Archive for November, 2009
Monday, November 30th, 2009
Yes, I know it's very "American" to reward students with certificates for "awesome attitudes" or "perfect attendance." My sister (who teaches in the UK) and I have very interesting discussions about how the UK and US education systems vary when it comes to things like classroom management and behavior (or ...
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
CertificateStreet is happy to be involved with Tweetsgiving this year - a global celebration that seeks to change the world through the power of gratitude. Scheduled to be held between November 24 – 26, 2009, the 48-hour event created by US nonprofit Epic Change will encourage participants to express their ...
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
This past year has been a particularly difficult one for me, as it has for many people I know. Family issues, financial strains, and illnesses are just a few of the hardships we have had to struggle through. It's easy during those times to become discouraged and overwhelmed. But that's ...
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Here's a Thanksgiving activity that will get your students thinking.
Supplies:
Construction paper in fall colors, such as red, brown, orange, and yellow
Stapler or tape
Markers
Scissors
1. To begin, provide each student with two or three sheets of construction paper and a pair of scissors. Have students cut the paper lengthwise into 1" - ...
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Saturday, November 7th, 2009
I found these quotes in a presentation by Martin Bean given at the School of the Future World Summit. I just had to share them with you.
Students today can't prepare bark to calculate their problems. They depend on their slates which are more expensive. What will they do when slate ...
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Saturday, November 7th, 2009
If you have an empty bulletin board or a blank wall space in your classroom this season, then you have the ideal spot to "plant" a Thanksgiving Tree. Here's what you'll need:
Large piece of brown butcher paper, or 5-6 pieces of brown construction paper
Red, yellow, and orange construction paper ...
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Saturday, November 7th, 2009
This Thanksgiving season, your students can enjoy making their own gratitude journals. To make the journals, you'll need:
Colored cardstock (one piece per student)
Plain white copy paper (3 per student)
Hold punch
Yarn or brads
Scissors
Markers, pens, or crayons
Old magazines (optional)
1. To begin, have each student choose a piece of colored cardstock. This ...
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Saturday, November 7th, 2009
It seems as if teachers are always on the lookout for new ideas to use in the classroom to make learning more enjoyable and teaching more effective. If you're searching for some educational inspiration, check out UniqueTeachingResources.com.
The content on this website was written by Heidi McDonald, a teacher of 21 ...
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