Set YOUR Reading Goal Yet?

http://pinterest.com/pin/191332684141675215/

Neveah Mosher has her mind all made up!

 Where's the LOVE button when you need one?
 
Show the video to your class.

Inspire youngsters to set personal reading goals.

Set one for yourself.

Tell your kids about it.

Follow through. 

Hares, Bunnies, or Rabbits to Choose From

http://www.medirabbit.com/Books/poetry2.PDF 

Easter one day, April the next. 
My the spring calendar really is full!   
Like some songs, poems, and beautiful illustrations right now?  

Thanks to Heidi at "My Juicy Little Universe" for sharing.
http://myjuicylittleuniverse.blogspot.com/

"Gasp," it's only 100 pages long.

I cannot wait to try this American Folk Song with kids

after we return to school following spring break, on April 2nd.

Old Molly Hare
Old Molly Hare, what you doin there?
"Runnin through the cotton patch hard as I can tear."
Bru'r Rabbit, Bru'r Rabbit, what makes your ears so long?

"Cause, by God, they're put on wrong."

Bru'r Rabbit, Bru'r Rabbit, what makes you look so shy?

"Cause my Lord, I don't want to die."

Bru'r Rabbit, Bru'r Rabbit, what makes you look so thin?
"Cause, by God, I'm burning the wind."

Make Time for the Outdoors

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/27/easing-brain-fatigue-with-a-walk-in-the-park/ 

Let's all get outside.  Why?
Simple- we'll all ease "brain fatigue."
Remember that when you're with your children or students.

"Keep your love of nature, for that is
the true way to understand art and more." ~Vincent Van Gogh

TOOLBOX: Authentic Narratives & Stories

http://storycorps.org/initiatives/military-voices-initiative/

Army Officer Curtis Price interviews his 10-year-old daughter
Emily Price, at Storycorps' MobileBooth in Fort Bragg, NC.

Looking for authentic narratives, stories, or literature

that's both interesting and appropriate for Common Core lessons?

StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative has just what you need.

The Military Voices Initiative amplifies the tales of the men and women

serving in the military through accounts from family members or from service personnel

themselves.  If you take advantage of them with your pupils, we–as a nation–are listening.

 Check out stories on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/StoryCorps
You can also access them on Twitter @StoryCorps

TOOLBOX: Excite & Reach the Child

http://edudemic.com/2013/02/resources-for-motivating-students/

Motivating kids can be challenging yet
it's the key to creating a lifelong love of learning. 

 

The link above has ten different areas
to consider when influencing young people.

Use and share this excellent resource with others!
We can follow Edudmic on Facebook
and on Twitter @Edudmic

Considering a Blog?

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/03/ideas-for-managing-academic-blogs.html#.UVHkcFeRfN1

How do you begin?
What to expect in managing one?
If your pupils begin blogging, how can you help them? 

Is Twitter for You?

http://edudemic.com/2013/03/25-twitter-tips-for-students-parents-and-teachers/

Let's learn more! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qqDy5BmYKE&feature=player_detailpage

 Twitter Cheat Sheet
http://edudemic.com/2013/04/a-useful-twitter-cheat-sheet/

Stopwatches Right Here

http://www.online-stopwatch.com/

Everybody needs a stopwatch at some point & often you can't find one.
There is now! 
Choose your favorite from several different selections.
We can follow Online Stopwatch on Facebook

6 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

http://imaginationsoup.net/2010/05/6-new-ideas-for-reluctant-readers/

Snappy Words

Snappy Words

Your very own on-line dictionary & thesaurus!  

http://www.snappywords.com/

Fun Ways 2 Master Sight Words

18 great ways to help kids learn sight words!

http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/20717/beginning-words-for-kids

TEAM Building Games

There is no "I" in Team

10 activities to encourage your entire group:

http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/10-team-building-games-for-the-first-day-of-class/

Interesting Take on Bullies

Let's hear it for using some common sense:

http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/the-good-life-guess-who-created-your-little-bully/

Math Page on PINTEREST

http://pinterest.com/StephRPT/math/

Make a Place Value foldable to aid learners.

 

The PINTEREST page has this idea (from Runde's Room) & so much more!

Teaching Reading & Common Core

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/your-core-concerns

 What are your biggest concerns related to
implementing the Common Core standards?  Read on.......

When We Advocate for the Right Stuff

http://www.parentinvolvementmatters.org/articles/when-parents-advocate-for-the-right-stuff-202.html

Parents, schools, and developing good decision making talent in kids:

How about "Life Skills for Children?"

This is a great article!
Follow author Rick Ackerly via Twitter and Facebook.

20 Things to Recognize About Learning

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/20-fundamentals-what-every-teacher-should-know-about-learning/

Family Life....."Overscheduled?"

http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/08/living/overscheduled-busy-children/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

Help a Student Write a Poem

http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/tips-howtos/help-child-write-poem-30317.html#tabs

Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: Five Ways to Build Lifelong Readers

Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: Five Ways to Build Lifelong Readers: Guest post by Maddie Witter The new Common Core State Standards list skills to prepare American young people on the path toward the colleg...

Virtual Fieldtrips Via Pinterest

http://pinterest.com/twahlert/virtual-field-trips/

SIGHT WORDS-- Your Lists Right Here

http://www.theschoolbell.com/Links/Dolch/Directions/phrases.html

Readers are leaders!
I recommend all kids learn SIGHT WORDS
as soon as possible to improve fluency and build confidence.  

Here's your complete list of SIGHT WORDS from easiest to most difficult.   

Who, What, Where.....in that Book?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf9-ci3Frkk

What are simple ways to discuss with children what they're reading?