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Volume 2, Issue 22
November 3, 2008
 Leah Davies: The Teacher Counselor
Buddy Programs
"Buddy programs" teach such skills as taking turns, listening, and praising others. Learn how to start a buddy program in your school.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/davies/davies001.shtml
Professor Joe Martin: The Educator Motivator
Teach in the Now
Make a commitment to adopt a “now mentality” by asking yourself every day (for the next 7 days), “What small action can I take within the next 24 hours to move me one step closer to positive change?”
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/martin/martin013.shtml
Dr. Ken Shore: The ABC's of Bullying Prevention
Dealing With Bullies
Bullying can create a climate of fear and anxiety in a school, distract students from their schoolwork, and impede their ability to learn. Learn what you can do to stop bullying.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore061.shtml
Emma McDonald: The New Teacher Advisor
Developing Positive Parent Partnerships
To reach our goal of producing successful students, we must partner with the people ultimately responsible for those students -- their parents.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/mcdonald/mcdonald004.shtml
Strategies for Motivating Students
Are you doing the same exact thing day after day? Take some time to analyze what's happening in your classroom, and then try these suggestions for pepping up your class.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/mcdonald/mcdonald009.shtml
Dr. Fred Jones: Tools for Teaching
Having Fun With PAT
Anything can be taught in the form of a team game, and team games make terrific PATs. Discover games you can play to let students "have fun with learning."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/jones/jones017.shtml
Tools for Teaching Implements PBIS -- Level 2
Secondary prevention programs occur in the classroom and include both individualized behavior management programs and targeted group interventions.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/jones/jones038.shtml
Cathy Puett Miller: The Reading Coach
Improving Fluency in Struggling Readers
We need to look at teaching and assessing fluency as a triangle with three important sides -- decoding, automaticity, and expressiveness.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/ReadingCoach/ReadingCoach004.shtml
Every Minute Counts: Layering Instruction
The pace of instruction seems our first enemy -- making it imperative that we create multiple opportunities to enforce what we most want children to learn.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/ReadingCoach/ReadingCoach003.shtml
Angela Powell: Getting It Together
Clean Desk Diagram
Tired of trash and school supplies falling out of students’ desks? Brainstorm -- and diagram -- the qualities of a clean desk.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/organization/organization014.shtml
Creative Curtains
Create hidden storage by hanging a decorative curtain on a tension rod or curtain rod in the space between cabinets or bookshelves.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/organization/organization015.shtml
 Each week, Education World spotlights books of interest to educators. This week, read a brief summary of two more of our "top 50 books for educators."
Multicultural Education: Issues and Perspectives
No doubt one of the most important topics in education today, multicultural education, is thoroughly treated in this 500-page sixth edition. The book deals with such topics as high-stakes testing in the context of multiculturalism, asking whether such tests are a social justice issue. The book also raises the fascinating question of trying to define what "culture" really is in modern, information-swamped America. With activities listed at the end of each chapter, this book is both thought provoking and practical.
Click to learn more or to purchase this book.
Reluctant Disciplinarian: Advice on Classroom Management
From a Softy Who Became (Eventually) a Successful Teacher
A long title, but luckily it really tells you why this book is valuable. So many people do get into education for what might be called "soft" reasons -- love of children, love of learning, a desire to make people's lives better. Those of us who have such "soft" motivations in our personality often find it hard to be the militaristic, marching-orders person that classroom management sometimes requires. Here's our guidebook!
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Reader's Theater
Anansi and the Yam Hills
A spell (cast by an angry woman with magical powers) turns out to be Anansi’s undoing -- and teaches us all a lesson about greed.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/ReadersTheater/ReadersTheater029.shtml
Lace Up Against Bullying
Two students put their heads together to create a unique plan that rallies everyone in their school to take a stand against bullying.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/ReadersTheater/ReadersTheater025.shtml
Reading Tips
When to Read Aloud
Eight tips for getting the maximum benefit from reading aloud.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/tips/tips004.shtml
Total Reader
How Cool Is That!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev149.shtml
From the Reading Machine
Synonym Toast
Toss slices of bread into the toaster to help Captain Huggy Face. But be careful. The bread you choose must contain a synonym for the word on the toaster (Grades 3-12)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/readingmachine/readingmachine005.shtml
Wizards and Pigs Poetry Pickle
Kids become young wizards armed only with their knowledge of rhyme, rhythm, and alliteration. (Grades 3-6)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/readingmachine/readingmachine006.shtml
Best Books for Teaching About…
Each week, Education World presents our Editors’ Choices for the best books for teaching about popular classroom themes. Check out our choices and add your own.
Best Books for Teaching About...
Reading
Smoking
http://www.educationworld.com/a_bestbooks/archives/students.shtml
From the Writing Center
Discovering the Writers Within
Convince students that writing is worthwhile and their skills will grow.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/miller/miller017.shtml
Writing After Reading Is Revealing
In an effort to encourage students to think and share more about what they read, some teachers have turned to reading response journals.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev085.shtml
Family History Project
Donna Kielty’s family history project teaches students who “Americans" are.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature125.shtml
Family Writers' Workshop
Donna Sacco's students and their families blossom in family writing class.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature127.shtml
Writing Lessons
Cinderella and the Rough-Faced Girl
Compare Cinderella to the native tale The Rough-Face Girl. (Grades K-5)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/02-1/lesson041.shtml
Working on the Slant
Learn about slant by comparing how several newspapers cover a story. (Grades 3-12)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp258-01.shtml
You Be the Editor
Student-editors work in teams to correct errors in this fast-paced activity. (Grades K-12)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp264-03.shtml
Synonyms in the News
Use synonyms to rewrite news headlines and articles. (Grades 3-8)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2179.shtml
Writing Bugs
Giving Thanks
Three things I am most thankful for are...
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug057.shtml
Things I'm Really Good at
I'm really good at these three things…
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug069.shtml
Math Mnemonics
Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mnemonics/mnemonics014.shtml
How To Do Long Division
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mnemonics/mnemonics015.shtml
Go Figure
The Tall and Short of It
Use the clues to match each girl with the correct height and weight.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/math/go_figure/go_figure005.shtml
The Hot Dog Stand
How much -- or how little -- can Harry charge for the items on the menu?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/math/go_figure/go_figure006.shtml
Math Features
If I Had a Hammer
If I Had a Hammer is a program that uses alternative methods, specifically the construction of a small house, to show kids how to put the material they are learning in school to work.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr355.shtml
Cooperative Learning Saves the Day
In this Wire Side Chat, Dr. Theodore Panitz shares three cooperative-learning activities you can use in your math classroom.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr287a.shtml
From the Math Machine
Connect the Numbers
Students click numbers in correct order to complete dot-to-dot pictures. (Grades preK-K)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/mathmachine/mathmachine014.shtml
Follow the Stars
There are three levels of difficulty in this very simple pattern-matching game for young learners. (Grades preK-2)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/mathmachine/mathmachine015.shtml
Strategies of the Week
Spelling
With just a few new strategies and activities, you can turn your spelling practices from dull to dynamic and your students' spelling skills from grating to great.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy007.shtml
Bullying
Set the right tone in your classroom this year by making it clear that bullying -- or harassment of any kind -- will not be tolerated.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy043.shtml
Featured Articles
Ten Reasons to Build Students' Moral IQ
Moral Intelligence is what helps youth act right with or without our guidance, and the best news is that this critical intelligence can be taught.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev144.shtml
Lesson Study Can Improve Teaching, Learning
Through lesson study, teachers learn to work together to develop, teach, and refine a lesson. The result is improved instruction and student learning.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat203.shtml
Teaching Students to "Go Fourth" Peacefully
Go Fourth, an anti-bullying program based on classroom discussions and exchanges among children around the globe, has helped students broaden their minds and improve their attitudes.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev047.shtml
A Safe and Orderly Environment
"That's a put-down," John Ash tells his students. "We don't use put-downs. We tell the other person how we are feeling and what we want to happen." Can Ash's strategy help you eliminate put-downs from your classroom too?
 http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev129.shtml
Tips Library
Classroom Management: Be Kind to Substitutes
Behavior Management: School Allowance, Service, Certificates
Motivating Kids: Minimize Downtime
Book Report Makeover: Describe It!
Homework Tips: Participation Guide
Best Idea Ever: The Importance of Listening
Testing Tips: A Test Tour
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/management_tips/management_tips015.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/behaviortips/behaviortips015.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/motivation/motivation015.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/bookreport/bookreport015.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/homeworktips/homeworktips015.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/bestidea/bestidea015.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/testing/testing015.shtml
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 Miguel Guhlin: Five Essential Tech Tools for School Administrators
A Three-Part Series
Moodle Along
Many administrative tasks would be easier with the use of technology. These are the five tasks I believe have the most potential to be enhanced by technology tools.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/guhlin/guhlin007.shtml
The Blogging Solution
Of all the tools available, a blogging tool has the potential to bring about the most change in your learning and leading situation.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/guhlin/guhlin008.shtml
R.E.A.C.H. Out
As an administrator who uses technology in K-12 settings, I like the idea of using technology to R.E.A.C.H. out to parents and create opportunities for learning and dialogue.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/guhlin/guhlin009.shtml
Doug Johnson's Tech Proof
Netbooks and Computing in the Clouds
At $350 each, I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that even in these tough economic times, quite a number of students will be getting a netbook this holiday season.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/johnson/johnson031.shtml
 The Principal Poet
Mr. Ivan, Education World's Principal Poet, presents “Teacher's Questions.”
But I’ve started thinking lately,
That teacher’s really not that bright.
’Cuz she keeps on asking questions…
With answers even I get right…
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/columnists/ivan/ivan010.shtml
Education Humor With Regina Barreca
The Kittens Who Colored My World
My favorite book as a small child, hands down, was The Color Kittens. Nothing else came close.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/columnists/barreca/barreca034.shtml
Pete Hall's Always Strive To Be a Better You!
Leading Off the Edge of the Map
Remember Rowlf the Dog? He may not have been your favorite Muppet, but now that I’ve mentioned him, you have to admit he was one heck of a piano player.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/columnists/hall/hall023.shtml
 Alma Row's Gadgets of the Week
HearWho
HearWho is a great online tool for converting text to mp3 files.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/gadget/gadget013.shtml
Glogster
A nifty tool that allows users to create electronic posters.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/gadget/gadget012.shtml
 Starr Points
A Teacher's Prayer of Thanksgiving
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do what I love...and for providing me with those things that enable me to love what I do.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/starr/starr233.shtml
Featured Articles
Districts Offer Incentives To Curb Teacher Absences
Some districts have begun to offer teachers incentives to reduce the number of sick days and personal days they take off.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin544.shtml
Learning to Make Informed Choices
What to wear...what to eat...who to trust...are decisions middle schoolers face daily. During this health class, students explore personal responsibility and practice making informed decisions.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/WIT/WIT016.shtmll
School Doodle
Describe Accountability
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/school_doodles/school_doodles23.shtml
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