The Princess and the Golden Shoes - Lesson Plan Back to the Cinderella Stories Page The Princess and the Golden Shoes A Scottish Cinderella Variant Lesson Plan for Elementary, Intermediate, Junior high by Jean D. Objectives Students will listen and respond to Scottish music locate Scotland and identify a few characteristics of the country read and/or listen to the Scottish tale, "The Princess and the Golden Shoes" interact with the text using a variety of strategies create graphic responses to the characters create a newspaper/magazine/journal which reports on various episodes create names for the characters engage in post-reading values-clarification activities/writing prompts dramatize the story by making a play Note to teacher: there are more activities below than you will want to use. Materials needed A copy of The Princess and the Golden Shoes, a Scottish Tale, available from the Tales of Wonder site, which provides seven other tales from Scotland. Paper, pencil, pen for creating a script. Pre-reading strategies Options 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
20 Ways To Use Edmodo In The Classroom 20 Ways To Use Edmodo In The Classroom Using edmodo in the classroom isn’t rocket science. Edmodo is essentially an education-focused social media platform. The presentation below from seyfert6 offers 20 specific ways to get your classroom started, from allowing planning committees to meet digitally, to gathering project-based learning materials or sub plans. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. How and why to create a class wiki What is a wiki? A wiki is a very simple webpage that can be edited by multiple users – the most famous example is Wikipedia, an encyclopaedia which is continuously written and rewritten by web users all over the world. Most wikis are on a far smaller scale and can be used to fulfil a wide range of different tasks or projects in the classroom whether your aim is to push information out to students and parents, encourage students to work collaboratively on a project – or a bit of both. Why would I want to set up a wiki? Why wouldn’t you? It turns out that that simply isn’t true. You’re probably already even using wikis without realising it – I certainly was. So what can a wiki do for you? Well there are number of things I could list here but I’d say that the headlines are that a wiki can be used to: Organise information and make it easily accessible Share ideas and resources Foster collaborative and group work with your students Encourage independent and learner-led learning and 1. 2. 3. 4.
Free Technology for Teachers Teaching Trio: Using ClassDojo Effectively Technology Thursday is a weekly linky dedicated to all things technology related. Check out our Tech Thursday page for details on how to link up! I happen to love ClassDojo! I adore my classroom’s Dojo Mojo, so to speak. I use the website for attendance, picking students for tasks, motivation, management, timing activities, and parent communication. But the uses of ClassDojo are not my focus in this blog. I have been a ClassDojo mentor for a couple of years now and have seen many teachers jump on the Dojo bandwagon. Here are my 6 tips for using ClassDojo effectively. Set Expectations For Students: Students need to know what behaviors you are targeting. For Parents: Parents need to know how you are going to use this tool. Be Positive When I became a teacher, our professors taught us to change the things we said from the negative, “Stop running!” Here’s what happens if you only take points away or are overall negative- the students stop caring about Dojo. Now Joe’s parents like ClassDojo.
A to Z Teacher Stuff :: Folktale Unit: The Princess and the Golden Shoes Folktale Unit: The Princess and the Golden Shoes Grade Level(s): 1-2, 3-5 By: Debbie Haren, Preschool Teacher Language Arts activities to go with the story The Princess and the Golden Shoes. Objectives: To help students learn variations to classic folktales.
How to flip the classroom | Flipped Institute Flipping is easy – and with a little thought and planning, teachers can use the flipped model to create engaging learning experiences for their students. This section covers the nuts and bolts of flipping – from creating videos, to introducing the flipped concept, to practical ideas for using class time differently. What are teachers saying? As an English teacher, I have several teaching concepts going at once, so flipping works well for me. I may have kids watch a lesson at home to learn about literary devices in a book we are reading in class. The flipped classroom is about making sure that the "voice" most often heard in the classroom is that of the student, not the teacher.
Video Tutorials – Edmodo Help Center Watch and learn! The following short videos will provide an introduction to many features of Edmodo, helping to jump-start your Edmodo experience. If you do not find what you are looking for below, we have more video resources accessible through our recorded webinars. 1. Welcome To Edmodo Learn how to open the door to your Edmodo Classroom by signing up for a teacher account and creating your first group. Watch this video on a separate page. 2. Learn how to use Snapshot to quickly assess your students on Common Core and other state standards. Watch this video on a separate page. 3. Learn how to use quizzes and assignments in your Edmodo classroom. Watch this video on a separate page. Watch this video on a separate page. 4. Use the Edmodo Library to store and manage your digital resources. Watch this video on a separate page. 5. Learn to engage and serve all student learners by differentiating instruction with Groups and Small Groups. Watch this video on a separate page.
12 Easy Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom, Even for Technophobic Teachers Everyone wants teachers to use technology in the classroom. But you're busy -- meeting standards, prepping students for tests -- and maybe you’re not too fond of computers, anyway. Never fear – there are easy ways to bring your classroom up-to-date, technologically. Do you have a iPad in your classroom for your use? How about iPads for students to use? Could you get a classroom iPad? What kind of Internet access is available at your school? What do you have to do to get Ipads for your students? Also try to find a technology “mentor” on campus – the computer teacher or just another teacher who uses technology more than you do. Perfect Ed Tech Activities for Beginners Do a PowerPoint “Game Show Review” Many tech-savvy teachers have used Microsoft PowerPoint to create review games based on famous game shows, including “Jeopardy! Have students complete a written classroom activity as if it was online. Ever have your students write a diary from the perspective of a character or famous person?
Using Dropbox in the Classroom When I mention Dropbox to friends and colleagues, I usually get one of two responses – a knowing smile and nod, or a puzzled and quizzical look. Whether you know what the program is, you have likely heard the name. But really, what is Dropbox? Dropbox is many things — a multifaceted tool that’s so powerful, you’ll continue to discover new ways to use it. But the short and sweet of it is this: you can use it to store and sync documents and files across computers, tablets, and smart phones. I can write a lecture or lesson plan on my computer at home, put it in my Dropbox folder, and whoosh – it’s synced with my work computer. How Dropbox works So, how can you use Dropbox as an educator? Additionally, many applications that you likely use (Evernote, Things, 1Password, Elements, to name a few) have a Dropbox sync option. Using Dropbox with students In addition to making your life a lot easier, Dropbox can be a great teaching/learning tool – and this is why I introduce it to my students.
Short Stories for Children Does your family or class have a favorite short story in the public domain? Please send your suggestions to amlit.editor@gmail.com Looking for chapter books like The Wizard of Oz and Treasure Island? Enjoy our collection of chapter Books for Young Readers You might also like our whimsical Children's Poems, Yummy Stories and for learn-to-read fun, Pre-K Wordplay! Return to American Literature Home Page Does your family or class have a favorite short story in the public domain? Looking for chapter books like The Wizard of Oz and Treasure Island? You might also like our whimsical Children's Poems, Yummy Stories and for learn-to-read fun, Pre-K Wordplay! Return to American Literature Home Page
60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom 60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom by Terry Heick Google Classroom is quietly becoming the most powerful tool in education technology. It may lack the visual appeal of iPads, or the student credibility of a BYOD program. So below are (at least) 60 thing you can do with Google Classroom. When an assignment, lesson, or unit doesn’t work, add your own comments–or have students add their own feedback), then tag it or save it to a different folder for revision.Align curriculum with other teachers.Share data with professional learning community.Keep samples of exemplar writing for planning.Tag your curriculum.Solicit daily, weekly, by-semester, or annual feedback from students and parents using Google Forms.Share anonymous writing samples with students.See what your assignments look like from the students’ point-of-view.Flip your classroom. 60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom