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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Aug 31
Today as I saw another day of full-class activities, I thought about how important it is to be sure every child is engaged in full-class instruction. The sped teacher I’m working with is creative about this, and often combines it with physical movement… Continue reading
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10 Things to Expect & Not Expect Your First Year of Teaching
My first year, just like mostly every new teacher, was sooooooo hard. Mostly because I didn’t know what to expect. These are tips that would have helped me when I was beginning my first year of school.
Expect to be overwhelmed. Teaching is such a big job. You only find out how big those shoes are [...]
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Good-bye Reading Rainbow (The End of an Era)
The last episode aired Friday, August 28, 2009 on PBS. It’s the end of an era. Reading Rainbow is gone.
The theme song I’ll always remember:
Butterfly in the sky, I can fly twice as high, Take a look, It’s in a book, The Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow aired from 1983-2009, with the last original episodes being taped [...]
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A.P.L.E. news!
Anyone signed up for A.P.L.E. will be happy to hear this news regarding A.P.L.E. payments. Someone just left a comment on my page regarding payment. They finally got it. I’m happy to hear that. I was starting to get nervous because I will start getting payments next year. I was beginning to think I wouldn’t. [...]
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Hot me!
I cannot believe this heat. It is too hot. I am sitting under the fan. I want to turn on my air conditioner, but don’t want to see the bill. Last time, it was over $500, when it’s usually about $350. For now, the fan’s good enough. I can’t even imagine being up in La [...]
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Happy 1,000th Post To Me!
Yes, dear readers, as the title states, I am celebrating my 1,000th post. It has taken me a little more than two years to reach this milestone, but I’ve finally done it. So, Happy 1,000th post to me!
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25 Books to Read the First Weeks of School
Here is a complete list of my pick of 25 books to read the first few weeks of school. Enjoy!
A Very Full Morning by Eva Montanari
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
Ruby the Copycat by Peggy Rathmann
I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont
Just Like Sisters by Angela McAllister
Stand Tall Molly Lou Mellon by Patty Lovell
Secret of [...]
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Books to Read on the Fifth Week of School, Part 5
Here is the end of the list. I read to my class everyday. I highly suggest that you read to yours everyday. Your students will greatly benefit from it.
Roxaboxen, by Alice McLerran, is one of my favorite books ever. It celebrates one of my favorite subjects of imagination. This is the true story of the [...]
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A Tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy
The recent death of Senator Edward M Kennedy has saddened us. He was a terrific fighter on behalf of children and adults with disabilities. His co-sponsorship of the Americans with Disabilities Act helped prohibit discrimination against people with di… Continue reading
Posted in Gerl, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Kennedy, No Child Left Behind Act, Special Education, special education law, Ted Kennedy
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Books to Read the Fourth Week of School, Part 4
Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes, is about being proud of your unusual name. Before Chrysanthemum goes to school, her parents dote on her. They tell her how perfect she is and how they love her name; that it’s simply the best name EVER. The trouble begins when she goes to school and someone makes fun of [...]
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