Grow into shirt Early Years Foundation Stage & Primary Resources from Yellow Door Christmas pic Preschool Theme - Back to School The Kissing Hand To ease separation anxiety on the first day of school is the aim of this preschool activity by Martha R. Materials: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, white construction paper, paint, and paint brushes. Description: I read the story The Kissing Hand using a raccoon stuffed animal.After discussing the story with the children, I put a heart sticker (which comes from previously placed heart stickers in the raccoon's pouch) on each child's hand. Back to School Book This early childhood idea by Jackie O. helps teach pre reading skills and helps preschool children learn the names of the other students in the class. Materials: Folder with clips inside, clear plastic insert sheets, camera and film, (Polaroid if possible). Description: Prior to the children arriving I type a page for each child. Comments: I like to read this book the first few weeks of school during circle. Materials: 1 ziploc type bag per child Gayle's Note: Two picture books that help with separation anxiety. 2.
Easy, cheap kids craft ideas Did you like this? Share it: Strategies for effective group work in the Online Class This is the second post in a three part series on group work in online learning communities. Post one, featured why we need group work in online learning, and post three will be on how to evaluate group work in online assignments. Quick recap – why oh why do we need to create opportunities for collaboration and structured learning in an online class? Collaboration is the future—collaborative skills are essential skills for the 21st century.Working with others builds upon existing knowledge. Groups—my Dual Viewpoint I’ve experienced group work from the inside and out. Concurrently, I’ve worked with groups on the outside, working with professors extensively to create assignments and collaborative activities for students in several online classes at my work place. I’ve compiled a list of essential strategies for setting up groups for successful interaction and meaningful learning that the online instructor or instructional designer might find helpful. Like this: Like Loading...
Preschool Activity Ideas | Toddler Activity Ideas | Mommy With Selective Memory: New Research: Is Yelling at Kids Worse than Hitting? New Research: Is Yelling at Kids Worse than Hitting? Yesterday my daughter was in one of those moods. She was deliberately trying to irritate everyone. She proceeded to knock over the soap holder, spilling soap everywhere and she grinned the entire time. I wanted to say, "What is wrong with you today? Yet I didn't. "Emotional or psychological abuse is a repeated pattern of behavior by a parent or caregiver that can be verbal or nonverbal, active or passive, intentional or unintentional, but is interpreted negatively by a child, and can result in developmental, social, emotional and academic problems." Of course, I don't think I abuse my children in any way. These are good parents saying these things. Situation 1: Munchkin Girl whines all day long. What I want to say: "What is wrong with you? What would be better to say: "I would sure love to help you, but I can't until you ask me in a nice voice. What I want to say: "Quit complaining! What I want to say: "THAT'S IT!! . 1. 4.
Should You Change Answers on Multiple-Choice Tests, or "Stick With Your Gut?" | College Info Geek Should you change your answers on test questions? I’m going to spoil it right up front: In general, the answer is yes. Research has been conducted multiple times over the course of the last seventy years on this problem, and the results are clear. Most answer changes are from wrong to right, which means that most people who do choose to change answers will actually improve their test scores. This fact goes completely against what people think, though. “Don’t change your answer – you’re probably just worriedly second-guessing yourself.” Teachers, parents, – even SAT prep guides have given this advice out for years. And the most interesting – and, kinda sad – part is that, even though I just told you this – even though I can and will point you to the actual research backing it up – and even if you believe me, you’re not likely to change your behavior. In this video, I’ll explain why that is. If you’re unable to see the video above, you can view it on YouTube. Looking for More Study Tips?
100 Ways to Avoid TV This week, we are having a little break from the television. I have absolutely no problems with TV in general, and I usually let my kids watch daily (though I do try to limit it to 30-60 minutes a day, and we keep it to shows & DVDs without commercials). I think it is quite useful as a break for us all – me in particular! For us, it works to help everyone chill out for a bit when we are having a rough or fussy time, or to keep the kids entertained and safe while I try to get some work done, shower, or take a mama break and zone out for awhile to work on the blog or other stuff online (I really really need this for my own sanity). I’ve found that in order to curb the requests for TV, I have to schedule it into our day very carefully – not just toss it in willy nilly – because the kids then think any time might be a good time to watch (and will ask ALL THE TIME). Up until Elsie and Delia eliminated their morning nap (around 20 months or so?) However. draw pictures/colorflubber!
Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) Print Version What Are CATs? Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) are generally simple, non-graded, anonymous, in-class activities designed to give you and your students useful feedback on the teaching-learning process as it is happening. Examples of CATs include the following. The Background Knowledge Probe is a short, simple questionnaire given to students at the start of a course, or before the introduction of a new unit, lesson or topic. Why Should I Use CATs? CATs can be used to improve the teaching and learning that occurs in a class. Provide just-in-time feedback about the teaching-learning processProvide information about student learning with less work than traditional assignments (tests, papers, etc.)Encourage the view that teaching is an ongoing process of inquiry, experimentation, and reflectionHelp students become better monitors of their own learningHelp students feel less anonymous, even in large coursesProvide concrete evidence that the instructor cares about learning