Not Mushroom on this Mossy Stump by Paul Harris

Composting is a fun and easy-to-learn activity that kids can take part in, benefit the environment and learn some great lessons from at the same time.

On February 2017, The Guardian published an article about how much of the plastics are recycled in the world. Everytime we go to the supermarket we see shelves full of food in plastic packagings or…

Moving up to a new grade level, I felt it was important to hold my students accountable for their work and help them stay organized. To save some money for families this year - I created these homework logs that display by the week. I think it is easier than the parents than a nightly planner but does have some of the same features. When I set up my room, we will have a designated location where the list of homework will be kept daily and students will be responsible for writing it on these pages in their take home folders. I wanted a simple layout that could be used weekly. Assignments (self explanatory) list assignments to work on that night. Upcoming Events - dates of tests this week. They will be on the board ahead of time so writing on the correct day will know how far in advance to study. Initials are for the parents. In 4th grade, I feel that parents should still be involved and know what is going on even though students are the ones accountable for their work. Click to download your copy if you think it could work in your classroom. What do you use? Anything else printable you can point me to, to help keep track of homework and assignments?

Are you getting blue in the face trying to get your child to listen? They may be listening but might not understand. Here's how you can communicate better.

As parents we need to teach our kids good habits that take care of our planet. This Earth Day learning craft is fun and teaches an important lesson to kids!

Learning to Give Back to our EarthThe first thing that might come to your mind when you hear “Indian Streets'' could be the typical local road filled with shops on either side, cars parked here and there in an un-orderly manner, trash thrown around which causes these roads to smell and somehow a cow right in the middle of the street that is creating traffic, right? We often do not realise this but the way our physical environment is maintained has a direct impact on our wellness. For example, if

Learning to Give Back to our EarthThe first thing that might come to your mind when you hear “Indian Streets'' could be the typical local road filled with shops on either side, cars parked here and there in an un-orderly manner, trash thrown around which causes these roads to smell and somehow a cow right in the middle of the street that is creating traffic, right? We often do not realise this but the way our physical environment is maintained has a direct impact on our wellness. For example, if

In a highly effective learning environment, there are opportunities for students to revisit old thinking while grappling with new ideas.

PYP Learner Attitudes - Diary Template This product allows children to record when and how they are demonstrating each of the PYP Learner Attitudes. It defines the meaning of each attitude in simple language and aims to focus the students attention on their learning habits.

Happy Back-to-School 2017!!!! Can you hear my excitement!?!? You can't??? Well, I'm screaming at you through the computer!!Phew!! Friends, I am beat!! There is truly no tired like back-to-school TEACHER TIRED!! (Well, maybe just-had-a-newborn-and-also-have-a-toddler tired...

These classroom management strategies will help teachers with all levels of experience with managing classroom behaviours.

This post includes 20 Earth Day Activities for Preschoolers! You will not be disappointed by the amazing set of activities available within this post!

“I’m just not good at this. I’m stupid.” How many teachers have heard a student say that before? There is a distinctive difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset in children. Every teacher has no doubt encountered a student with a “fixed mindset.” When a student is in such a state of mind,

The path our children will choose once they are grown is unknown to us, and not all will find themselves going to a traditional college or university. But what we do know is that different habits and strategies apply not just to academic success, but to success in all areas of life!

Traveling with a pet is both fun and rewarding. We’ve compiled a list of thethings owners can do to ensure an RV trip is enjoyable for them and their cats.

Implementing effective Socratic seminars is a multistep process that takes careful planning.

Update 8-13-2016: I just made my Leadergram Bulletin Board resource available for download here. It will be sure to add plenty of leadership swag to your class! In addition to the Leadergram board set, you'll also be able to decorate with banners like me! * Original Post * This is my 4th year teaching at a Leader in Me school. Yet, this was the first year I've really embraced and explicitly taught Habit 8: Find Your Voice, and Inspire Others to Find Theirs. While working on growing students' inner voices, I had an epiphany to connect our study of "Leaders of Change" with student artwork and/or photos displayed in an Instagram-style. POOF! Leadergram was born!! To prep, all I did was gather tagboard (the only cardstock I had on hand in the classroom) and then I cut them into squares. Since my tagboard was only 9 inches wide, I had to cut 4.5x4.5 squares. Next, I posed the question to students: What do you think "Leaders of Change" look like? I emphasized there is no one "right" or "wrong" response because our earlier discussions have solidified the idea that anyone can be a leader. Some students drew ordinary kids helping out. The student above connected to the text we're currently reading, The Hope Chest. This story focuses on the issue of women not having an equal right to vote in America until 1920, so my artistically-talented student drew a Suffragist in action. Others took a traditional approach and represented an American hero as a "Leader of Change!" Two weeks later, the students and I were ready to update our Leadergram board with a new post. This time they had to illustrate a motivational quote that would inspire them to become a "Leader of Change." First, we watched a couple of Kid President videos calling the world into action. Kid President is hilarious and my class just loves him! Then, we brainstormed a list of quotes that sparked a desire to make a positive change. I shared how Mahatma Gandhi's quote, "Be the change you wish to see in this world," really resonated with me because it puts the purpose of life in perspective for me. For our second post, I experimented with lined notebook paper because I find drawings made by children look really endearing on lined paper for whatever reason. And I figured, lines couldn't hurt if they would need to write inspirational quotes, anyway!.

Just starting out on your Zero Waste Journey? Check out this Beginner's Guide for 5 easy every day Zero Waste swaps you can implement right away! #zerowaste #beginnersguide #sustainable #ecofriendly #zerowasteswap

Ditch test prep for a day and practice answering right-there questions with an engaging Earth Day scavenger hunt! Easy to set up and play.

I'm contemplating adding some Plutarch reading into our rising 5th grader's plan. I've been on Ambleside too many times studying this issue and as of

When it comes to content marketing, distributing said content is a pretty obvious part of the equation. It’s not enough to create (and curate) stellar content; you’ve got to get it out there where it can be found. This is what I have learned about blog distribution tools. Gary Vaynerchuk taught me a great deal. … Continue reading "Clever Blog Distribution Tools to Simplify Your Work Effort"

Getting the classroom ready for the year is always a monumental task. My Waldorf 2nd grade classroom is just about ready and I'm happy to share some of my favorite spaces.

Whether our emotions get the best of us, or we fall into familiar but unproductive habits, here are 7 common classroom management mistakes, and what the research suggests you should do instead.

Bird watching is a wonderful way to study nature and the Great Backyard Bird Count is full of learning opportunities. Grab a printable bird log and seed craft idea and enjoy the count!

Ft. Vancouver High School Library Media Center -- Shaquille O'Neal quotation: "Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do."

Download A Free Desert Animals Unit Study & Lapbook

A wonderful collection of free famous vintage educational Deyrolle posters to download. Both zoological and botanical prints.

One of my very favourite Parent's Review Articles is one written by Charlotte Mason herself in 1892/3 entitled The Home School . In the art...

Wondering what a Charlotte Mason-inspired 3rd grade looks like? Here's a look at our modified CM homeschool plans, reading selections, and curriculum choices for the upcoming school year.

Ideas for a movement shelf in a Montessori classroom

Never give up in your life, you must always believe in yourself. Failure is also part of the learning process. Never give up quotes will help stay strong.

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