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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini – This easy roasted zucchini recipe is way too good to pass up as an easy zucchini side dish. We make slits into the zucchini, then brush with a mixture of pa…
Classroom toilet pass display. Great way to understand who is in or out of the classroom. Have pupils place this pass on their desk to indicate they are at the toilet and replace when they are back.
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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini – This easy roasted zucchini recipe is way too good to pass up as an easy zucchini side dish. We make slits into the zucchini, then brush with a mixture of pa…
These are my favorite, and most effective, ways of teaching writing to elementary students. You may decide that teaching writing is
This mango bread recipe is way too good to pass up! Learn how to make this incredible treat, plus, get tips for the very best bread every time.
Learn about what causes financial hardship and ways you can get through this hardship. Everyone has hard times and financial hardship!
Teach genetics to your students to help them learn about traits being passed down from parents to their offspring with this fun demonstration.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini – This easy roasted zucchini recipe is way too good to pass up as an easy zucchini side dish. We make slits into the zucchini, then brush with a mixture of pa…
Interrailing Europe is an eco-friendly, easy and low-budget way to visit as much of Europe as you can. These are the 6 best Interrail Routes!
When I started to create this collection, I was google that why do pastel colors attract people? Pastel colors are the most attractive colors of springs. It take us back to out childhood. Go for pastels!
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Interrailing Europe is an eco-friendly, easy and low-budget way to visit as much of Europe as you can. These are the 6 best Interrail Routes!
This recipe is an old favorite. I am certain everyone prepares it this way at sometime or another. I can't imagine a summer that would pass without having this at least once a week when the harvest is in
These light experiments are great science lessons for 1st graders! Aligned with NGSS, the resource also includes books and related activities.
Super moist, EASY, and delicious, this is the Best Banana Bread recipe ever! It’s our favorite way to use up overripe bananas and it freezes really well too!
Postpartum edema is swelling of extremities seen in women after childbirth. It is curable with specific home care and preventative measures. Read on this post.
The most delicious relish recipe that is made with fresh picked zucchini and not cucumbers. A great way to use up the zucchini from your garden so that you can enjoy it all year long!
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How parents create narcissistic children? Are they mere innocent bystanders, or do their actions hold the key to unlocking this personality? Let’s explore.
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Everything you need to know about the small town of Alcala on the west coast of Tenerife. Things to do, best hotels and restaurants.
Track student behavior the quick, efficient way: use a checklist. Free, editable trackers can be used to document and graph behaviors.
Need a classroom management idea to help prevent too many restroom breaks? Check out this QR Codes that scans to keep documentation of restroom breaks. A great way to integrate technology in the classroom!
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How to surprise someone with a vacation they'll never forget. Dive into innovative ways to gift a surprise vacation or flight using a personalized boarding pass. From subtle hints to grand gestures, learn how to make the announcement as memorable as the vacation itself.
Establishing consistent accountability when using the workshop approach to teaching and learning may seem daunting at first. After all, your students are producing, and consuming an immense amount of content during workshop on a daily basis…far more than you can (and want) to grade. The good news is, you don’t have to grade every activity. I know what you’re thinking…”If I stop grading every single thing…there won’t be enough accountability.” The reality is, there are other far more efficient ways to establish accountability and boost meaningful student growth. One of these ways is routine student self-reflection. If you’re ready to bring more student reflection to your classroom, these tips can help you establish routines that maintain consistent accountability in your workshop classroom. Creating Rubrics Together A foundational rubric will help you and your students create a common language that can make ongoing assessment more meaningful and fluid in your classroom. Begin by pulling the rubric your district requires you to use, or write a rubric that communicates your parameters for each level of understanding in your classroom. Rewrite this rubric in your own student-friendly language so you can share these parameters with your class. Making a slide or poster for each level on your rubric so it is easier for students to digest may be helpful. Set aside time in your schedule each day to create a one-week series of work sessions when you and your students can rewrite the rubric again as a class using language that is actually produced by your students. You may opt to: Have all slides/posters on display simultaneously while students rotate to stations where they work in groups to make meaning of each level of understanding. Students can then write their interpretations on the slides/posters, which can be aggregated on the final day. Display one slide/poster each day and host a class conversation that facilitates meaning-making for each level of understanding. Record student ideas as you work toward a common, and final definition for each level of understanding. At the end of these series of work sessions, you and your students will have a rubric that is unpacked by them, rewritten by them, and ready to be used by them. Working together as a class to write a final rubric that will be adopted as the foundation makes conversations about assessments more meaningful and productive. Rubric Drawers Once your class rubric is created, you can make it easy for students to consistently reflect on their work by submitting any assignments to “rubric drawers” that are marked with the definitions for each level of understanding. This built-in practice of self-reflection builds students’ intrinsic motivation to reach higher and produce quality work. If you notice your students have a tendency to submit work to the “wrong” drawer, this signals they need a follow up lesson on the type of work quality required to achieve each level of understanding. Using exemplars (examples of each level of understanding from a particular subject area or activity) can help students build a stronger definition for what work quality looks like. As students build their ability to accurately assess themselves, you can also have them attach a short note of justification for their self-scoring. This will provide insight about any misconceptions they may have about their work or the rubric levels your class has written. If you want to track the score students give themselves on an activity, provide a special pen or stamp that allows them to mark their score before placing it in the drawer. In addition, you can have students submit work with the help of a partner. Once an activity is complete, a student can briefly confer with their assigned partner to get feedback, and make a decision about which drawer a piece should be submitted. This provides an additional layer of motivation for students to reach higher, as they know a peer will be reviewing their work quality. Reflection Letters Another routine that can boost student growth through self-assessment is the writing of reflection letters on a routine basis. Students thrive when they know they have an important role in their assessment process, and will be eager to read your response. Begin by creating a prompt that asks students to reflect specifically on different areas of the assignment that will support their goal setting and goal progress. Also direct students to refer to their rubric to self-assess, and provide justification for their assessment as part of their reflection process. This routine will remind students the importance of keeping the rubric in mind as they complete their work each week, which will foster stronger performance. Set aside time to read these reflection letters and write brief responses which may include your own score using the same rubric, and comments that support your scoring. This written dialogue further emphasizes the value you place on student work and growth. If you find the need to differentiate this letter writing process to support the unique needs of students in your classroom. Here are some differentiation ideas: Have students dictate as you record their reflection. Have students circle their score on a rubric and mark evidence with color-coding or sticky notes. Provide sentence frames to scaffold independence. Self Assessment & Reflection In Your Classroom Ready to give self-reflection a try in your own classroom? Here are a few editable tools to help you get started. Once you’ve established student self-reflection routines in your classroom, stop by and share your experience. I look forward to hearing about the growth your students make, and the freedom you feel from teaching in a workshop classroom where accountability and engagement are off the charts.
One teacher chose to show her students how to treat others is a truly unforgettable way, and I'll be passing it on to my kids for sure.
It's no secret... we LOVE small towns! So, when we read about the small town of Radovljica, located just a short drive from Lake Bled, we made sure to check it out! The colorful facades of the Old Town cheerfully radiated in the bright summer sun. Radovljica has the highest amount of sunny days in the entire Gorenjska region. History Abounds in Radovljica The entire municipality of Radovljica is made up of four dozen individual settlements and nearly 20,000 people, though it is the Old Town center that is of most interest to visitors. Also, something unique about Radovljica is
Feeling a bit blue and want to update your look for next season? Well, you should try a new hair color! We have just the thing for you. Check out our list of 22 new and exciting hair color ideas to try this year!
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This delicious garlic butter is easy to make, and you'll want to spread it on everything from baguettes to steak! This recipe is a simple way to elevate a dinner table staple.
This traditional Ukrainian borscht combines the earthiness of beets with the freshness of dill and other vegetables. A hearty, healthy and frugal way to use up your garden vegetables and stretch your food budget while filling your family's bellies this fall!
Want more teaching time and less monitoring behavior? This Classroom Behavior Management strategy is for you!
Learn the best way to sharpen photos to get that WOW! factor, using the High-Pass filter in Adobe Photoshop + free Photoshop Action included!
In 2023, UNESCO named Copenhagen the World Capital of Architecture. So, here are some of the best Copenhagen architecture you have to see!
Villach, Austria was definitely not on the original list of my summer travel destination; in fact, it is a town that I had never even heard off. However, I needed a way to get from Bohinj to Verona, and it appears that the only way to reach Italy from that part of Slovenia was to go
This is an incredible way to "spice up" your bedroom.
