Iván Silva

gjmueller: Violence concerns persist amid CPS school closing…

Posted by in Education

gjmueller:

Violence concerns persist amid CPS school closing plan

As Chicago prepares to close 54 schools in an attempt to rescue an academically and financially failing educational system, one of its greatest challenges will be safely maneuvering thousands of students to and from class through the patchwork of rival gang territories that cover large parts of the nation’s third-largest city.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his schools chief, Barbara Byrd-Bennett, have acknowledged the danger of mixing young people from different neighborhoods.

photo via flickr:CC | duncan

Aug.29
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Super Bowl Fun in the Classroom + FREEBIE! #4thchat #5thchat…

Posted by in Education, super bowl party palnner for kids, superbowl

Super Bowl Fun in the Classroom + FREEBIE!

#4thchat #5thchat #literacy #superbowl 

Party planning can develop many skills.  Party planning teaches: how to organize, communication skills, new vocabulary, creativity (art and writing), attention to detail and so much more. 

I put together this “Super Bowl Party Planner” booklet so that kids can create their own “virtual” Super Bowl party. It incorporates all of the skills listed above. Kids can really get creative with this one.

Who knows? Their families (or teacher) may even want to use it for their own party. Wouldn’t that be cool?

Included…

  1. Directions for assembly
  2. 4 Covers (2 color & 2 b/w)
  3. Booklet includes (half pages, b/w)…
  • My Invitation List (writing)
  • Invitation (writing/art)
  • My Menu (writing)
  • Halftime Game (writing)
  • Jersey (art)
  • Cheer, Chant, Rap (writing)
  • Party Scene (writing/art)
  • Word Bank

image4 covers included (2 b/w, 2 color)

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This booklet covers multiple intelligences. Of course it covers the linguistic intelligence, but it also covers a few others. Once completed you can play the games students create (kinesthetic intelligence), have them perform their cheer, rap, or chant (musical intelligence), and interpersonal intelligence is covered because students must think of others while planning their party.

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I would also like to share some football freebies with you. Below you will find 2 football themed writing templates and a word bank. Hope you can use them.

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Remember to follow me at TpT so you are updated when I post products and freebies. Thanks!

Aug.24
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March Madness hits the library!

Posted by in cathyjonelson, Cool to me!, DormanU, Education, Reading Advocacy, YA Literature

Here’s another great idea for a library display that goes along with March…or rather March Madness.  I swiped it from a librarian friend of mine, Susan R. Meyers who works in a neighboring district high school. Of course she credits her intern for the concept.  So go on over and read and see their set […]

Aug.23
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Super cool! PULP-O-MIZER Create your own “Pulp Magazine…

Posted by in book cover creator, creative publishing ideas, Education, language arts, Literacy, publish student's work, pulp fiction

Super cool! PULP-O-MIZER

Create your own “Pulp Magazine Cover”

#edtech #literacy via @edtechchic Blog: EdTech Chic

Lots of customizations can be made (text, backgrounds, images). No registration required. Kids will love creating covers to go along with their stories, poems, projects, etc. I had fun creating the one above.

Created image can easily be saved to your computer.

Added to Write On! 4 Kids under the tab “Book Cover Creator”.

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Aug.22
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U.S. History: Free streaming history videos & activities

Posted by in Education

See on Scoop.it – KB…Konnected’s Kaleidoscope of Wonderful Websites!

American History Videos

KB…Konnected’s insight:

Unique resources. Plenty to discover and share with students.

See on havefunwithhistory.com

Aug.21
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What Is Your School District Waiting For? GetEdFunding

Posted by in Education

What Is Your School District Waiting For? GetEdFunding :

“GetEdFunding is a free, curated database of more than 750 active grants and awards that are currently available to public and private pre-K–12 schools, districts and educators, higher education institutions and the nonprofit organizations that work with them.”

Aug.18
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Ultimate Writing Resource List

Posted by in Education, language arts, writing, writing resources

Ultimate Writing Resource List:

Superb categorized resource for #writing resources!

#literacy

100+ resources. Click here for the entire list.

thelastrplord:

a massively extended version of ruthlesscalculus’ post

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Aug.16
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Can you name these “tweet” reads?

Posted by in cathyjonelson, DormanU, Education, Library, Library Brand, USC SLIS, YA Literature

Our USC School of Library and Information Science school library intern Lori Willis-Richards created this awesome book display in our Dorman library during November. We are going to sponsor a contest in which our students must guess the books. http://www.flickr.com//photos/c_nelson/sets/72157632042431512/show/ Want a taste? I don’t have all the pics, and we know we need to fix one, but […]

Aug.15
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5 Great Video Tutorials on How to Create Podcasts Using Audacity

Posted by in Education

See on Scoop.it – Education Matters – (tech and non-tech)

KB…Konnected’s insight:

Well worth viewing if you want to use Audacity to create classroom podcasts. Step-by step tutorials that also include advice, tips and tricks.

See on educatorstechnology.com

Aug.08
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So You’ve Decided to Blog!

Posted by in 2.0, blog, Blogger, blogging, Education

Dear friend and now new blogger, So you’ve decided to blog.  Congratulations!  I have to say I find the experience quite rewarding!  It’s just a great place to be reflective, entertain, to wonder, rant, express joy–to all around show your passion to the world. You’ve asked for some constructive criticism so I’ll do my best. […]

Aug.02
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