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Those wheels west toward a distant mountain valley called Salt Lake and a dream called Zion were so much a part of the thinking of the early Saints that even the separation of family members, sending one at a time as the means could manage, was common. Just to set your foot there, for a son or brother to plant a crop and call it home, for a baby bearing your name to catch its first breath in the mountain air, this ensured your family’s inheritance in Zion.
Fall in love with this beautifully designed map of the world. Bring the world into your home with a wooden world map, a 'must have' for every travel enthusiast! A wooden map on the wall is a real eye-catcher in every living room. Do you want to keep track of where you've been in the world, or are you constantly thinking where the next trip is going? This wooden world map is ideal for on your wall! The map has been cut out from 100 % Bamboo wood or MDF with Oak or Walnut veneer. We also have a black edition of our world map. Using extreme precision with our laser cutter, we managed to reveal every geographical detail of the world. The world map has detailed land borders and the main islands and large lakes have been added. The wood has a thickness of 6 mm, which creates a beautiful 3D effect and shadow on the wall. The applied wood oil makes the wood grain even more visible. We deliver the world map standard with 15 black felt place markers designed by us, so you can keep track of where you have been or want to go. Do you want more or in other colors? Then you can order more with this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/745642441/felt-markers-for-wooden-worldmap-pushpin?ref=listings_manager_table ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HOW TO ORDER 1. Choose your size 2. Choose your wood color Personalization: Enter the world map projection you want. Enter your shipping details. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COLOR, PROJECTION & SIZE The maps are available in three sizes, three wood colors and two projections: WOOD COLOR - Oak - Bamboo - Walnut - Black SIZE - Antarctica projection - Medium: 105 x 40 cm [41.3 x 17.8 inches] - Large: 150 x 60 cm [59.0 x 23.6 inches] - XL: 210 x 80 cm [82.6 x 31.5 inches] SIZE - Mercator projection - Medium: 90 x 45 cm [35.4 x 17.7 inches] - Large: 135 x 65 cm [53.0 x 25.6 inches] - XL: 185 x 90 cm [72.8 x 35.4 inches] Above sizes are based on the outer dimensions of the map. Each map is made from a unique piece of wood, and can therefore slightly differ in color. The wood is finished with oil, which gives the map a very warm and natural look and also protects against dirt. Not sure which type of wood to choose? Or do you want to know if the wooden worldmap really sticks to your wall? Then you can order wood samples first. You will receive four pieces of wood in an envelope: bamboo, walnut, oak and black. On the back there is also the strong double-sided tape in that way you can test how well it sticks to your wall. https://www.etsy.com/listing/663105232/wood-samples-of-our-wooden-world-maps ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ APPLYING THE WORLD MAP Applying the wooden world map on your wall is surprisingly simple. With the templates of the contours, the positioning of a whole continent and even a small island is easy! The back of the wood is provided with high quality double-sided tape, so it sticks to wall perfectly. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PROCESSING & SHIPPING TIME After ordering, we will need 1-3 business days for production and then it will be shipped to your specified address. We ship from the Netherlands, which normally takes about 7 days to arrive in Europe and about 7-14 days to arrive worldwide. In some cases, it could take longer though, because it gets held back by customs. This is something that is out of our hands, we hope you understand. Luckily this doesn't happen very often, but we think it's only fair to let you know. Please note that import VAT may apply for international shipping, this includes the United Kingdom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WARRANTY: We guarantee our wooden world maps against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase. If problems like this might occur, please contact us. Visit our: www.facebook.com/CreativeUseOfTechnology/ www.instagram.com/creativeuseoftechnology/ or our website: www.creativeuseoftechnology.com
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Discover step-by-step strategies, personalized examples on how to write behavior goals, and real-life examples to navigate the world of behavior goals with confidence. From identifying specific behaviors to crafting measurable and achievable goals, this resource provides insights for both seasoned educators and those new to the classroom. Foster a positive learning environment. Dive into the art of behavior goal-setting today!
This post contains affiliate links to products that I have personally used and love! 💕 Crying kinder: "Art teacher! He pushed me!!" Me: "Why did you push her?" Other on-the-verge of crying kinder: "Because I'm number 7! She was in my spot!!" Crying kinder: "Nuh uhhhh!!" Let's be real people. We get this EVERY. TIME. KINDERGARTEN. LINES. UP. While I normally use moments like these as opportunities to teach students good manners (like saying excuse me instead of pushing someone over), wouldn't it be great if it didn't happen at all? What if we could call our students to line up and they immediately knew exactly where to line up to get into line order!? In comes line-up dot spots. The best classroom management idea I've seen in quite some time! Special thanks to @2art.chambers and @mrsdow_artroom for the awesome inspiration! To make these beautiful floor spots I used some very colorful vinyl that I found on Amazon (of course). And to make it even better.. it's on Prime! 💕 **Update: Since writing this post the vinyl has become unavailable. It looks like this vinyl might be a good alternative (though I have not personally tried it). So two days after I placed my order, I received a package with 30 sheets of vinyl in a plethora of colors (including 3 black sheets - 2 glossy, 1 matte). My initial plan was to cut out the circles on my own but then my mom suggested that I use the Cricut that she had just bought. I gotta say - I LOVE the Cricut. It saved me SO much time cutting and to top it off - all the cuts are absolutely perfect (which is great for a perfectionist like me)! I cut out (okay the Cricut cut out) 26 8" diameter circles, a star for the line leader spot (which I forgot at home today), and then numbers for each spot. To install the spots on my classroom floor, I began by spraying the floor with rubbing alcohol (to help remove any oils or residues). Then I peeled off each circle from its sheet and slowly lowered it onto the floor. To help reduce air bubbles, I used my rubber clay smoother to flatten the vinyl down gradually. Then once the dots were down, I just placed the numbers on top. The numbers were probably the most frustrating part of the whole project. Getting the two-digit numbers aligned to each other and in the center of the dot was tricky. Guys I cannot wait until my kids come in tomorrow! My plan right now is to have my students find their number and then stand NEXT to it. I figured this would help prolong the life of my dots. 😊
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If you are reading this article right now, then you have a student, students, or even a class that knows how to push your buttons. Before you make for final decision to leave teaching altogether and embark in a career as a professional circus tightrope walker, read this article. This article will provide helpful classroom tips that will help you make it through the rest of the year. 1. Don't Take It Personal This first tip might seem hard, but it is so true. Many students are well meaning. After a long day, a pile of things to do, and deadlines, it might feel as though a student is targeting you directly. By reminding yourself that it is not personal, it will be much easier to forget about a bad school encounter when you get home. 2. Establish Relationships Celebrating successes and having brief chitchats will let a student know that you are redirecting a behavior but have genuine care and concern about the student's school success. At the beginning of the school year, I like to call parents just to introduce myself and let them know something good that I have observed. Having students fill out a sheet that lists hobbies and interests also helps. These conversations are great bridge builders. If there is a problem later on, a parent and child will know that you come from a genuine place of concern. 3. Have Check-Ins Sidestepping bad behavior before it happens is helpful. I use behavior plans with students that have repetitive disruptive behaviors. A student can do a progress check every hour, in the mornings or afternoons or just once a day. This helps students become more self-aware. This also make it easier to identify any triggers that lead to problematic behaviors such as transition times, lunch, etc. 4. Celebrate Good Things Point out the times when a student is following directions and celebrate it. This is often very helpful. Additional Resources Click Here To Access Them If you are reading this article right now, then you have a student, students, or even a class that knows how to push your buttons. Before you make for final decision to leave teaching altogether and embark in a career as a professional circus tightrope walker, read this article. This article will provide helpful classroom tips that will help you make it through the rest of the year. 1. Don't Take It Personal This first tip might seem hard, but it is so true. Many students are well meaning. After a long day, a pile of things to do, and deadlines, it might feel as though a student is targeting you directly. By reminding yourself that it is not personal, it will be much easier to forget about a bad school encounter when you get home. 2. Establish Relationships Celebrating successes and having brief chitchats will let a student know that you are redirecting a behavior but have genuine care and concern about the student's school success. At the beginning of the school year, I like to call parents just to introduce myself and let them know something good that I have observed. Having students fill out a sheet that lists hobbies and interests also helps. These conversations are great bridge builders. If there is a problem later on, a parent and child will know that you come from a genuine place of concern. 3. Have Check-Ins Sidestepping bad behavior before it happens is helpful. I use behavior plans with students that have repetitive disruptive behaviors. A student can do a progress check every hour, in the mornings or afternoons or just once a day. This helps students become more self-aware. This also make it easier to identify any triggers that lead to problematic behaviors such as transition times, lunch, etc. 4. Celebrate Good Things Point out the times when a student is following directions and celebrate it. This is often very helpful. Additional Resources Click Here To Access Them If you are reading this article right now, then you have a student, students, or even a class that knows how to push your buttons. Before you make for final decision to leave teaching altogether and embark in a career as a professional circus tightrope walker, read this article. This article will provide helpful classroom tips that will help you make it through the rest of the year. 1. Don't Take It Personal This first tip might seem hard, but it is so true. Many students are well meaning. After a long day, a pile of things to do, and deadlines, it might feel as though a student is targeting you directly. By reminding yourself that it is not personal, it will be much easier to forget about a bad school encounter when you get home. 2. Establish Relationships Celebrating successes and having brief chitchats will let a student know that you are redirecting a behavior but have genuine care and concern about the student's school success. At the beginning of the school year, I like to call parents just to introduce myself and let them know something good that I have observed. Having students fill out a sheet that lists hobbies and interests also helps. These conversations are great bridge builders. If there is a problem later on, a parent and child will know that you come from a genuine place of concern. 3. Have Check-Ins Sidestepping bad behavior before it happens is helpful. I use behavior plans with students that have repetitive disruptive behaviors. A student can do a progress check every hour, in the mornings or afternoons or just once a day. This helps students become more self-aware. This also make it easier to identify any triggers that lead to problematic behaviors such as transition times, lunch, etc. 4. Celebrate Good Things Point out the times when a student is following directions and celebrate it. This is often very helpful. Additional Resources Click Here To Access Them
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GUYS! I am SO EXCITED! Our new addition is complete and the physical space of our school has doubled. It is so nice to not have to push your way through the halls. It’s like there’s breathing room now. We also have a new art room, so I HAVE MY OWN ROOM NOW. I’m so thrilled that we don’t have to share a room anymore and all of our supplies can spread out. I have the old room and our … Read more... →
Hey everyone! It's Deanna here from A Primary Owl! Today, I am talking formative assessments....this has been a huge push in my school this year. We have been focusing on Formative Instructional Practices like posting clear learning targets for students, making sure students know their learning targets and regular formative assessments to drive your instruction. So, I want to share with you 5 quick ways you can check for understanding during or after your lesson. You probably already use these strategies, but do you view at them as formative assessments?? Exit tickets are an excellent way to check for understanding. But you don't just have to wait until the students are "exiting".....you can have students write what they remember from the lesson the previous day. During the lesson, stop and have students jot down their ideas. I love using index cards for this! I have tons of them and they are super cheap. It takes just few minutes to pass them out and it is easy for students to write on the lines. Exit ticket charts or "What Stuck With You Today?" charts are great for this too. I love using my "Think and Respond" Chart. This is just another easy way to check in with students: I love white boards. We use them constantly in my room during our lessons. I recently felt like I won the lottery when I was in my local Dollar Tree store....they had these dry erase boards with handles only $1.00 each!!! I literally felt like doing a happy dance right there in the aisle! We have used them tons during math and also when we are reviewing multiple choice items for quizzes. I have them write their answers on their white boards and show me. I can quickly tell who didn't get the correct answer and who needs to look around for help before answering. I can pull those friends into a small group later for reteaching. Seems simple but we do a quick check on our fingers all the time. I say, "Give me a thumbs up if you understand, thumbs down if you are still having trouble, thumbs in the middle if you still need more time." Another way I use this is when we watch a BrainPop video, we do the little quizzes together and I have my students show one finger for answer A, two for answer B, etc. Easy and no prep or papers to print! Another scale that we use besides our fingers is a rating scale. While some students might find it hard to show their fingers because they might embarrassed to admit they don't understand a concept. Using a personal rating scale is less public. I made these, laminated them and my students keep them in their pencil boxes. Students can privately show me how they are doing. You can get your free template by clicking the picture: Finally, my favorite way to check student's learning is using technology. Here we are playing Quizlet Live, our new favorite obsession! These are just a few of my favorite tech tools for keeping students engaged and evaluating their learning during the unit we are working on. Thank for stopping by today! Pin for later:
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I have been active the past month in the role as an arts educator visiting grade five classes in a couple of elementary school classrooms here in the city of Thunder Bay. This is through the Community Arts and Heritage Education Project or CAHEP. I have been actively getting placements in schools through this program since 2006. This year the learners have been given the opportunity to learn relief block printmaking. Not only do they get to try a brand new visual arts technique but learn about the principles of design and explore colour theory in the process. This years theme for the program is Thinking Outside the Box. Here is the Project Overview for the second and most recent venture: Project Title: Construction This project uses relief block printmaking as the basis for the creation of hand printed imagery that utilizes several stages of process from start to finish. Learners were given the opportunity to use two surfaces to create a two colour print on paper. One surface was left solid and the second surface was carved into using special cutting blades to produce a relief design. Prints were produced by using careful registration of paper and application of ink to both sides of a block in two separate printing sessions. To begin, the learners were encouraged to think about and share dialogue revolving around the concept of the word structure. Using photo reference they focused on a particular section of either a manmade or nature made structure. They enlarged the chosen area and proceeded to develop it and construct a colour print that would allow it to be viewed in an entirely different way. This is where adhering to the theme of “thinking outside of the box” came into play. Learners were also challenged by utilizing the principles of design in their respective works of art. During the project they learned about such important areas such as line, shape, positive and negative space, rhythm, repetition, texture, composition, contrast to name but a few. Using linoleum cutting tools they were able to carve their images into a soft composite material (softoleum). Ink was applied to the relief surfaces using brayers and prints were made in two colour combinations on paper using traditional hand printing methods. An emphasis was made on using complementary and split complementary colour combinations in the prints that would allow for real contrasts and impact in the images. The students printed a solid colour square first and then the cut side of the block with their design was printed over top in a contrasting colour. Materials used: Softoleum blocks, linocutting tools, water based printing inks, soft rubber brayers, registration boards, subi printmaking paper, rubbing sticks, spray adhesive, white foamcore board panels, spray adhesive Individual panels contain 6 prints are stacked vertically with an overall measurement 25.4 cm (10 inches) in width by 101.6 cm (40 inches in height). Each image explores the concept of structure in two colours. The finished results have been very good. I have put together a display module where an equal number of prints (6) are affixed to a foamboard panel in a vertical format. Four of the panels will be hinged together into a four sided column and set on a table to allow for 360 degree viewing. The results of these sessions will be presented to the public in a day in Feb. at a Community based Arts Fiesta held annually in our local auditorium. Then the works will continue as a display in a public space such as an art gallery or other public accesible space for a longer duration through the month of March. Below are some photos that were taken during different stages of the projects. cutting the softoleum using linocutters reference for the drawing on the block is from a colour rough sketch water based Speedball inks applied to the block using a rubber brayer that was rolled out onto brayer from plate glass surface registration of block on simple cardboard with foamboard strip taped on top. The paper is held in place with push pins and the paper is set over the inked block and burnished using a plastic rubbing stick using constant pressure in a circular motion. back to back prints hung to dry on a clothes line. One of several stations set up for application of different colours of inks to the blocks. zig zag design - orange printed over top of a solid violet square detail from square print panel - spiral shell design printed in green over red (complementary colours) another detail from a print panel spider web study - yellow over top of a solid red square four panels each with six prints that will be hinged together to create a four sided column display Each print is 14 x 14.6 cm (5.5 x 5.75 inches) and there are a total of 24 prints in total. .
Worksheet to go with Julia Cook's book on anger management "SodaPop Head". Helps students to identify their triggers and cool down strategies.
GUYS! I am SO EXCITED! Our new addition is complete and the physical space of our school has doubled. It is so nice to not have to push your way through the halls. It’s like there’s breathing room now. We also have a new art room, so I HAVE MY OWN ROOM NOW. I’m so thrilled that we don’t have to share a room anymore and all of our supplies can spread out. I have the old room and our … Read more... →
If you work with children, I can promise you that you will come across at least one student that has these difficult behaviors. Not only are they really stressful for the teacher but they impact the student’s life in many ways. Behaviors like disrespect and defiance can make classroom's chaotic.
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