Cloud clusters. Web organizers. Both are great ways to help students get organized. For that matter, they are great ways to get me organized! Test out these organizers before you use them with students. All start out on a single piece of paper. Their intent is similar: to organize ideas and information. Their appeal varies by… Read More »
Home, School and Community Relations by Carol Gestwicki quotes Dr’s T. Brazelton and S. Greenspan suggest that these seven needs are universal. 1. Ongoing nurturing relationships 2. Physical protection, safety and regulation 3. Experiences to match their individual differences 4. Developmentally appropriate experiences 5. Set limits, structure and expectations 6. Stable supportive community and cultural… Read More »
Active listening is not just for school days. It’s a life-long process that is slipping away with active conversation and it’s harder to maintain than you may think! Active listening means the listener is attentive to the speaker using good eye contact and a still body while listening. No looking away, no “ah-as” and no… Read More »
My excuse reads: Working on a website with multiple books, 2 blogs, marketing my first YA novel (84 Ribbons) and writing my next 2 novels and a new teacher workbook. I haven’t forgotten my obligation to you, I just got side-tracked for a bit. We’re reorganizing my website to be more ‘follower friendly’ (I get… Read More »
Volunteers are a treasure to classroom teachers. Especially those who are able to embrace a few basic guidelines. 1. Commit to a specific day of the week and time that you will be available to the classroom. This provides the teacher with the necessary details for planning small groups or 1:1 student lists for you.… Read More »