Parent Teacher Conferences are right around the corner. The beginning of the school year has gone by SO fast! I am wanting to try something new
Concerned about the state of the world, Canadian author and illustrator Elise Gravel created a wonderfully timely illustrated poster that explains the
When kids and teens self-harm, it can be challenging for parents to find the middle space between over and under reacting. I created this resource to help find that middle ground.
Your child's brain hierarchy determines how your child learns and develops. How they develop when they are young determines their learning in the classroom.
Follow these five steps to teach a child to read. Helpful for parents, homeschoolers, and teachers that are teaching beginning readers.
You dreamed of a bilingual child, but now you have nightmares of dictée.
In the aftermath of a post covid society, it's important to take a step back and learn how we can relieve anxiety over things we cannot control. The idea of "locus of control" has been
A guide on how to make a calm down kit using your senses to help with anxiety, low mood, trauma and well-being made by a therapist. You will receive a guide sheet with examples and a blank sheet so you can create your own. A great resource for anyone but especially children, parents, teachers, therapists and those involved in mental health and well-being Please note, this is a digital download. It’s an A4 document to allow you to have room to write down your ideas As a therapist who works with children and adults I know it can be hard to deal with mental health issues. This document incorporates grounding techniques, as well as your senses, to create a plan for you when you are feeling anxious, low or detached. It’s so hard to think when you’re feeling distressed so planning ahead can be a great way to manage your emotions when they are overwhelming
What has teeth but no mouth? Find out the answer to this and more riddles in this Riddles and Codes worksheet.
People who recognize their own strengths tend to be happier and have greater self-esteem. However, when a person uses their strengths every day, they can...
With the passing of dyslexia laws in the state of New Jersey in 2014, there has been an increased focus on reading disabilities and dyslexia particularly in the area of effective assessment and remediation. More and more parents and health related professionals are looking to understand the components of effective dyslexia testing and who is
Because our words matter.
Helping a young man with depression reminded me of my own struggles, and how challenging the journey is.
So this is called, "Five Favorite Pins of January" and I am so happy to participate. Thank you, Aileen Miracle from the amazing "Mrs. Miracle's Music Room" for the invite! If you haven't seen her blog, oh my...put that on your "things I need to take time to read and get inspired to do list." This is my very first "Linky Party," too - so if you simply click on this picture at the end of my blog post, it will take you to Aileen's 5 Favorite Pins of January post! Here are my 5 Favorite Pins this month: #1 Before You Tell the Teacher... Man, oh man! Since we have gotten back from winter break I felt as if I needed a tape recorder since I kept saying over and over, did you try to solve the problem? I saw this on pinterest and was SO happy to add it as a quick and easy reminder for my little guys. Now I simply point if there is a little wide-eyed friend tugging at me (as I'm in the middle of a song...ahem!) LOL. This pin is from "The Littlest Scholars" Blog - just click the picture and it takes you to the blog where you can download and print this great poster for your classroom! #2 Recorder Clip Art Talk about perfect timing! It's almost time for "Recorder Karate! at my school!" I was psyched to see that Denise at Dancing Crayon created this very kid-friendly set! I love them and can use them for soooo many activities. Click the pic to grab these goodies! #3 Unlock the Door - Syncopa Version So I am a big fan of Aileen Miracle's TpT products and let me tell you, last year, when I found her first version of "Unlock the Door" I was hooked! My kids worked SO hard to figure out which key had the correct rhythm. Such a fun way for your students to practice syncopated rhythms. Each page has a key with a notated rhythm pattern - the students listen to a sound clip and have to choose which "key" will unlock the door! It's adorable and engaging, and perfect to assess your student's skills. #4 Monster Invastion Composing What a find! I pinned immediately and did not regret it. David at Make Moments Matter, has a great blog with tons of ideas for your music room. After reading this post about his "Monster Invasion" game, I went bananas and ran out to the Dollar Tree to grab some "monsters" of my own. You see, well the only way to get rid of the monsters invading the music room is to compose your own 4 measure pattern! Check out the directions for this game and I guarantee you'll be inspired to make your own set and your students will have a great time COMPOSING (we all know we need more composing in our lessons!) and having time to be creative! I'm thinking about extending the activity to have the students add the solfege and turn them into "Melody Monsters" and sing and play their compositions on instruments. Exciting!!! Thank you for the GREAT post, David!!! #5 The Dum-Dum Song! So I stumbled upon this pin one night and after watching it, my first thought, "I am TOTALLY teaching this to my 4th grade chorus!!! ha!!!" I think I will teach them just a little bit at a time during warm-ups, and add onto it each time we meet. What a fun and engaging challenge. Just click the picture or the link below and get ready to giggle. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/315181673893691570/ And I just have to add.... an Extra Special Pin (and a freebie from a lovely and talented friend in Canada) This is something that is very close to my heart. I hope you can take a moment to check it out and maybe pass it on to your other fellow teachers in your schools. What a beautiful way to help our students demonstrate the power of kindness. Random Acts of Kindness Book http://whimsyworkshop.blogspot.ca/2013/12/random-acts-of-kindness-class-project.html Click this picture below to go to Aileen Miracle's blog and check out her five favorite pins of January Do you have 5 favorites, too? Comment below and then, link up! Directions are on her page below her post. Thank you and "sing"-ya later! Tina
Being intentional about spending 90% of time in the target language? Be intentional in how you explain it to students & parents too! This includes a FREE handout for back to school night, or parent-teacher conferences detailing how students can be successful in a Spanish class that spends 90% of the time in Spanish!
