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Tip of the Week March 5, 2010
Taking on the Challenge It is that time of year in districts -- winter assessments, report cards and parent conferences. Do you find that for some of your students, this is a joyo . . .
FAQ - How can I adapt I-PICK for older students?
This is a great question, and our friend Lynn Senecal from the Quebec school system has done just that. Her refinements take the elementary version of I-PICK to a new level that is truly suitabl . . .
Teenage Brains...In Progress - Website
Have you ever wondered what makes the teenager you are teaching or living with tick? This article may give you insight as to what is going on in the brain of the teenager you are int . . .
CAFE - Parent Pipeline Back Up and Reread
Have you ever been reading a book, gotten to the end of a page and realized you didn't remember anything you just read? Have you started over two or three times before actually making yourself concen . . .
CAFE - Perfect Poems (Lesson)
What's the best way to learn sight words? No matter what you call them...high frequency words, popcorn words or bubble gum words; children need to learn them. While flash cards can wo . . .
Daily 5 - In Between Rotations (Video)
In between each round of Daily 5 there is time for a focus lesson, brain break, check in and/or sharing. These short bursts of instruction allow for brain compatible learning as well as shifting stud . . .
Book - Elmer - Predict What Will Happen Next
Elmer, the elephant, is most unusual. He is covered with an extraordinary rainbow colored patchwork, while his elephant friends are a more serious gray. Elmer's personality matches his . . .
CAFE - Teacher Talk Cards
Teacher Talk Cards, created by Melissa Killingbeck from Flushing, Michigan,scaffold teachers during the ramp up of learning and using the CAFE strategies. The back side of the card has what she calls . . .
CAFE - Parent Pipeline - Infer and Support with Evidence
By: Allison Behne Reading is an active process that requires reflection and problem-solving. It is also a process where one is continually learning and improving with each and every book r . . .
2010 WORKSHOPS WITH THE 2 SISTERS
Here are the dates and locations for our workshops in 2010. For more information on the locations and hotels or to register . . .
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