In English or Spanish, three messages per week, features hands-on activities to keep kids reading, creating, exploring, and learning all summer. Sample activities are shown..
Summer Learning Tips to Go! Text Messaging Service: www.startwithabook.org/reading-tips-text-messages
In English or Spanish, three messages per week, features hands-on activities to keep kids reading, creating, exploring, and learning all summer. Sample activities are shown..
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Bird Cams: www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/
"A virtual window into the natural world of birds" from around the world through live-streaming nest cams. By CornellLab: All About Birds Free Classes from Google and Adobe That Certify Educators Have Basic AI Literacy: www.techlearning.com/news/free-classes-from-google-and-adobe-that-certify-educators-have-basic-ai-literacy
In Googles 2-hour course, "...participants learn about generative AI, which is a type of AI that creates new content, such as text, images, or other media. You’ll explore how to use generative AI tools to assist your teaching practice by saving time on everyday tasks, personalizing instruction to meet student needs, and enhancing lessons and activities in creative ways. Gemini and ChatGPT are examples of generative AI tools that are used with conversational prompts; in other words, you ask the AI tool for something, and it responds to your request." In the 30-minute self-paced Adobe Express Lightning Learning course, "...participants learn about the many applications Adobe Express’ new generative AI features have for teaching and learning and explore creative and simple activities that support students throughout any project." Eclipse imminent! Try out these interesting activities with students: districtadministration.com/solar-eclipse-learning-activities-connect-classrooms/
This site has links to a live stream at the NASA app, interactive maps, directions for taking photos of the eclipse, lesson plans, and more Screen time Linked to Decreases in Measures of Paren-Child Talk: www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/child-health/screen-time-linked-to-decreases-in-measures-of-parent-child-talk
"Young children's exposure to screen time linked to decreases in adult words, child vocalizations, back-and-forth interactions" The subjects of this study were infants 12 to 36 months of age. and the purpose was to see the association between screen time and adult words spoken, child vocalizations, and conversational turns. I appreciate the details that were presented in the study for the different areas and various ages. How Much Time Should Teachers Spend n a Foundational Reading Skill? Research Offers Clues: www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-much-time-should-teachers-spend-on-a-foundational-reading-skill-research-offers-clues/2024/02
According to this article, research says that 10.2 hours is the ideal amount of time to spend on phonemic awareness instruction. After that point, it showed diminishing returns. While this site: nyslibrary.libguides.com/c.php?g=1284706&p=9754019 was created for New York State Libraries, most of the activities can be used by many types of groups or even individuals.
"...a total eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, 2024. The 2024 eclipse in particular is the last total solar eclipse that will be visible in the U.S. for another two decades!" Happy New Year 2024 Free Coloring Pages for Kids to Welcome the New Year: 30seconds.com/mom/tip/15241/Happy-New-Year-2024-Free-Coloring-Pages-for-Kids-to-Welcome-the-New-Year
At this site, there is also a link to free winter coloring & puzzle pages, Embrace the Winter. Count Feeder Birds for Science! feederwatch.org/
From TheCornellLab, Project FeederWatch "... is a great way to help birds and engage students in science and engineering!" There is a free FeederWatch Classroom Guide: dl.allaboutbirds.org/pfwguide and Feathered Friends: www.birds.cornell.edu/k12/feathered-friends/, monthly lessons for elementary and middle school students. The Myth of School Readiness: jbrary.com/the-myth-of-school-readiness/
This is a blog by librarian Lindsey Krabbenhoft that includes a link to a recording of a webinar that "...delves into models of thinking in order to help us understand the deconstruct the idea of school readiness. " This excellent blog post and the links within it offer ideas for educators and parents to consider. |
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