tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66030555420270808342024-03-13T14:33:45.172-07:00Daily Assignmentlinda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-35851315221966435612013-09-08T16:04:00.001-07:002013-09-08T16:04:33.265-07:00Daily Assignment #135: HiatusTo all my Faithful Followers and then some,<br />
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At last, I have decided to take a bit of a hiatus from writing my blog. I thought the summer would be enough of a break, but I am finding I need more time. <br />
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<br />linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-56811822496309880722013-06-09T20:03:00.000-07:002013-06-09T20:03:54.911-07:00Daily Assignment #134: End of YearI've been very lacks in writing my blog. I feel like I am too late in offering ideas for the end of the year for a lot of you. Even so, let me suggest a few ideas for those of you still plugging along:<br />
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<li>Portfolio day: Daily Assignment #66</li>
<li>Goodbye book: Daily Assignment #67</li>
<li>"What I Will Do This Summer" essay</li>
<li>Students write and draw about their favorite experience during the school year. Tie them together to make a paper "Memory" quilt.</li>
<li>Draw silhouettes of the students. The students fill in the silhouettes with words cut out from magazines, newspapers, etc..., which describe them.</li>
<li>Make a list of things they want to do or accomplish this summer--"Bucket List".</li>
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linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-56760264164885885102013-04-28T19:17:00.000-07:002013-04-28T19:17:26.962-07:00Daily Assignment #132: Creating a Partnership with Parents of Students with Special Needs <blockquote class="tr_bq">
"When parents and teachers work together, children do better in school." <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">Janet Vohs, Director of Publications,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><a href="http://www.masspirc.org/" style="color: #002c5f; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mass PIRC</a></span></blockquote>
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I think we all know this, it just doesn't always translate into the parent-teacher relationship. During the best of times communication can be difficult. It can be even more of a challenge when a child has special needs. <br />
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For me, recognizing that I am not an expert on how to address all learning issues was the most essential step in working with parents of special needs students. I believe letting the parents know that you are open to learning, understanding and working together to support their child is the next step in opening lines of communication and developing a productive, supportive relationship.<br />
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Now, having said that, I understand for some teachers it is very hard to let parents know that you have deficiencies in your skills and knowledge, especially if you are a new to the profession. So, educate yourself, i.e., read the I.E.P. and understand it, speak with the previous year teacher and any specialist that worked with the student, list effective strategies that worked for the student in the past. (These recommendations apply to season teachers as well.)<br />
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<br />linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-65566364331576436452013-04-14T17:38:00.001-07:002013-04-14T17:38:58.568-07:00Daily Assignment #131: Pygmalion Effect<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Often teachers have an expectation, and a belief, as to how students will perform or behave. It is called the Pygmalion effect, named after a Cypriot sculptor from Greek mythology, who fell in love with a female statue he had carved out of ivory, also known as the Rosenthal effect, after psychologist Robert Rosenthal who studied this phenomenon and published a report in the 1968.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Rosenthal's study he predicted that when given information that certain students had higher IQs than others, teachers may unconsciously behave in ways that facilitate and encourage the students' success and the inverse for lower IQs.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the study, a number of teachers were informed that certain students in their class had scored higher on academic and intelligence tests. The teachers were asked to track the progress of those students through the school year. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not surprisingly, those students performed at higher academic levels. </span></div>
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<li id="cite_note-RosenthalJacobson1992-0" style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> <span class="citation book" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Rosenthal, Robert; Jacobson, Lenore (1992). <i>Pygmalion in the classroom.</i></span></span></li>
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linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-77435693343972584582013-03-17T19:24:00.005-07:002013-03-17T19:24:29.510-07:00Daily Assignment #130: Setting and Communicating High ExpectationsRecently, a teacher asked me how to establish and reinforce expectations for students. First, I referred her to Daily Assignment # 1, 2, 3, 4... When I began to number off each blog, the teacher realized that we are communicating our expectations in everything we do, from how we arrange the classroom environment to responding to students' answers.<br />
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Bottom line, after a semester break, begin by reviewing the expectations with the students, hopefully these are posted in the classroom. It is important for you, as the teacher, to be firm, clear and consistent. This applies to behaviors as well as performance. Maintain your standards and expectations, especially on those days when it may feel like it is the first day of school.</div>
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Also, create Criteria for Success for assignments, (Daily Assignment #25). Criteria for Success would be #3 on a rubric. By posting the Criteria for Success and going over it with students, sends the message that this is bottom line and you will not accept less. However, make it clear you will accept beyond this level.<br />
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Remember, everything a teachers does, during the course of a day, sends messages to your students as to your beliefs, standards and expectations. When you respond to a child, react to a situation, give an assignment, interact with a colleague, a grade, feedback, and more, sends messages to your students. So, be clear, consistent and firm. They will get the message loud and clear.<br />
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linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-44277478843921470512013-03-10T17:49:00.000-07:002013-03-10T17:49:45.301-07:00Daily Assignment #129: Even More Do-Nows #3As promised, here are some more Do-Now ideas:<br />
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<li>On Sept. 1, 1715 Louis XIV died in this city, site of a fabulous palace he built. (Versailles) </li>
<li>Around 1542 explorer Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo discovered this island off L.A. and it's believed he's buried there too. (Catalina) </li>
<li>This number, one of the first 20, uses only one vowel 4 times. (Seventeen) </li>
<li>The United States President lives in this building. (White House) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span></li>
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<li>Fact or Fantasy (ex. an octopus can change color to match its surroundings.) (ex. Suddenly the red carpet flies off into the sky.)</li>
<li>Simile or Not Simile (ex. Riding a bike without a helmet is like diving into an empty pool.) (ex. Do not play along the train tracks.)</li>
<li>Simile or Metaphor (ex.The judge's robe was black as ink.) (ex. The car jetted out of the parking lot.}</li>
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Do Now activities are used at the beginning of the school day, or class, to get students engaged. They are usually a quick activity, 6-8 minutes. I recommend using a timer. It helps to keep students on task and creates an urgency to finish.</div>
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Cursive, for my 2nd grade students, was a much anticipated skill. They felt so grown-up to be able to write in cursive. I would say, "Today, we are going to write the letter "t" and then you will be able to write..." They would wiggle in their seats, sit up straight, pencils ready to go. It was magical. The last 2 lessons would always focus on students writing their first names in cursive. How awesome is that!!! <br />
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You can well imagine my chagrin over this paradigm shift, even though I have been well aware of its impending arrival. Do I think printing and cursive should continue to be taught? Yes. There will come a day when we won't need to handwrite anything. Until that day, handwriting needs to be taught. <br />
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Is handwriting an art form? Maybe, but it shouldn't be completely considered outdated yet. There are times when technology is not accessible. Have you ever been in doctor's office and had to fill out a form, or the DMV, or a bank, the list goes on. What if you had no idea how to form letters to complete that form. <br />
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Returning from the holiday break you've probably noticed that your students' behavior, and performance, has taken a few steps backwards. This is a phenomenon, which I call the "2 Step," 2 steps forward, 1 step backward. Now it is your turn to dance and you must take the lead. </div>
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Begin by reviewing the expectations with the students, hopefully these are posted in the classroom. It is important for you, as the teacher, to be firm, clear and consistent. This applies to behaviors, as well as performance. Maintain your standards and expectations, especially on those days when it may feel like it is the first day of school. </div>
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linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-40091147875335989472012-12-03T13:13:00.000-08:002012-12-03T13:16:17.894-08:00Daily Assignment #124: Holidays/Semester Closure<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6603055542027080834" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>It's that busy time year for all of us, shopping, partying, teaching, de-lousing, etc... I recently attended a party and the topic of conversation for the young mothers was... you guessed it, headlice. Naturally, I referred them to my blog #123 and silently gave thanks that I don't have to worry about it.<br />
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Some teachers select several different holidays to teach about religious/ethnic traditions. Other teachers just share holiday traditions for one or two religions/ethnic groups. Another approach would to be to ask for parent volunteers to teach their religious/ethnic holiday traditions. An another approach might be to do nothing at all.</div>
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I've done it all. For me, I found the best approach was to ask for parent volunteers to come in and do a 30-40 minute presentation. If I didn't know the parent well, I would ask them to share with me their lesson plan in advance. In this way, I could help them with appropriateness for the age group and timing. The parents were always well prepared. It would be an amazing lesson and better than what I would have done. <br />
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There would be years when only one parent would come in and I would need to teach 1-2 more holidays. Then other years there might be 3 different parents who would come in to share 3 different holidays. If no one volunteered then I would teach Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, or a holiday that reflected the population in my class.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;">This is also a time to bring closure to a semester and to units of study. Knowing that this is a chaotic time, begin planning how you would like the last few days to look and feel like. Some teachers plan class parties, a class breakfast with student exhibits/presentations, a special field trip, e.g. concert, play, movie. Then there are other teachers that press on with learning and try to keep a low key tone because the students are already worked into a tizzy. Having said all that, I recognize that some schools/districts have policies in regard to what should occur on those last few days.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;">Because this month is such a busy time my next blog will be posted on Sunday, January 6, 2013.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;">Have a wonderful, joyful, holiday, whatever it may be and see you in January.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;">In the meantime, please refer to previous blogs for suggestions of effective strategies. </span></span><br />
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linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-74761498151089054282012-11-04T13:07:00.000-08:002012-11-04T13:07:00.033-08:00Daily Assignment #123: Head Lice,a.k.a. Head Lights<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dreaded, small, stubborn head lice are probably creating havoc in your class about now. The minute I hear those 2 words my head starts itching. These tiny parasites bite your scalp, which becomes itchy and then lays their eggs on strands of hair. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lice has been associated with filth, however, the 2 are not related. Head lice does not discriminate as to who is clean and who is not. They usually affect children, who pass them on to their friends. Think of all those winter coats hanging up, stacked up, or worse yet lying in the coat area. And then there are the weekend sleepovers, head lice loves them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the classroom teacher I was always anxious that I would get the dreaded lice. I never did, even though it was a yearly issue. Several years it was so bad I was checking the heads of parents as well. I had a few parents screen the students every morning, while I screened parents. We would then put each student's coat in a trash band and tie it. At recess the students took their coats out of the bags and stuffed the bags in their coat sleeves. We would repeat the procedure when they came back in. We were all desperate to end the cycle. We even bought special magnifying glasses especially for looking for lice.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other challenges include parents who are not vigilant about combing their child's hair and cleaning the bedding, rugs, etc. Also, if a parent doesn't tell the teacher that their child has head lice because they are embarrassed then that creates a delay in stopping the spread. I've also experienced the parent who was indignant that their child had lice. She refused to deal with it. It wasn't until the principal stopped her at the door and had the nurse check her child that she finally agreed to do something. It wasn't because her child had lice that she finally agreed to address it, it was because he wasn't going to be allowed back in the school until she dealt with it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had a "no tolerance policy" in my class, which was different from the district's policy. Whether it was nit or the actual bug, the child went home. Not all parents were pleased with this policy but if I had gotten lice I knew I would be absent for a while, which would mean a substitute. Also, I reminded them of how it felt for the parent of the child who didn't have lice. So reluctantly, they all accepted their fate.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are ways to get rid of the tiny parasites. There are chemicals that can be used, but needless to say, there are pros and cons to using them. There are also non-chemical alternatives. With 35 years of classroom experience I have seen both methods used by desperate parents.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NIX used to be the chemical of choice, with a good combing, using a metal lice comb. Unfortunately, we now have NIX resistant lice. Recently, I heard of a new chemical, Sklice, which requires a prescription. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If chemicals are not the route you want to take you might try the following, which was recommended by a parent and a "Nit Picker" (yes, they do exist).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><pre><tt><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Step 1</b>: Saturate the hair and scalp with Listerine (the original amber
colored one.You don't want sugar in your hair.)Cover with a disposable
shower cap, and let sit for hours.
<b>Step 2</b>: Douse the hair/scalp with vinegar.
This will help loosen the nits.
<b>Step 4</b>: Run conditioner through the hair to facilitate combing.(I was
told to use coconut conditioner.We bought the Suave coconut.The girls
loved it, and it's cheap.Double bonus.)
<b>Step 5</b>: The comb out!You'll need a lice comb, and you'll want a metal
one with very small tines.I couldn't find metal at CVS, only at
Walgreens.They sell this comb two pack, but the larger one is useless. I
also recommend white paper towels and hair clips to section the hair.
Comb out, <i>step A</i>: Section the hair.
Comb out, <i>step B</i>: Comb through that section of hair in very small
sections, wiping the comb on the paper towel after each stroke.Those
spots you see, those are the nits.Make sure to always keep the same side
of the comb up and to go at a 45 degree angles.I threw each paper in a
plastic grocery bag.I used the ones with the small sheets, and that
worked well.
Comb out, <i>step C</i>: Using a wooden skewer or similar, carefully examine
each strand of hair and manually remove any nit you can see.
Comb out, <i>step D</i>: Repeat <i>step B.
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Comb out, <i>step E</i>: Continue repeatedly combing around the head until you
can get a completely clean paper towel.
Throw out the bag of paper towels outside.
However much time you think this will take, triple it. My daughter's
hair is thick.It took 2.5 hours.
<b>Step 6</b>: Saturate the hair/scalp in olive oil.Cover in a shower cap and
leave on overnight.This will suffocate the lice you missed. (Yes, you
missed some.)
<b>Step 7</b>: In the morning, repeat the whole comb out.Expect it to take as
long as it did the night before.Be prepared to wonder where in the
*bleep* all the *bleeping* nits came from after you worked so hard the
night before.
<b>Step 8</b>: Wash hair and put up.
Repeat the comb out with conditioner at least daily.Repeat the whole
procedure every 2-3 days.Change the sheets and pillow cases daily and
tumble dry the pillows on high between each changing.
We did everything outside.It's easier to see in sunlight, and it's less
gross.We are fortunate to own an iPad, so I had my daughter watch
Netflix to keep her happier.(Yes, for those keeping track, that is 5
hours of Netflix!)We did the entire procedure on the whole family,
despite the rest of us seeming to be lice free.In fact, we never found
any nits on the rest of us, but we'll do the repeats on us as well.It's
just so easy to spread within a family. Better to get out ahead of it.
We purchased a steam cleaning to clean the beds, rugs, couch, chairs,
carpets, etc.
Before the above, we tried NIX and the Cetaphil treatment
(</span></span><a __removedlink__2088723312__href="http://www.nuvoforheadlice.com/Nuvo%20method.htm).I" href="" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.nuvoforheadlice.com/Nuvo%20method.htm).I</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> think the Cetaphil
treatment was unsuccessful because I didn't realize how to completely
comb out.They may say you don't need to, but I disagree.I'm hoping that
we don't need to repeat the Cetaphil as well because this is already
really involved.</span></span></tt></pre>
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linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-49473822249440652922012-10-28T13:33:00.001-07:002012-10-28T13:33:50.600-07:00Daily Assignment #122: UpdateHello Everyone,<br />
Last week's blog was so long I've decided to give you more time to absorb it. lol<br />
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Actually, I've been very busy preparing an ereader version of <i>Daily Assignment: Effective Teaching Strategies</i>. I am pleased to say that it is now available on Amazon.com, as well as the hardcopy. As a result, I just can't look at this computer tonight, I also need to get outside. My apologies, but I'm sure you understand.<br />
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In the meantime, please look at past blogs for ideas and suggestions.<br />
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I'll be back on Nov. 4th, unless hurricane Sandy interferes.<br />
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Have a safe and fun Halloween.<br />
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Best Effort,<br />
Linda103 linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-56246895914551531202012-10-21T20:06:00.001-07:002012-10-21T20:06:57.144-07:00Daily Assignment # 121: HalloweenAs I walk through stores, I am taken aback with all the different Halloween costumes for children, as well as adults. Some of them are a bit shocking and others are absolutely adorable. I think of all the costumes I made for my sons. We had the last minute idea costumes and then there were those that took me weeks to make, such as the E.T. costume. <br />
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Students become so excited about the Halloween customs. For some families, and communities, Halloween is controversial because of the pagan connection, as well as for safety issues, i.e. accepting candy from strangers, walking around in the dark. Some parents feel the ghosts and monster images are frightening for children. Modern day witches also feel that they are being misrepresented.<br />
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I think it is important to give the students background information on Halloween. They need to understand why they say "trick-or- treat, why candy is given and why they wear costumes.<br />
So, let me share some facts with you:<br />
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<li>The name Halloween comes from "Hallow's Eve"</li>
<li>It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. </li>
<li>In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, "All Saints' Day" incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain.</li>
<li>The evening before was known as All Hallow's Eve and later Halloween. </li>
<li>Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating.</li>
<li>In medieval times, on All Souls'Day, (10th century Christians organized All Saints' Day to recognize all dead people), people made soul cakes. Children would go door-to-door begging for the cakes, hence trick-or treating. For every cake a child collected, they would have to say a prayer for the dead relatives of the person who gave the cake, which helped the dead relatives find their way out of purgatory and into heaven.</li>
<li>Jack-o'-lanterns: As part of the Samhain celebration, Celts would bring home an ember from the communal bonfire at the end of the night. They carried these embers in hollowed-out turnips, creating a lantern resembling the modern day jack-o'-lantern. There are also Irish folk tales related to the significance of the jack-o'-lanterns.</li>
<li>Another connection, The Days of the Dead, (Los Dias de los Muertos) celebrated in Mexico. This is a day for for families to remember the deceased. It's a time marked by festivities, including parades of skeletons and ghouls. Revelers lead amock funeral procession with a live person in the coffin. </li>
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<a href="http://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays/halloween3.htm" target="_blank"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Celebrating Halloween in my classroom evolved over the years. For many years the student would bring in their costumes, put them on after lunch, parade around the school, including going in an out of classrooms. We would return back to the classroom, sing Halloween songs, have lots of treats, take the costumes off and send the sugary high and excited children home. Everyone in the building loved to see the costumes. It was a common practice which all the teachers would do. The teachers worked together to get all the timing right, so that everyone one could see everyone else. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I set up 5 activity stations around the room. Each station was manned by a parent. Each student was given a ticket, which were shaped like a ghost, with the numbers of each station. I divided the class into 5 groups. One group had the numbers 1,2,3,4,5 on each of their tickets. The next group's numbers were 2,3,4,5,1. The next was 3,4,5,1,2. Next 4,5,1,2,3 and the last group 5,1,2,3,4. In that way, the students started off in groups at the 5 different stations, which were also numbered 1-5. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">The students then rotated through the stations. (One of the stations was decorating a brown paper lunch bag, which they put all their activity products in to take home.) When they completed all 5 stations, they turned their ghost ticket in to sit and watch the cartoon version of "The Headless Horseman." This gave the adults time to clean-up and for the children to calm down before dismissal. If they didn't want to watch the movie I had Halloween themed coloring worksheets for them to do.</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Paint and decorate small gourds.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Bats using clothespins, felt and magnet tape: This is then used to close the brown paper lunch bag and once home they can stick it to the refrigerator.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Folding heavy paper into a small box and filling with popcorn, raisins and peanuts.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Witch cupcakes. Make chocolate cupcakes ahead of time. Use green colored frosting for face, black string licorice for hair, corn candy for nose, chocolate chips for eyes, chocolate sugar cones for hat.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Egg carton spiders.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Jack-o'-lantern cookies. Use orange frosting, corn candy for face.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Feet ghost on black paper. Trace socked feet with white chalk on black paper, color in with chalk or white crayons, cut-out, string for hanging.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Halloween magnets: Using foam craft, or wooden shapes, students paint, decorate and glue onto a magnet or a clothespin with a magnet.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Paper plate mask.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Tootsie Pop ghost.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Styrofoam paper cup witch: stick a Popsicle through for arms, polystyrene ball for head, black yarn for hair, green and black paint, black felt for hat, wiggle eyes.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Goop: you know, that slimy stuff.</span></span></li>
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If you are delivering upsetting news about the child, and you are calling on a landline, be aware of the possibility of the message being erased before the parent hears it. I suggest that you do not describe the issue but just say that you would like to speak to a parent. Also, add that you will assume the parent did not get the message if they do not call back and that you will try again. With the common use of cell phones this is probably a moot point.</div>
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If you call in the evening from your home phone and do not want your number to show on caller ID use *67. This prevents the family from getting your phone number, as it will be blocked. But keep in mind blocked calls may not be received.<br />
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linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-17720664953122983222012-09-23T19:35:00.000-07:002012-09-23T19:35:40.180-07:00Daily Assignment #118: AnnouncementHello Everyone,<br />
I am so excited to announce the publication of the 2nd edition of my book:<br />
<u><i>Daily Assignment: Effective Teaching Strategies.</i></u> This new edition includes 105 effective strategies, including the ones from this blog, as well as new ones. These are great strategies for the new and the seasoned teachers.<br />
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I am so proud of this book for many reasons------First, I didn't think it was possible to do. I discovered it is, with the right support and <u>effort</u>. Second, I had an amazing editor, Bill Bramham: <a href="mailto:bbramham@comcast.net" target="_blank">bbramham@comcast.net</a>, to help me with the writing. Third, I had a wonderful, patient person, Bill Chipman, an author himself, guide me through the process of self-publishing. Actually, Bill did it for me.<br />
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I hope you will take a look at my book on Amazon.com and purchase a slew of them. <br />
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Or just go to amazon.com and type in Linda Fobes.<br />
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Currently, the cover posted on Amazon is incorrectly worded. Ignore it. We're working on it.<br />
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Please share this information with colleagues and friends, spread the word.<br />
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Thanks so much for your support.<br />
Best Effort,<br />
Linda<br />
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<br />linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-12322023623688698412012-09-16T19:03:00.001-07:002012-09-16T19:03:44.089-07:00Daily Assignment #117: You Are Not An Ogre!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0Ckst-_KO6M?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-90960134696299288962012-09-09T15:44:00.001-07:002012-09-09T15:45:00.002-07:00Daily Assignment #116: Never Assume<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mczIEOPNnig?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-22751674112790732942012-09-02T18:26:00.001-07:002012-09-02T18:26:55.899-07:00Daily Assignment #115: Organizing the Teacher's Desk<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6TYQH7ZYgDg?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-1402457103346161602012-08-26T19:45:00.001-07:002012-08-26T19:45:44.055-07:00Daily Assignment #114: Old/New<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ywjXBD2cXE8?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-60259670361497621812012-06-04T07:00:00.000-07:002012-06-04T07:00:44.595-07:00Daily Assignment #113: SummerWell, it's that time of year. A lot of you have already completed another school year and still others are almost there. If you are among those trying to figure out how to bring closure to your school year take a look at Daily Assignments #66-68. <br />
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I have been working on a new edition of my book, <i style="text-decoration: underline;">Daily Assignment: At-A-Glance: 70 Effective Teaching Strategies,</i> which I am very excited about<i style="text-decoration: underline;">.</i> It will include many more effective strategies and hopefully for a lot less money. <br />
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I was very fortunate to connect with a freelance editor who really has improved the quality of my book. I highly recommend this person if you are ever in need of an editor. Please email me for his contact information.<br />
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I will let you all know when the 2nd edition is published.<br />
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In the meantime, have a wonderful, safe, healthy and well deserved summer.<br />
I hope to reconnect with all of you in August.<br />
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Best Effort,<br />
Linda1031linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-22092797947175754342012-05-27T14:36:00.000-07:002012-05-27T14:36:12.557-07:00Daily Assignment #112: Shut-up vs. Be quietPlease share this blog with colleagues and friends.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WpwcLIVG2cg?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>linda103http://www.blogger.com/profile/11590633877558465253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603055542027080834.post-12748286287997084742012-05-21T06:58:00.001-07:002012-05-21T06:58:48.181-07:00Daily Assignment #111: Sarcasm<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">I did it again. I'm late in posting this email. My excuse---I forgot to do it. My apologizes to those who were looking for my blog earlier. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Sarcasm is a "sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt, usually conveyed through irony or understatement". It is usually demeaning and cruel and has no place in a classroom. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Teachers using sarcasm usually consider it a humorous and witty way to engage or reprimand a student or class. However, sarcasm creates a negative interaction and environment. Students may react with an inappropriate response, which usually leads to negative consequences by the teacher. There will always be one or more students who are worried that they might become the teachers next target for sarcasm. Again, don't use sarcasm in class, it hurts even if you don't think so. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Best Effort,</span><br />
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