January Thinking
This is what I've been learning in January. How about you?
Mathematics
Guided Mathematics by Dr. Nicki Newton
Dr. Nicki's Blog: https://guidedmath.wordpress.com/what-is-guided-math/
Dr. Nicki's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/drnicki7
Math Running Records: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDMcY-ktdq8
#ratherthanmadminute
Multiplication Sticks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_UMJllovJA
Dr. Nicki's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/drnicki7
Math Running Records: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDMcY-ktdq8
#ratherthanmadminute
Multiplication Sticks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_UMJllovJA
Christine Tondevold's Number Sense Work
The Recovering Traditionalist Website http://www.therecoveringtraditionalist.com/
Mathematically Minded Website: http://www.mathematicallyminded.com/
Mathematically Minded Website: http://www.mathematicallyminded.com/
Jo Boaler's Work about Math Mindsets
YouCubed: https://www.youcubed.org/
We are registering a team of 6 from Longbranch for the official teacher course (Donna, Pat, Teresa, Cheryl, Meredith, and Rachel), but ANYONE can take the free course for students/parents/teachers by registering here: https://lagunita.stanford.edu/courses/Education/EDUC115-S/Spring2014/about
We are registering a team of 6 from Longbranch for the official teacher course (Donna, Pat, Teresa, Cheryl, Meredith, and Rachel), but ANYONE can take the free course for students/parents/teachers by registering here: https://lagunita.stanford.edu/courses/Education/EDUC115-S/Spring2014/about
Graham Fletcher's 3 Act Math (Questioning My Metacognition)
If this interests you, come see Graham in action in my office on 7:30am on Tuesday. It's soooooo good.
https://gfletchy.com/3-act-lessons/
https://gfletchy.com/3-act-lessons/
Vocabulary
Word Nerds
I can't even remember the blog post that led me to this book, but it is so interesting. If you think that your kids are understanding the vocabulary you are teaching them, read this...then you'll have your mind blown and your vocab instruction ramped up to the next level. An easy read and good stuff you can use immediately in the classroom.
There are Pinterest boards dedicated to resources that could be used in connection with the book: https://www.pinterest.com/youngbee8/word-nerds-vocabulary/
Examples in a 4th grade classroom: http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2014/01/we-are-becoming-word-nerds.html
There are Pinterest boards dedicated to resources that could be used in connection with the book: https://www.pinterest.com/youngbee8/word-nerds-vocabulary/
Examples in a 4th grade classroom: http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2014/01/we-are-becoming-word-nerds.html
Writing
Lucy Calkins Writing Pathways
We JUST got these books in so I haven't dug into them yet but these will likely be our base for our official school rubrics for each mode of writing. Can't wait to have time to read this book.
TED Talks
Sal Khan
I'm paraphrasing Sal...but it goes something like this: 100 years ago, when surveyed, Americans believed only 30% of the nation could learn to read. Today, we expect nearly every child to learn to read. If you surveyed Americans today what percent of the nation cab learn Calculus or Physics, you would likely get a number around 30% when in actuality, that number is closer to 100%.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sal_khan_let_s_teach_for_mastery_not_test_scores
#masterylearning #brainsgrow #giveuponNOone
https://www.ted.com/talks/sal_khan_let_s_teach_for_mastery_not_test_scores
#masterylearning #brainsgrow #giveuponNOone
Tim Urban
Tim talks about procrastinators and precrastinators and productivity. This was an eye opener for me.
https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator
https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator
Sam Kass
Kids' brains and food. Want kids to learn more? Feed their brains better. Lots of food for thought. Hardy har har.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sam_kass_want_to_teach_kids_well_feed_them_well
https://www.ted.com/talks/sam_kass_want_to_teach_kids_well_feed_them_well
How does this translate to our kids (below)?
Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right | Laura Sicola | TEDxPenn