Blog Archives - Study Plans

Movement in the classroom

8/31/2017

Why Kids Shouldn't Sit Still in Class: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/21/well/family/why-kids-shouldnt-sit-still-in-class.html
This article explains what most educators know; children need to be active during the day. What I liked about the article is that it includes studies to support this and also a couple of sites that teachers can access to help provide movement breaks during the day. I would like to see a classroom where children are active throughout the day but if that is not possible, the information in this article is helpful and provides backup facts if a teacher needs them.

Digital Reading

8/26/2017

What We Still Don't Know About Digital Reading: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2017/08/what_we_dont_know_digital_reading_literacy.html
As a teacher of reading teachers I was especially interested in this article. The main idea is that more research needs to be done concerning how much the format matters in the readers comprehension of what they read. According to studies at this time, it seems that format does not matter much for beginning readers and readers who are skimming the reading material. However, at this time studies lean toward the the format making a difference in detailed comprehension of what is read.

August 26: National Dog Day

8/24/2017

National Dog Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKNyEhMiovA&feature=youtu.be
This video is made using mysimpleshow, an easy to use free site that I have found adults and children enjoy using.

Sept. 28: FREE Educator Open House in Pittsburgh, PA

8/17/2017

Open Houses: http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/education/educator-programs/open-houses: http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/education/educator-programs/open-houses
"Join educators at the Heinz History Center on September 28 for food, drinks, and information on National History Day and the center's educational offerings." This is in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution.

FREE video conferences from Smithsonian

8/17/2017

Classroom Vidoeconferences: http://americanart.si.edu/education/video/
"Bring American art to your classroom with a series of ten interactive (and free) videoconference lessons from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The sessions are enjoyable for everyone from third grade to adulthood."

Request FREE WWI poster exhibit from Smithsonian

8/17/2017

World War I: Lessons and Legacies: https://www.sites.si.edu/s/topic/0TO36000000acs4GAA/world-war-i-lessons-and-legacies
"Set of eight posters illustrate World War I and its far-reaching effects on American life." There posters will be distributed in September 2017. You can register for them now.

Icebreakers Volume 3

8/16/2017

Icebreakers Volume 3: Engaging Activities for the First Day of School: http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/icebreakers_for_kids.shtml
I am very careful that all activities in my classroom have a purpose, even those that I choose to do on the first day. I don't want to give the impression that we will be wasting class time. Most of the activities at this link meet one or more of my objectives for the class at the beginning of the year. There are links to additional volumes of icebreakers at the end of the article.

Setting the tone on the first day

8/16/2017

Setting the Tone: http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/mcdonald/mcdonald027.shtml
This short article has concrete advise about setting the tone for the classroom on the first day of school. The only thing that I can add is that is important to remember that the first impression may occur in the parking lot or even as students see the teacher setting up the room for the school year.

Path and Visibility of Solar Eclipse

8/16/2017

Path and Visibility - August 21, 2017, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/globe/2017-august-21#
The maps at this site show the how the solar eclipse will look around the world. You get to choose the places and look at the map in 2-D or 3-D. The site also has Eclipse Information, Trivia, First and Last places to see the eclipse, as well as other information including Media & Videos

Perseid meteor shower and Total Solar Eclipse

8/10/2017

August 2017: A Big Month for Astronomy: https://science.nasa.gov/science-news/sciencecasts/big-month-for-astronomy
This short video by NASA explains Perseid meteor showers which will be visible on August 11, 12, and 13 as well as the Total Solar Eclipse on August 21 in the United States.

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