From the desk of Kelly Harmon
Texas Literacy Resources Newsletter, July 2014
Dear Educators,
We are looking forward to bringing you more ideas and professional development this coming school year. Stay tuned for more events and resources!
Classroom Set-Up Must Haves!
One of the best things about being a teacher is getting to set-up your classroom for the upcoming school year! (Especially your first year!) Sometimes getting a classroom ready can be an overwhelming task, what with bulletin boards, decor, student seating, storage, a library, and subjects to think about.
When I began my teaching career, I thought my room needed to be fully decorated and the walls decorated before "Meet the Teacher Night." As I grew wiser, I learned that less is more. I began to designate areas of learning instead of putting up posters that were pretty to the eye.
I started with a checklist each year before I entered my classroom. I knew that I had to have specific areas for learning and storage. These were called my "Must Haves". Read more HERE!
App of the Month!
Teacher Uses:
- Create class anchor charts or posters
- Create handouts or notes
- Create project templates for students to use
Student Uses:
- Create personal anchor charts
- Create presentations
- Create visual notes
Visit the app store to download this great app. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pic-collage/id448639966?mt=8
Upcoming Trainings
Guided Reading in Grades K-5
October 8, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
San Antonio, TX
Writer's Workshop in Grades K-5
8:30am-3:30pm
San Antonio, TX
Spend a day learning how to effectively implement Writer's Workshop in your classroom! This training focuses on the Writing Workshop framework, grammar and mechanics, genres, and much more. More information Coming Soon!
Literacy Centers & Reader's Theater
August 1, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
San Antonio, TX
Join us in learning how to provide differentiated practice that gets your students thinking, reading, and writing beyond their literal level. Click HERE to learn more!
Best Ipad Apps and Strategies to Increase Student Learning
8:30am-3:15pm
Houston, TX- Oct. 22, 2014
8:30am-3:15pm
San Antonio, TX- Oct. 23, 2014
8:30am-3:15pm
El Paso, TX- Oct. 24th, 2014
8:30am-3:15pm
Join Kelly Harmon for a fun and interactive seminar focusing on practical ideas and strategies for using Ipads and Ipad Apps in the classroom. Click HERE for more info.
About Us
Email: kelly@texasliteracy.com
Website: http://www.responsetoinstruction.net
Location: 26440 White Eagle Drive, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 817-583-1290
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Literacy-Resources/185551092170?ref_type=bookmark