Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Educational Resources, Odds and Ends, Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), Technology | Posted on August 31, 2009
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Math Resources | Posted on August 31, 2009
Free math worksheets for elementary school and home use. This includes generators for math drills, flashcards, time, money, and more!
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Art, Digital Storytelling, Early Learning, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies Resources | Posted on August 31, 2009
The Best Kids Book Site has dozens of links to seasonal topics that take you to children’s books related to the theme.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Early Learning, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Odds and Ends, Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts | Posted on August 31, 2009
Susan Taylor Brown\’s Site for Teachers has teacher tools, numerous lists of links to literacy resources, a playground of activities related to literacy, and a blog for teachers.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Early Learning, Educational Resources, English Language Learners, Lesson Planning, Reading/Language Arts, Special Education | Posted on August 31, 2009
Planet Esme is a wonderful literacy resource from author and former classroom teacher, Esme Raji Codell. She reviews hundreds of children’s books and has her own blog. She is the author of a Sahara Special, a book that truly opened my eyes and brought new empathy for struggling learners
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Odds and Ends, Promethean Resources, Technology | Posted on August 31, 2009
Due to You Tube content, not all videos will play correctly at school.
Kideos is the premier destination for kids to safely watch videos online. Each video on Kideos has been screened by our Video Advisory Council before it makes it onto our site. Our goal is to empower parents to feel comfortable allowing their child to spend time on Kideos, while also making sure children have a thoroughly entertaining experience.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Assessment, Odds and Ends, Professional Development, School Improvement | Posted on August 31, 2009
Standards Based Report Card Research
ASCD examines the movement toward standards based report cards and includes research from Marzano.
More research at Principals Partnership and ASCD Seven Reasons for Standards Based Grading
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Art, Educational Resources, Grants, Important Reminders, Odds and Ends | Posted on August 31, 2009
Coloring Contest for College Savings
Tennessee Residents |
Color Hootie, The Wise Old Owl Tennessee Coloring Sweepstakes to Encourage Families to Think About Education During College Savings Month With the goal of encouraging more Tennessee families to put their kids on the path to college, Tennessee Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. announced a statewide initiative intended to encourage families to think about education. The coloring sweepstakes is open to Tennessee children enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade, and one random winner will receive $1,000 towards a Path2College 529 Plan. Click here to print the picture of Hootie the Wise Old Owl, who is on his path to college. Color Hootie, complete the registration information and return by 9/30/09. Click here to read the complete sweepstakes rules. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.Governor Bredesen declares September College Savings Month
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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Health/Fitness, Important Reminders, Odds and Ends, Professional Development | Posted on August 31, 2009
ASCD H1N1 Flu Resources for Schools has links to important information regarding the H1N1 flu including a communication toolkit for schools.
In addition, the CDC has issued this H1N1 and Children – Vaccine and School Guidance Aug 26 to present vaccine guidance for schools.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Important Reminders | Posted on August 31, 2009
One again this year, New Providence Baptist Church wants to show their appreciation for local educators by providing special meals/treats throughout the school year. Letters to thank these fine folks can be sent to New Providence Baptist Church, 245 White Road, Loudon, TN 37774. Or, you may email Mitch Webster at mwebster@npbcloudon.org . Here is the schedule of events:
September 8 — Dessert
October 13 — Breakfast
November 10 — Lunch
December 1 — Fruit
January 12 — Dessert
February 9 — Lunch
March 9 — Fruit
April 12 — Breakfast
May 16 — School Celebration Picnic
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Back to School, Classroom Management, Professional Development | Posted on August 31, 2009
25 Ways to Gain Children\’s Attention from Education World is a great article for teachers — new or veteran.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Back to School, Lesson Planning, Professional Development | Posted on August 30, 2009
How to Keep Kids Engaged in Class is a very good article from Edutopia with concrete suggestions and ideas. Check it out and share with your teacher friends.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Educational Resources, Health/Fitness, Lesson Planning, Odds and Ends | Posted on August 30, 2009
30 Classic Outdoor Games to Play with Children has a nice collection of outdoor games for kids to play. Remember — those days when children played outside more than inside with video games?
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Digital Storytelling, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Reading/Language Arts, Technology | Posted on August 30, 2009
The Biography Maker is a writing help/organization site for students preparing to write a biography.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Art, Early Learning, Educational Resources, English Language Learners, Lesson Planning, Math Resources, Reading/Language Arts, Science Resources, Social Studies Resources, Technology | Posted on August 30, 2009
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Art, Desktop Publishing, Digital Storytelling, Early Learning, Educational Resources, English Language Learners, Odds and Ends, Podcasting, Reading/Language Arts, Technology | Posted on August 30, 2009
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Art, Blogs, Educational Resources, Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) | Posted on August 30, 2009
Art Ed 2.0 is a global community of art educators exploring uses of new technology.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Early Learning, Educational Resources, English Language Learners, Lesson Planning, Math Resources, Odds and Ends, Reading/Language Arts, Science Resources, Social Studies Resources, Spelling, Technology | Posted on August 30, 2009
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Digital Storytelling, Educational Resources, Podcasting, Technology | Posted on August 30, 2009
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Odds and Ends, Professional Development, School Improvement | Posted on August 30, 2009
Time for School Series on PBS This two-part series airs Wednesday September 2 and September 9, 2009
WIDE ANGLE’s unprecedented, award-winning 12-year documentary project, Time for School, returns in 2009 with visits to seven classrooms in seven countries to offer a glimpse into the lives of seven extraordinary children who are struggling to get what nearly all American kids take for granted: a basic education. We started filming in 2002, watching as kids first entered school in Afghanistan, Benin, Brazil, India, Japan, Kenya and Romania, many despite great odds. Several years later, in 2006, we returned to film an update — and now, three years later, we travel to check in on our young teenagers who are making the precarious transition to middle school. Among the highlights: in Afghanistan we reunite with 16-year-old Shugufa, who resolutely remains in school despite the Taliban’s recent acid attacks on young women her age. “If they continue attacking schools, our country won’t progress. Without an education you can’t get anywhere,” says Shufuga, whose own education was delayed when her family lived in a refugee camp in Pakistan during years when the Taliban ruled her country. We also visit the biggest slum in Nairobi, Kenya, where 15-year-old Joab’s mother has died and his father has abandoned the family. We watch as, incredibly, Joab manages to stay at the top of his class while also raising and feeding his two younger siblings. And in the blazing desert of Rajasthan, India, we encounter Neeraj, 15, only to learn that she has been unable to realize her dream of making it to 10th grade: since our last visit her night school has closed, and she now helps support her family by grazing the livestock full-time while her brothers continue their education.
These children’s stories put a human face on the shocking fact that more than a hundred million children are currently out of school; of these, two thirds are girls. One in four children in developing countries does not complete five years of basic education, and there are nearly one billion illiterate adults — one-sixth of the world’s people. WIDE ANGLE plans to continue revisiting all the children, and their peers and families, through 2015, the year they should graduate — and, not coincidentally, the U.N.’s target date for achieving universal education, a Millennium Development goal endorsed by all 191 members of the United Nations.
While each child in Time for School 3 has a unique story, taken together their lives tell an epic tale, shedding light on one of the most urgent and under-reported stories of our time.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Desktop Publishing, Digital Storytelling, Early Learning, Educational Resources, Reading/Language Arts, Special Education, Technology | Posted on August 30, 2009
My Story Maker sponsored by the Carnegie Library allows students to create digital stories on line by combining art and writing.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Science Resources, Social Studies Resources | Posted on August 30, 2009
My Plant ID is a great site when working with students on plant units. Students can send in plants to be identified and then post them on a world map. The information below is from the web site.
My Plant ID began in January 2008 as a plant identification service. People from all over the world sent us photographs of their plants and we identified them for free. The demand was overwhelming. When we realized that we couldn’t keep up with the amount of daily submissions, we knew something had to change. At the same time, there was a large number of plant enthusiasts who contacted us, eager to help identify. The result is www.myplantid.com. With you help and curiosity, we hope to build myplantid into the premier plant identification website and forum.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Art, Desktop Publishing, Digital Photography, Digital Storytelling, Educational Resources, Odds and Ends, Technology | Posted on August 30, 2009
Fun Photo Box is yet another free site where you can upload your photos and create special effects — even animations.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Back to School, Blogs, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), Promethean Resources, Technology | Posted on August 30, 2009
Brain Pop Topics List shows up in the Brain Pop blog. This teacher prints the topics lists and keeps them in her planning book so they are handy when planning as a team or individually.