Burks Bulletin
15 Days and Counting
15 Days until Semester 1 is in the Books!
No time to waste, time is fleeting and irreplacable. Now more than ever consistent expectations and high quality learning experiences are essential to keep kids engaged in their learning and each of us in our right mind;)
I appreciate the work everyone does to ensure quality learning opportunities for all students. I urge you to continue to think outside the box and give more of the responsibility for learning to the kids.
Reduce the number of worksheets that kids just fill in the blanks or cut and paste. Have them develop the artifacts of their learning - what a great way to know if they truly understand the content!
I appreciate the work everyone does to ensure quality learning opportunities for all students. I urge you to continue to think outside the box and give more of the responsibility for learning to the kids.
Reduce the number of worksheets that kids just fill in the blanks or cut and paste. Have them develop the artifacts of their learning - what a great way to know if they truly understand the content!
Marzano's 9 Effective Instructional Strategies.
These strategies are research based and proven to significantly improve learning. http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/marzanos-9-instructional-strategies-graphic/
Math Fun
Great example of hands on fun to develop the concept of adding using the input/output machine. Could be used for any of the functions: add, subtract, multiply and divide.
http://www.motheringwithcreativity.com/2013/04/adding-fun.html
http://www.motheringwithcreativity.com/2013/04/adding-fun.html
Learning Objectives
Great way to write objectives so students can truly monitor their learning.
http://classroomcollective.tumblr.com/tagged/Bulletin%20Boards
http://classroomcollective.tumblr.com/tagged/Bulletin%20Boards
Stuck?
Great idea for exit tickets
http://classroomcollective.tumblr.com/tagged/Bulletin%20Boards
http://classroomcollective.tumblr.com/tagged/Bulletin%20Boards
Got Groups?
Group Norms make working together much better.
http://www.teachingwithamountainview.com/search?q=groups+poster
http://www.teachingwithamountainview.com/search?q=groups+poster
It's Not Fair!
This is a great graphic that literally shows the difference between equality and justice.
http://readingyear.blogspot.com/2014/08/picture-books-10-for-10-fairness.html?m=1
http://readingyear.blogspot.com/2014/08/picture-books-10-for-10-fairness.html?m=1
Genius Hour - What's Your Passion?
Thank you!!!! Friday was fabulous! I've heard great things from several of you. The students I worked with were really excited about this whole idea of learning what they choose to learn. It will be interesting to see how things progress through the year.
I found a website dedicated to Genius Hour in Schools - who knew! http://www.geniushour.com/2013/04/06/genius-hour-teacher-resources/
Watch the quick video it's interesting.
I found a website dedicated to Genius Hour in Schools - who knew! http://www.geniushour.com/2013/04/06/genius-hour-teacher-resources/
Watch the quick video it's interesting.
Event Information
Burks Christmas Party
It's a White Elephant Gift Exchange. For those who want to participate.
We will also be collecting donations for the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County. Check the list of items requested http://www.caccollincounty.org/event_details/holiday-project.html
Be sure to RSVP to LIsa by December 8th.
We will also be collecting donations for the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County. Check the list of items requested http://www.caccollincounty.org/event_details/holiday-project.html
Be sure to RSVP to LIsa by December 8th.
When?
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2014, 05:30 PM
Where?
Louisiana Street Grill 350 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 Phone:(972) 369-0100
12 Days of Christmas - the Charlie Brown Way
On the first day of Christmas...... check out the calendar and see how you can participate in the 12 Days of Christmas. It will be a fun way to lighten the tension and celebrate the holiday. https://drive.google.com/drive/#my-drive
I love Charlie Brown Christmas and in this spirit we will celebrate each other and the true reason for the season. Here's a clip from that classic movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKk9rv2hUfA
I love Charlie Brown Christmas and in this spirit we will celebrate each other and the true reason for the season. Here's a clip from that classic movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKk9rv2hUfA