Explore these ELA websites & activities for your middle school English students. These lessons, websites and activities will help you teach virtually!
Take a look at this interactive infographic to see how CML can affect you from your head to your toes.
I have been reading a blog written by a self-confessed Psychopath (who scored 36.8 on Hare’s Psychopathy Checklist) who writes engaging and well-informed articles about his disorder. I’…
An RFP (Request for Proposal) is often confused with an RFI (Request for Information) - but the two are fundamentally different. What is the difference between an RFP and an RFI? It comes down to four key areas: Purpose, Focus, Timing, and Response. The purpose of an RFP is to select a vendor whereas the purpose of an RFI is to create a pool of qualified vendors. The Focus of an RFP is more defined, whereas an RFI is broad and often topical. The timing of an RFP occurs later on in the procurement cycle than an RFI. Lastly, the response for an RFP is much more detailed and customized than for an RFI. Learn more about RFPs at AgencySparks.com/RFP.
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This anchor chart is a quick divisibility rules reference for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7*, 8, 9 and 10. It can either be slipped into a notebook or binder or enlarged for a math word wall. Students who struggle with multiplication and division will benefit from this reference because of the simplicity and concrete steps. Divisibility rules come in handy when finding GCF, LCM, prime factorizing, simplifying radicals and factoring in algebra. *There are 2 versions of the poster inside-- one with the new 7 divisibility rule and one without. You may also like: GCF and LCM Digital Math Escape Room Divisibility Rules Pennant Banner - print and virtual classroom GCF & LCM Solve 'n Check! Task Cards - print and digital 6th Grade Math Word Wall - print and digital
Articles Free ESL Printable Grammar Worksheets, Eal Exercises, Efl Questions, Tefl Handouts, Esol Quizzes, Multiple Choice Tests, Elt Activities, English Teaching and Learning Resources, Information and Rules for kids
Grâce aux neurosciences cognitives, 4 facteurs principaux de réussite d'un apprentissage ont pu être identifiés. On vous explique tout dans cet article.
Visual project management is a trend we all need to be aware of. Learn how to make your project communications pop and to present your data clearly, whatever information preference your stakeholders have.
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I admit it.I hate clutter. I don’t like it in my house. I don’t like it in my classroom. It distracts me, and really makes me a bit crazy. My school system focuses a lot on creating anc…
Project based learning has been a part of teaching forever. It’s nothing new, but we’ve seen a resurgence within the past few years and it's a buzzword we all like to use. I get quite a few questions from teachers asking how they can start and what they can try. That’s why I’ve put together some of my favorite tips for getting started and what to expect when you decide to take the plunge…and I think you should. Sure, some of these might be simple, but they're worth repeating and thinking about. Pick a Topic You Like If you’re excited about a topic, there’s a pretty good chance your students will be too. That’s why I suggest finding a topic you really like. Maybe you want to do something that involves animals or building/designing a city. Whatever it is, make sure you’re invested. Your students will follow your lead. Full article here. Start Small To Find Your Comfort Zone When it comes to PBL in your class—do what makes you most comfortable. This might mean beginning with a small project or just a sample with your students. No one knows your classroom better than you and no one knows your teaching better than you. Don’t worry about scale, length of time, and complexity. Just start small and find your comfort zone. Full article here. Paper Projects Are Excellent Options Sometimes the best PBL only includes paper. Sometimes all the problem solving, designing, and hard work is contained on a couple of sheets of paper. It can be simple. Many of the PBLs I create use this paper-based frame work because it works well in the classroom. Ease-of-use is your friend. Full article here. Students design a zoo using while focusing on area and perimeter. See It Here. Use Materials You Already Have Make it simple on yourself and focus on using classroom materials that are readily at your disposal. Do not go and buy the latest gadgets or drop a hundred bucks at Target. Most simple PBLs can be conquered with classroom items, a little ingenuity, and the recycle bin. Let Go (of some control) Ana and Elsa are correct—Let it go. You’ll have to give up some of the control. You can’t control every aspect of PBLs because each student (or group) will have different results. This doesn’t mean it’s classroom chaos—it just means we have to hand the reins over to the students. Let them learn how to learn. Be Open-Ended With The Students Many times students will want definitive answers for EVERYTHING! I tell my students that if they ask me what they can do (within a project) I will always say “YES”. I don't like to limit options and thinking. Too many times kids are told to hide their imagination inside (sadly)—not with PBL. This can be difficult concept for kids (which make sad), but we're working on it. Share Awesome Ideas With Your Class When You See Or Hear One When I walk around the room checking in (and spying) I hear and see the coolest things and thinking taking place. Those ideas need to be shared with everyone. All the kids need to hear about them because it'll spark other students' imagination. It might seem simple—but it works. Kids need to use each other as jumping-off points, without always having to rely on teachers. A third grade class created an entire city using only geometry skills, paper, glue, and scissors. See Geometrocity here. Include All Levels Of Learners Project Based Learning IS NOT just for talented and gifted students. It's for EVERYONE! In fact, I’d argue it’s just as important for lower leveled learners. Why is that, you ask? Well, many of our struggling learners have learned incredible strategies for staying afloat in the classroom. They apply these same strategies here and it works in an incredible way. These projects are incredible engagement tools for reluctant/hesitant learners. Multimedia is the Best Hook Videos, images, music, Netflix, YouTube--use them all. Show students the multiple avenues of ways to learn. These are all hooks for the students and they love them. When my students build their ski resorts, I like to show them an 8 minute movie on ski resorts around the world. They are amazed and excited to start. When we learn about the rainforest I play an 11 hour loop of jungle sounds (found on Youtube). It’s filled with rain showers, buzzing bugs, monkeys playing the in trees. Get Physically Comfortable When Working Let students move wherever they need to in the classroom. Floor, tables, small groups. A quiet room means NO ONE is really learning/discussing/collaborating. I want my kids intermingling, sharing ideas, and stealing ideas to create better ones. Those are some of my top tips for getting started. If you have questions, just let me know. Or if you’re a just a fan of PBLs, I’d love to hear what you do. To see more just click the images below.
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I hate the first week of school. It fills me with anxiety and dread. I once loved the smell of new crayons and was excited over the new backpacks and folders. Now I worry. I parent children from ha…
Are you looking for some new ideas or ways to use informal assessments in your classroom? This is a complete A to Z list of assessment ideas for you!
I was recently in a third grade classroom and was struck by the presence of rules that were posted for how to have a conversation. Having visited many middle and high schools, I think these same rules could -- and probably should -- be posted there as well.
What is it about a trauma that makes peoples memories so fuzzy? Find out in this article.
As the reading skills progress to the third grade, students recognize the word shape rather than a letter shape. The article is written in optimal font size with 45-50 characters per line. The piece consists app 250 words with an average word length of 4 characters and an average sentence length of 10 words. ATOS level: 5.
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Do you know that as many as 59 million Americans have thyroid issues, but the majority don’t even know it yet? Many have symptoms but don't realize it is
Here is a collection of articles I have formatted for printing - like mini books. There are also some one page printable resources (lists or exercises condensed to one page). These downloadable PDFs can be printed out easily on your own printer (no images falling off the pages etc.). Note that the articles on this page have more content than the articles on the site because I know more now so when I'm formatting them I add content and make other improvements.
Autism has long been misunderstood but as society grows in understanding and acceptance, we realize that many accomplished individuals – from history to the present day – fall on the autism spectrum. Let's explore some of the more notable contemporar
The Living Legacy of Trauma Flip Chart Summarizing the most current research and theoretical concepts in trauma treatment This psychoeducational flip chart consists of 22 diagrams with text summarizing the most current research and theoretical concepts in trauma treatment in a simple graphic format understandable for most clients. The use of these simple diagrams increases […]
So, are you itching for winter break to get here or what?!? I am drowning here, people! Between report cards, conferences (for my students and my own kids!), shopping, baking, parties, wrapping... DROWNING!Don't get me
Love podcasts? Check out this post in the form of a podcast episode on The Classroom Commute Podcast :
English Health and Medical Words Vocabulary, Definition and Examples Health Vocabulary In this article, we will provide information on health vocabulary. Such words will help you to comfortably write about health-related issues or to talk about health-related issues in a possible test. These topics can also help you read in case of a possible illness or discomfort. Let’s take a closer look at the health vocabulary examples; Abduction: Movement of all or part of the arm or leg from the vertical axis of the body. Abscess: It is the accumulation of pus in one place. It is a body’s response
This article includes information about getting started on a low histamine diet to help manage troublesome symptoms. Learn which foods should be avoided and which can be enjoyed.
Do you need a clear-cut explanation of data science? The What-Where-Who infographic defines all key processes and roles in data science. Check it out!
In his seminal article ‘Wicked Problems in Design Thinking’, Richard Buchanan emphasized that designers often engage in conceiving and planning “what does not yet exist, and this occurs in the…
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Grâce aux neurosciences cognitives, 4 facteurs principaux de réussite d'un apprentissage ont pu être identifiés. On vous explique tout dans cet article.
