Video Resources Video Resources Video clips are a great way to integrate character into a lesson. The first three are scenarios of teens that can be used to teach a specific pillar of character. Lateefah Simon - Responsibility Craig Kielburger - Caring David Levitt - Citizenship Other clips included In Search of Character Part 1 - Part 2 - A few of my favorite sports clips: Point Missed - Point Made Touching Them All A Game of Hope Mo Cheeks and Natalie Gilbert – National Anthem New Mexico Soccer – Elizabeth Lambert Ben Comen John Challis Carry On Kaleb Eulis Jake Olson
A Proven Curriculum for Teaching Character Education & Leadership Development in Middle/High School that Supports English (ELA & ELD) Common Core Standards - Character Development & Leadership QBQ! for Schools Tired of hearing students whine and blame? Want to help teens build character and learn important life skills? Sick of hearing excuses? Want to put an end to students’ procrastination? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the new curriculum I Own It! Building Character Through Personal Accountability is exactly what you need. I Own It! practice ownership and personal accountabilityeliminate whining, blaming and procrastinatingdevelop leadership potentiallearn to value and serve othersmake wise choices … and much more! I Own It! Structured around eight “I Can!” Based on the best-selling book, QBQ! Easy to teach, fun to use, and life changing for students, bring I Own It! Since being introduced to QBQ! Order I Own It! *You only need one I Own It! Click here for an informational PDF to share with others. To chat with Kristin Lindeen about I Own It! Sample pages of the I Own It!
Developing Curriculum Leadership and Design by Nancy J. Mooney and Ann T. Mausbach The status quo was maintained in this district because the curriculum team didn't have any discussions on the best instructional practices. Ann had assumed that the team members already had a solid foundation on these practices, so they jumped right into writing the curriculum. In her haste to get the guides produced, she made a critical error. Essential Question How do you align curriculum and instruction through the curriculum development process? When we hear the phrase "the good old days," it is usually uttered with a sense of longing and a fondness for a return to the way things used to be. Aligning Curriculum and Instruction A few years ago there was a story about several new homes that were literally sliding down the slope where they had been built. Too many times we have entered classrooms and observed teachers using research-based strategies on insignificant content. Learn, Then Do. Learn, Then Do Figure 1.1. Step 1: Establish the Foundation Do
Tuesday Tips - 5 Brilliant Examples of Video Content Let's be real: you're way more likely to watch these videos than to read my article. But on the off chance that you are reading this, I'm going to give examples of how audio and visual content are taking the internet world by storm. This guy found his long lost family. "For more than a quarter century, Saroo Brierley searched for his family before finding his way back home with the help of #GoogleEarth. These women chose to be average. Would you describe yourself as beautiful, or average? These gals went from I can't to "I Did It." Ever had thoughts like these at the gym? This relationship might make it. Sometimes you need some space. And this scarecrow started a small business. This video = All the feels. Do you see how these companies made you feel something?
small group icebreakers games Icebreakers for Small Groups (2 to 5 people) The following icebreakers are useful for small groups and teams of about two to five people. In some cases, larger groups can subdivide and play as well. The Middle School Counselor: Icebreakers How do you get the conversation started? Sometimes when you are working with groups, you need a little kick start for a conversation. I use some old fashioned icebreaker questions, but have given them a new look. I found some clear glass pebbles at a local craft store on sale for $1.00 a bag, used my scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, and best fine-tipped Sharpie marker to create some question stones. We have used the stones several ways. One way is to just pass around the can and each student takes a stone, reads his or her question, and everyone takes a turn as we go around the table.Another way is to have each student take a stone and put it on the table in front of them.
Common Core Standards & Physical Education (PE) As a research-based, public health organization, SPARK is committed to the holistic development of all students. The Common Core State Standards provide an important framework that highlights the educational value and depth of SPARK programs and educational materials. The following documents provides an overview of how the SPARK Physical Education (PE) programs Grades K-12 align with Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy in Health and PE. Alignment Documents: Elementary Physical Education Secondary Physical Education Other Resources: Click Here to read Part 1 of the SPARK Common Core Survival Guide New! Click Here to read Part 2 of the SPARK Common Core Survival Guide New! Click Here to learn about the new SPARK Common Core workshop New! Click Here to register for the free SPARK webinar "Common Core and YOU: Making Connections" on May 21, 2014 at 3pm Pacific (6pm Eastern). Click Here to read the SPARK blog article "How Common Core Can Be Implemented in P.E."
Physical Education (PE) Apps for Teachers Today, more and more teachers are looking for ways to integrate their smart phones and iPads (and other tablets) with their physical education and health courses. Below is a list of apps that we’ve found helpful for Physical Educators. Click Here to view a recording of our webinar, Apps for PE Teachers: “Don’t be a Sap, Know Your Apps!”. Coach’s Eye Videos students performing a skill. Team Shake Team Shake is the technological and environmentally friendly way to choose teams. StopWatch This stopwatch shows time on a digital display as well as on an analog clock face. Giant Scoreboard A generic scoreboard, featuring: Timer/Countdown (editable); Team names (editable); Giant digits, visible from 50ft; Fits any sport; Simple, accurate and reliable. Nutrition Tips Pocket First Aid & CPR from the American Heart Association Pocket First Aid & CPR from the American Heart Association helps save a life in Haiti. iFitness HD An exercise companion app. Pocket Body Pocket Heart (iPad App) Teacher’s Assistant