-D?
By Susan Berkowitz of Susan Berkowitz
This is part of a series of posts about phonological awareness and the different steps and skills to teach. This post is about blending sounds and syllables to hear the word.
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Teaching Self-Regulation Skills to Elementary Age Children
Finally! A systematic method to teach self-regulation skills to children with sensory, emotional, and behavioral needs. Color coded task cards give students managed choices to learn specific skills that meet their sensory needs and also calm them down, so that they can perform their academic classroom tasks.
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My Funny Valentine: Love Letters by Arnold Adoff
By Tracy Willis of Wild Child Designs
A review and glimpse into “Love Letters” poetry by Arnold Adoff. This post also includes a teaching idea for its use in the classroom.
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Robots + Math & Science = Total Engagement
By Megan Bodmann of Adventures Teaching 4th
Get your students engaged in learning by introducing robots into your classroom. They are not only a ton of fun, but you can easily utilize them in your math and science lessons. Find out how easy it is to do!
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Playground Problem = Real Life
By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools
The Playground Problem is a real-life math challenge! It keep students engaged and practicing their area and perimeter skills in a meaningful way.
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Understanding Fractions: A 6-Part Series
By Shametria Routt of The Routty Math Teacher
Fractions– a single word that deflates the confidence of our most competent students and adults alike. In this series, I share some of the essential fraction understandings that I have developed over the years, including the many math tools you can use to reinforce these essential skills. With that in mind, each of the six posts highlights a fraction tool and activity that can be used to address a specific Common Core Math Standard (with a few printable freebies too).
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Leveled Math Assessments
By Tammy Roose of Tarheel State Teacher
Do your math assessments encourage a growth mindset? Create an entry point for students who are not yet meeting the standards? Allow above average learners to show they know more than just what’s expected for their grade-level? Find out 7 reasons why I’m committed to leveled math assessments this year!
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