Teaching Math Facts: + – *

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on June 30, 2010

Teaching Math Facts – Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication

Classroom Technology Fact Sheet – The Condensed Version

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Professional Development, Technology | Posted on June 25, 2010

This Fun Fact Sheet on Educational Technology from Alice Mercer’s Reflections on Teaching blog is an excellent condensed version of all the major classroom tools.  She succinctly gives the whate, where, why for each tool and then provides additional resources.  Great “cheat sheet” for teachers or school administrators!

Making Gutter Bookshelves

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Back to School, Classroom Management | Posted on June 25, 2010

        

           

 

 

 

 

 

 Here is a great idea from Literacy Launchpad Blog on how to create bookshelves in your classroom from inexpensive gutters.

52 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Back to School, Professional Development | Posted on June 25, 2010

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52 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers runs the gamut from communication skills, classroom management, self-improvement, to expanding your role in the community.

Twitter for PreK and Early Learning Teachers

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Twitter | Posted on June 25, 2010

Inside PreK Blog has Twitter Resources for early primary teachers.

Top 5 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Teacher

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Motivation, Odds and Ends, Professional Development | Posted on June 25, 2010

Top 5 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Teacher – the title says it all, but it is also a good reminder to all educators about the demands (but also the rewards) of this noble profession.

Ultimate Twitter Guidebook for Teachers

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Twitter | Posted on June 25, 2010

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Ultimate Twitter Guide for Teachers has everything you need to know to get started with Twitter and even information useful to the seasoned user.

Winkball Video Creator Site

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Digital Storytelling, Videos | Posted on June 25, 2010

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Winkball.Com is a new site that allows you to create and sendvideo messages, design video blogs and walls, and have live video chats.  Basic accounts are free.  Check it out.

Free Power Point Templates

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Desktop Publishing | Posted on June 24, 2010

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TemplateWise.Com is a site to download free Power Point templates.

BrainPop Red, White, & Blue

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Seasonal/Holidays, Videos | Posted on June 24, 2010

BrainPop Red, White, & Blue is a collection of patriotic clips from BrainPop.  I know we will not be at school on July 4th, but many of you teacher/parents might want to share with your own children.

18 Ways to Manage Stress

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Professional Development | Posted on June 24, 2010

18 Ways to Manage Stress may not be as timely for the summer months as fall, but keep it handy and pull it out around October!

National Anthems of the World

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Music, Social Studies Resources | Posted on June 23, 2010

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  All National Anthems.Com is a web site that allows students to   explore a world map, click on a country, and then be able to hear that county’s national anthem.  Great for social studies.

Popcorn Words Sight Word Game

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Early Learning, English Language Learners, Games, Reading/Language Arts | Posted on June 23, 2010

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Popcorn Words is a cute game for K/1 that has students identify basic sight words.

Sprout Rocket

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Odds and Ends, Science Resources | Posted on June 23, 2010

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Sprout Rocket.Com is a new beta site that might be nice for a classroom taking on a garden project.  You tell them your location, then they send a personalized calendar of when things need to be planted and even send the seeds.  It’s not free, but the cost is reasonable.  If you and your class have a green thumb, check it out.  For problem solving, you might even want to use zip codes from colder or warmer climates and compare the results.

Attend ISTE10 Virtually

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Professional Development | Posted on June 23, 2010

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Even if you are not attending ISTE10 Technology Conference in person, there are many ways you can participate virtually.  Check out this blog article and suggestions.  Change Agency Blog – Attend ISTE10 Virtually

Data Base of Award Winning Children’s Literature

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Reading/Language Arts, Search Engines | Posted on June 22, 2010

Data Base of Award Winning Children’s Literature is a great search tool to find that book you want on a certain topic or by a certain author.

ActivInspire Update from Promethean Planet

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Promethean Resources | Posted on June 22, 2010

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Promethean has release a unexpected update for ActivInspire.

Here are directions to upgrade your existing  ActivInspire to v1.43.

 Open activinspire

When dashboard come up   – click on configure

Check for updates

Follow directions on page.

Keeping Parents Informed – Web Site Tips

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Professional Development, Web Design | Posted on June 21, 2010

Keeping Parents Informed – Teacher Web Sites is a great article on the Instructify Blog.  As you set up your new school page, use some of the ideas from this expert.

Graphic Organizer Collection

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Graphic Organizers | Posted on June 21, 2010

Eduplace Collection of Graphic Organizers

Explore Art with Two Country Gentlemen Dogs

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Art, Reading/Language Arts | Posted on June 21, 2010

Explore Art with Two Country Gentlemen Dogs from the San Francisco Museum of Art allows students to go inside a painting and learn a little about the culture and the artist.

What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf?

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Games, Math Resources | Posted on June 21, 2010

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What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf? is a good web site for helping students sequence and learn the time of day ordinary events occur.

Cyber Cafe Internet Safety

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Internet Safety | Posted on June 21, 2010

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Cyber Cafe Internet Safety (Ages 8-10) We’ve made this website to help you go on the internet in a safe way and know who to talk to if you are worried.  Site for ages 5-7 should click here.

BBC Science Clips

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Science Resources | Posted on June 21, 2010

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BBC Science Clips is a great site with topics arranged by subject and age group.  The site includes cartoon video clips, games, etc. suitable for IWB use as you teach these science topics.

The Road to the Capitol and Branches of Government

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Social Studies Resources | Posted on June 21, 2010

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Road to the Capitol – Learning about Elections lets students run for Congress in a mock election learning about various government topics along the way.

 

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Branches of Government is an interactive game where students can drag leaves to the correct branch of our government.

MeeGenius Kids Books Online

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Educational Resources, Promethean Resources, Reading/Language Arts | Posted on June 21, 2010

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MeeGenius.Com lets you read kids books, personalize them in seconds, and share with a click. Students can listen to stories and read along.  You can also use this site with iPhone or iPad.

 

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