Cool Cat Teacher Blog Classroom/Kids For such small creatures, babies sure do need a lot of things! I'm not sure who has more clothes, me or Taylor?! I'm sure she doesn't need the 40+ bows I have, but that's totally ok! I like knowing she has an accessory for every outfit :) The nursery is a small room, so it was crucial that I used every inch to maximize on space and efficiency. Luckily, I love to organize, so this was a fun task for me! Here's a look at her closet. I used these closet dividers (Babies R Us ) to separate clothes by size: newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, etc. At the top of the closet, I've stock piled diapers. Here is the other side of her closet. This cubical is full of shoes, accessories, hygiene items, and a basket of blankets. Overall, I'm pleased with the usage of space in the closet. Next up, dresser organization! Drawer 1 (from left to right): -Button up PJ's -Zip up PJ's - Colored coordinated pants/bottoms/jeans -Socks, tights, leggings Drawer 2 (from left to right): -hats -bows -plain white onesies
Blogging in the 21st-Century Classroom This year, I admitted a hard truth to myself. I wasn't having my students write enough. In an attempt to follow Kelly Gallagher’s advice that students should write more than we can assess, I decided to have them blog weekly. One Assignment, Many Objectives After giving students some practice and solidifying my ideas by talking to a colleague and past student, I developed this assignment. Address multiple Common Core standards Hold students accountable while minimizing stress Be structured enough to provide clarity while giving freedom to experiment Be varied enough to keep students engaged Get students to write for multiple purposes I introduced blogging to my juniors, reminding them to keep an open mind about this experiment (they could relate to that; I teach in a STEM school that focuses on life science and experimental research). It. Skill and Enthusiasm First and foremost, student writing is improving by leaps and bounds. Their improved skills transfer to formal work.
15 Preschool Teacher Blogs to Stay Ahead of the Class Blogs are everywhere these days. They provide everything from recipes and advice to ways to connect and make friends with similar interests. Having a wealth of resources, creative support and imaginative talent at your fingertips is a must when teaching preschoolers, and blogs are an excellent way to get your fix. Whether you’re looking for refreshing ways to decorate your classroom, ingenious techniques to advance developmental skills, or simple tips and tricks to get your class to quiet down, preschool teacher blogs have all the answers. The tricky part is identifying which websites are worth your time. 15 first-class blogs for preschool teachers 1. Kristi Delp is the coordinator and parent educator for Parents as Teachers (PAT) and the manager of this blog.
Top 13 Teacher Blogs 1. Best for Hands-on Activities Ms. Cassidy’s Classroom BlogThe Lowdown: Canadian first-grade teacher Kathy Cassidy invites readers into the classroom to interact with students and her dynamic lessons.Why We Love It: Besides sharing fun ideas like making fairy-tale characters out of clay, Cassidy lets us witness her students’ learning firsthand by posting lots of videos and photographs. And another bonus: We get to learn from Cassidy’s many guest speakers, too!Why She Loves Blogging: “My favorite thing about blogging,” says Cassidy, “is that the students literally have a worldwide audience. 2. 3. 4. ScienceFixThe Lowdown: Middle school science teacher Darren Fix entertains with science lessons and experiments.Why We Love It: Watch his Mr. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Top TeachingThe Lowdown: Hear straight from Scholastic’s team of teacher advisors on topics ranging from reader’s workshop to discipline and organization.Why We Love It: All of the photos and videos! 11. 12. 13.