December 2021 Teacher Talk

  Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It's December and time for our holiday version of Teacher Talk. Getting ready for the holiday festivities or just looking for some great ideas. You don't want to miss what these creative educators are doing this month.

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An Amazing Holiday Values Lesson

By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

I woke up this morning, December 19, 2021, and thought about how much things have changed since the pandemic. 

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A Celebration of Values for the Holidays

By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

Ideas for bringing reflections and values to the celebrations of the season!

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The Best Gift of All: Connection

By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools

One of the biggest challenges I've noticed since being back in school in person is the need for conversational skills. In class during morning meeting, we spend time devoted to talking and interacting with one another. While I can foster this in the classroom, I know practicing communication skills need to continue at home.

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Giving Books as Gifts

By Gini Musmanno of Reading Spotlight

Books make great gifts for everyone, but here are two keys for giving books that children, especially, will enjoy and that will motivate them to read even more.

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Measuring Snow - A Craft for the Un-Crafty

By Vicki Rauch of Scipi

I am not a very crafty person; so, I am always looking for items that are easy to make that I can give to my grandchildren. One year, I gave them a snowman making kit that included buttons, a carrot, six rocks and two sticks. This year, I am giving them a Snow Measuring Tool. Not is it only fun to use, but it also helps them to practice using a ruler. Learn how you can make one!

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The Benefits of Literature Circles in the Classroom

By Marcy Howe of It's a Teacher Thing

Ever thought about using literature circles in your classroom as part of your reading program? Learn more about what literature circles are and why they are an effective addition to your classroom reading program.

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Good Writers Vary Their Sentence Patterns

By Charlene Tess of Charlene Tess

Good Writers Vary Their Sentence Patterns and often place phrases and dependent clauses at the beginning of their sentences.

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5 Tech Tips to Keep Teacher Sanity

By Michelle Webb of Teaching Ideas for Those who Love Teaching

Technology Tips for Teachers in the Classroom.

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December 2020 Teacher Talk

 Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It's December and time for our holiday version of Teacher Talk. Getting ready for the holiday festivities or just looking for some great ideas. You don't want to miss what these creative educators are doing this month.

If you're interested in joining this unique group of teacher entrepreneurs, blogging buddies and/or our blog linky, sign up here....The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative.  If you decide to join, "Feel free to email me at deann.marin@gmail.com if you have any questions"

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An Amazing Holiday Values Lesson To Use Right Now!

By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

I woke up this morning, December 20, 2020 and thought about how much things have changed since the pandemic, staying away from those we love, prejudice against those who are different, a separation of so many people in this country, bullying, and distance learning. This has been a very sad and stressful time in our lives.

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Hope is Just Ahead

By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

Adding hope to a New Years goal setting activity.

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Virtual Math Games to Engage Student Learning

By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools

One of my struggles during distance learning has been how to keep students engaged during math. Breakout rooms have been the perfect solution! I digitized a few of the games I used to print out and laminate. They are no-prep and ready to use!

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When was the last time you took time for YOU?

by Renee Heiss of All-American Teacher Tools

You've been creating virtual lessons, implementing virtual rewards and discipline procedures, and possibly keeping up with in-class separation shenanigans, as well. It's overwhelming and not what you signed up for, right? Here are some ideas to help you relax and enjoy a small part of your day or week so you tell yourself that you are special (channeling Mr. Rogers here!)

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My Rule #3 for Teaching Middle School

By Katie Auer of Loving Language Arts

 #3 in a series of tips for Teaching Middle School

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Civility in the Classroom

By Charlene Tess of Charlene Tess

Teaching civility in the classroom is a must.

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The Gift of No Homework

By Gini Musmanno of Reading Spotlight

Why not try giving students the gift of NO HOMEWORK this holiday season? For a week? For a month? For EVER?

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3 Easy Tips to Increase Engagement and Learning During 

Grammar Lessons

By Marcy Howe of It's a Teacher Thing

Learn easy tips for increasing engagement and learning during your grammar lessons.

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Make sure you take a look at all the tips from our extraordinary educators. 

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September Teacher Talk 2020

 Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It's September Teacher Talk Time.....Hopefully everyone is off to a great school year with the best classes ever, in these strange times. We have so many great tips and ideas for you from awesome educators. Be sure to take a look at what everyone has to say.

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Homeopathy, What Is It?

By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

In addition to teaching, for a good part of my life, I have also been interested in alternative medical practices that include: homeopathy and holistic medicine, as well as exercise, yoga, qigong, meditation, aroma therapy, reflexology, massage, acupuncture, acupressure, and more. Through personal experience, I have seen that these practices can have a beneficial impact on the health and well being of those who use them. I am convinced of their effects.

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Lead Like a Girl Part Two

By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

Thoughts on the legacy Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have left for our students.

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What's Saving My Life Right Now

By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools

Hey, friends! Okay, I know this title: "What's Saving my Life Right Now" sounds a bit dramatic, but. . . I feel like I've been living in a hole for the last 5 weeks and only keeping my head above water because of what I'm about to share!

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How I Got the Textbooks I Needed

By Gini Musmanno of Reading Spotlight

This is my story about how I used ingenuity and moxie to get the textbooks that I needed.
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Be-Leaf Me! Fall is Great! Using Leaves in Science Investigations

By Vicky Rauch of Scipi

When my husband's Aunt Sue moved to Florida, she would send home some strange requests. One year, she wanted us to send her a box of fall leaves. Since Florida lacks deciduous trees, her students were unaware of the gorgeous colors produced by the trees up north. The only problem with her request was that the leaves we sent would be dry and crumbling by the time she received them. What to do? Find out in my newest blog post.

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Tips for Creating Powerful Distance Learning Instruction

By Marcy How of It's a Teacher Thing

Create even more powerful distance learning instruction with these great tips!
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Misplaced Modifiers Often Create Strange Mental Pictures.

By Charlene Tess of Charlene Tess

Misplaced modifiers create strange mental pictures.

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Top 5: My Favorite Diverse Reads

By Lisa Robles of LisaTeachR's Classroom

My top five picks for diverse picture book reads

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We Teach So Hard...Episode 15...Attitudes of Gratitude

Do you have an attitude of gratitude? Do your students? How do you teach gratitude? Join us as we explore books and resources for teaching gratitude, not just in November, but all year long! The research says our brains and our bodies are healthier when we learn how to incorporate gratitude into our daily lives.

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We Teach So Hard: Read Aloud Books for the Beginning of the School Year

Join WE TEACH SO HARD as we talk shop about great back-to-school reads that foster community, conversation, and collaboration. In this episode we explore ways to use picture books with all students, as well as some great chapter books to start your school year. Project ideas abound! Be sure to visit our blogs this month for more ideas and free resources about starting your year off right with winning books. 
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Read Aloud Books for the Beginning of the Year in Middle School

By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

As Teachers, we want our students to step over stumbling blocks, and not be intimidated by obstacles that stand in their way. We want them to realize that they can do anything they set their minds to. Characters in novels can help them overcome these challenges head on, and develop strategies to alleviate them. The books I've chosen to share with you are humorous, thought provoking, and great for 6th graders.

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A Gift from the Sea to Start Your Year
By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

Maybe you have already started your school year, or maybe you are about to start. There are so many wonderful picture books to get your students off to a great start: Enemy Pie, Each Kindness, and of course First Day Jitters! The best ones, I think, speak to us about how we treat each other and the everyday choices we make.
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Tried & True Picture Books to Begin the Year
By Kathie Yonemura of Tried & True Teaching Tools

You're never too old to be read to and who doesn't love a good picture book? I always begin the school year reading picture books to my class, rather than jumping right into a novel. (And I continue to read them throughout the year!) There are so many great themes in pictures books, as well as starting points for meaningful discussion.
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A Good Book Can Start the Year Off Right
By Tracy Willis of Wild Child's Mossy Oak Musings

My room has a lot of soul. I learned early on in my career that a good book can change my classroom world, create a paradigm shift, and cultivate respect, empathy, imagination and empowerment. I moved around a lot early in my career, so I needed to take those powerful books with me. I never stopped hoarding. Let me tell you about some of my back-to-school teaching treasures.

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