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Although this article was printed on April 12, 2012, it raises some amazingly valid research points in favor of the necessity of Cursive Handwriting Instruction in schools in spite of the increase in key-boarding. I feel the most impressive points are Indiana Univ. Karin Harmin-James's MRI brain-scans of children and Neuroscientist Norman Doidge's book which discusses how the brain changes and develops neuropathways in relation to habit changes and repeated actions. Further, Doidge's research describes how handwriting and keyboarding require different actions and affect the brain in different ways.

A good article. Sometimes, it's a struggle to know what to do about a situation that occurred when you weren't around. This article gives a proactive approach.

"TpT Teacher-Authors have come together once again to bring you the best tried-and-true technology integration tips. The tips you find here will help you incorporate technology into learning in meaningful ways and manage the technology you have in your classroom to keep technology activities and centers running smoothly. Transform your classroom into a 21st century classroom where students are motivated and excited to learn and explore the world around them in new ways. "

Survey Looks at the Steps Involved in Choosing a Private School February 2, 2015 -- What prompts parents to consider enrolling their children in a private school? What factors move them to settle on one particular school over another? And what do they think about the way they are treated during the application and admission process? A comprehensive survey of over 2,300 parents who recently experienced that very process yields some fascinating and valuable results for private school officials in charge of recruiting students and families.

Although I open Twitter in the classroom once in a while using my appletv, I am learning there are so many more ways to utilize this tool. In any case, twitter has replaced my newspaper and many other sources of reading about the news and what is going on in the world.

When I first started teaching, I actually believed in the old educational aphorism, "Don't smile until Christmas." I remember thinking, "I'm young . . . I look even younger. I need to lay down the hammer early so kids don't mess with me." And there I was, reading the syllabus with a scowl.

I read this article while in school for my teaching certification! It was great. Being warm and inviting is super important to creating a welcoming environment in the classroom! I love to joke around with my kids and lighten up when it's appropriate. It makes the hard stuff that much easier!

A NYT article about a man who is a mime named Tim Chartier, whose day job is associate professor in the department of mathematics and computer science at Davidson College in North Carolina. The plunger skit and many others that he and his wife, Tanya, have developed are part of their Mime-matics business. Having learned from the master of the craft, Marcel Marceau, they use their skills in mime to teach mathematics in a decidedly unconventional way.

"Join teachers, administrators and parents for a FREE day of learning. EDnado is about promoting innovation and inspiring educators to try new things in their classrooms. At EDnado, educators from Monmouth County and beyond will be able to learn and share what WORKS in their schools. FREE breakfast and lunch will be provided. Get ready, because here at EDnado, we are taking education by storm!" May 25, 2015

Millie Libman, who is 93 years young and a resident of the Seasons at Glenview Place in Northbrook, Illinois, always shared a special bond with her mother as the youngest of nine children. In 1902, well before Millie's birth, her mother left Russia with two young children to reunite with her husband and embark on a new life in Detroit. Grade 5 is taking a field trip to Ellis Island in May. Great research and history info.

Voyages in English online resources are designed to help you in your planning and instruction. Find out more about this writing and grammar program for Grades 3-8. This is the link for games using our Language Arts Textbook.

Teaching kindness in school has many benefits, such as improving health and self esteem, and increasing feelings of gratitude.

A great idea to keep organized notes about children in class. Can be used by a specialist, or just the classroom teacher. I can think of several ways to use this in the classroom. 

How do I use Google Scholar to find scholarly articles that I canaccess for free? New! Learn how to find free, full-text articles with Google Scholar in a simple video tutorial! Google Scholar is a specialized search engine which looks much like Google web search, but searches only for scholarly articles and books. The search results list from a Google Scholar search will list citations for articles, and may provide links to free or fee-based full-text articles. Sometimes, a link to find the full-text article using D'Amour Library subscriptions will appear in a citation as well; this feature is only available when searching Google Scholar from the campus network of Western New England University.

I just recently learned about this search and shared it with family members. I am surprised I haven't heard of others talking about it, as I would think this search would cut down on wasted search-time.

A MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course. This is free. "We live in a digitally connected world. The way information is generated, shared, processed and distributed is significantly impacting how we learn. If you have a passion for teaching and learning, and want to be an awesome educator now and in the coming decades, this course is for you! We will begin the journey of becoming a dynamic educator for the digital age. Intended Audience: Those who have a passion for teaching  Time to complete the course: 3-4 hours per week  Certificate or digital badge for completing the course: Certificate  Format: Instructor led  "

At our last deanery meeting, Christine Ferreri discussed various 7th and 8th grade field trips. There was some discussion on how can we fit in field trips and cover everything in the curriculum. Christine explained how field trips are part of the curriculum and how important they are since we cannot duplicate these experiences in the classroom.

Nothing like seeing classroom skills/concepts used in real-life situations!

This is a great channel on Youtube for teachers to use. The groups that create these videos take popular songs and rewrite them in order to teach students about different time periods or events in world history. This can be used as a great intro or ending video clip, or as a brain break. Beware- some songs are very catchy and can get stuck in you head. =)

Since 1919, National Children's Book Week has been dedicated to encourage young readers to enjoy books. During this week, schools and libraries across the nation will celebrate this by participating in book-related events and activities. Get your students involved in this time-honored tradition by creating fun, educational activities. Book Week is the second week of May

We should do this during the second week of May. Itwould be a good lead in to the summer reading assignments.

Inclusion of all children with disabilities in regular classrooms seems to be the law of the land. But is it the right thing for all kids? And how are teachers handling it?

Title - Tissue Paper Flowers By - Paula Hrbacek Primary Subject - Art Grade Level - 1-3 Day Camp in Hawaii Theme Tie-in: Hawaiian women wear flowers behind their ears. Which ear they wear it behind tells gentlemen if they are married or single. Unmarried women wear their flower behind their left ear.

Just two days after announcing her run for president, Hillary Clinton visited Kirkwood Community College in Monticello, Iowa-a school that has a strong partnership with K-12 schools, enabling students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school.