Charity Preston's Blog
Oklahoma Tornado And Stude ...May 20, 2013, a ferocious tornado cut a 17-mile path of destruction through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. Among the lives lost were seven students from Plaza Towers Elementary School. As ma ... read more The Best Commencement Spee ...The end-of-year rituals are coming, from school picnics to graduations, and like every year, many feelings arise and many words are said to send off students to the next level of life. Thi ... read more |
Recent posts
Brain Breaks Assist in Learning
March 13, 2012 - 12:38 pmCurrent research has shown that taking breaks regularly from direct instruction will increase retention level dramatically. Think of every lesson as a quick cycle: -10 minutes of skill introduction o 10-20 minutes of ...
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Brain Breaks Assist in Learning
March 13, 2012 - 12:38 pmCurrent research has shown that taking breaks regularly from direct instruction will increase retention level dramatically. Think of every lesson as a quick cycle: -10 minutes of skill introduction o 10-20 minutes of ...
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Classroom Accountability!
March 06, 2012 - 03:25 pmMost teachers have heard of a token economy classroom. Many variations are out there based on this very principle. I personally find a simple form of this idea to be rewarding for the students, but more importantly, for me. This is ...
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Using MI in Your Instruction
February 28, 2012 - 12:02 pmIf you have worked or learned about anything educated-related ever, you have already heard about Mr. Gardner and his Multiple Intelligence Theory. I am not one to debate theory, but I do agree that children all have many talents and ...
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Timing Students To Stay On Task
February 21, 2012 - 02:45 pmTimers keep food from being burnt (well most of us anyway). They also keep track of how much time is left in the game. And timers should also be used constantly in the classroom. Your students will stay on task more often than n ...
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Don't Forget the Tunes!
February 14, 2012 - 12:58 pmNoise level is something we have to control every second in our classroom. It can't be too noisy, or others will be bothered, including the teacher next door. I was always conscious of my class's noise level so I didn't ...
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Learning at the Carpet
February 07, 2012 - 12:01 pmMany teachers believe that teaching from the carpet is a practice that should end after Kindergarten. The argument is that the students should practice self-control and be able to learn from their seats. In the real world, adults ar ...
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Stopping the Fidgeting!
January 24, 2012 - 05:25 pmBeing an observer in a classroom can be extremely enlightening or extremely frustrating. Students can be engaged in learning or engaged in what they are currently playing with in their desks. Unfortunately when a teacher is trying t ...
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An Inexpensive Classroom Must-Have!
January 17, 2012 - 01:56 pmStarting off with something so simple, the first task to change your classroom to a haven of learning is to grab some Popsicle sticks from a craft store. It doesn't matter whether they are plain or colored. It doesn't matter whether th ...
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Setting Up A Great Seating Chart!
January 10, 2012 - 04:22 pmSeating charts are a critical component of any classroom. They can make or break the atmosphere, and ultimately, the learning. If students are distracting others, some will become frustrated. Others may become an additional behavior issue. ...
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