Sentences with phrase «for classroom reading»

A welcoming, empathetic choice for classroom reading.

Ripley's Believe It or Not has a sticker stating that this book is for classroom reading only (too many kids want to read it after finishing their work), and Diary of a Wimpy Kid has a seven - day - limit sticker on its spine.

A good choice for a classroom read - aloud.

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Such universities set for themselves a rich goal: to educate the whole person, to develop students inside as well as outside the classroom, to enlarge the mind and the heart... Continue Reading»

Morrison's modernist approach to religion in 1912, tinged by both cultural and religious anti-Catholicism, still had room for a spirited defense of Bible reading in public schools when the Supreme Court of Illinois banned the Bible from the classroom.

After reading this article and some of the comments, It is obvious of the consequence we have paid for removing God from the classroom.

Battleground: One Mother's Crusade, The Religious Right, and the Struggle for Control of our Classrooms by stephen bates poseidon press, 365 pages, $ 24 The 1983 protest by a group of parents in Hawkins County, Tennessee, against certain stories and themes in the public school reading....

There are reasons, for example, and reasons based on principles, that explain not only why classroom furniture should not be bolted to the floor, but why maps should not have political frontiers drawn in darker ink than other lines, and why epic poetry should be introduced by reading selections in their original language.

Central to this drama are two Supreme Court cases: Engle v. Vitale (1962), in which the Court decided that government - directed prayer in public schools was an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment's establishment clause; and Abington v. Schempp (1963), which declared unconstitutional a Pennsylvania statute that provided for compulsory Bible reading in public classrooms.

It has some fantastic curriculum materials, videos and recipes for classrooms, plus stories like the one you've just read.

Read her blog for more information on how Texas Instruments is supplying a classroom full of calculators!

It's an incredible opportunity for school nutrition professionals in Arizona to learn more about breakfast - in - the - classroom,... Continue reading →

Comic books, now generally known as graphic novels, have increasingly been finding their way into classrooms and school libraries as teachers search for tools to not only help their students learn how to read, but to tap into the vivid imagination that is the hallmark of childhood and turn their students onto a lifelong love of reading.

In her preschool classroom, she is the one... [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Parenting a Strong - Willed, Sensitive Child

Read Part 2 of our interview with Lori, where we discuss the new meal patterns, breakfast - in - the - classroom resources, and what's next for her BIC program.

I responded to the reader in a series three posts: Part One offered advice for bringing about change at the classroom level (e.g.,... [Continue reading]

Well, good for you for sticking to your guns, but prepare to be furious when your child comes home on the last day before the winter break vibrating like a tuning fork from all of the «holiday» (read «Christmas») treats that well meaning parents send for the traditional pre-break party that happens in virtually every public school classroom on the last school day of the calendar year.

I've written a lot over the years (really, A LOT - see the Related Links below) about junk food in school classrooms, whether distributed by teachers as rewards for good behavior and academic performance or served as part of birthday or classroom... [Continue reading]

food manufacturers have managed to invade what should be a commercial - free zone through vending machines and «pouring rights»; branded foods (like Pizza Hut pizzas) sold in the national school lunch program; the sale of a la carte foods; the use of Channel One television in the classroom; the creation of textbooks replete with math problems that use the products» names; give - aways of branded items like textbook covers; offering their products as rewards for academic performance (read X number of books over the summer and earn a gift certificate to McDonald's); and much more.

I used to be a classroom volunteer for the organization and it was... [Continue reading]

This book is an excellent, easy read, essential book for classroom teachers.

Classroom hacks, tips and tricks are HUGE for teachers to organize their classrooms and I'd love to hear about your special classroom hacks that have made continue reading...

Even before reading the Times story, my concerns about food allergic kids led, in part, to my writing my Food - in - the - Classroom Manifesto (in which I argue that school classrooms should be food - free), and I certainly support accommodations for food allergies in school cafeterias.

I'd want to read a poem about vegetables in the classroom... There is room for all disciplines in childhood health.

In addition to the regular classroom administrative tasks the students read, review vocabulary and spelling, many teachers use the breakfast time to build community and connectedness and set the tone for the day.

Commenting on the success of the initiative, BHA Chief Executive Andrew Copson said, «Alom's book is a perfect tool for helping young people to think critically about the world around them, whether used in the classroom to stimulate discussion or simply read at home for pleasure, with the warmth and colour that only autobiography can provide.»

Students in Elizabeth Ross» second - grade classroom are holding their reading materials for the course.

They are supposed to be teaching kids at the cortical level of reading, writing, and arithmetic, but if they've got kids who are still hungry for play, it's gonna be classroom chaos.

The contribution Lew and Leland are making can be seen in some of their designs, including «Classmate» — a computer - based, speech - assisted reading and writing program that students can use for taking notes in the classroom — and an accessible Palm PC prototype.

From background reading for classroom activities and post-activity quizzes to finding a science project, learning about the scientific method, or researching careers, you can assign Science Buddies content with the click of a button!

Dean Madden from the National Centre for Biotechnology Education at the University of Reading, UK, describes how DNA was discovered - and how it can be simply extracted in the classroom.

As we are taught in the YTTC classroom, «Sawa adhayae» meaning self lessons or self practice, we should keep practicing asanas, reading articles and books for improving our knowledge in the same.

«While we have been practicing de-stressing techniques in many classrooms for years, there have been some recent practices associated with mindfulness that are offensive to some,» she said in the note [scroll down to read the complete text].

And if you're a teacher, you'll want to read further to learn how you can win a wonderful prize for yourself and your classroom!

For middle and high school teachers, you can find most books read in the classroom on one of their tops.

The articles are based on my experience & learning while analysing stocks for my personal investments and the lessons learned during the academics and out of classroom readings.

Read educational articles, parenting articles, & more Children with attention deficit disorder and / or learning disabilities can be a challenge for any classroom teacher.

DUNKIRK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbbmCXrpYlg THE LITTLE HOURS A GHOST STORY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAT7QkcOSEY WAR FOR...... Read more «Every Movie Has a Lesson's Don Shanahan opens up July with nine new reviews and seven matching «Movie Classrooms»»

Some school leaders and classroom teachers may not believe in the value of independent, for - pleasure reading, or that kids can read for as long as they truly can.

For more on this topic by Michael Horn, please read «The Transformational Potential of Flipped Classrooms,» which appears in the Summer 2013 issue of Education Next.

Catherine Snow: Incorporating Rich Language in Early Education Educations Funders Researchers Initiative, November 18, 2013 «Taking on the task of improving reading skills, for all children and especially for those scoring at the bottom of the skill distribution, requires three simple things: first, we must provide all children with experiences designed to ensure a broad knowledge base and rich language before entry to kindergarten; second, we must redesign post-primary instruction to focus on discussion, analysis, critique, and synthesis; and third, we must redirect resources from testing children to assessing what is actually going on inside classrooms,» writes Professor Catherine Snow.

Other popular responses read like a prescription for the ideal classroom: rewards, positive feedback, a culture of respect, honest conversation, consistency, and a strong student - teacher rapport.

Reading offers a number of opportunities for planned movement in the classroom.

And then there are students who are so frightened of books, of literacy, and of choice, that they feel comfortable only in their classroom library, reaching for books they know exactly where to find — and trusting you, who understands their fears and reading insecurities.

Many schools carefully track at home reading logs — counting minutes and pages read, checking for daily parent signatures, reviewing and check - marking summaries of what was read, counting book completion rates, etc., while devoting little to no time for kids to actually read quietly in the classroom (or the library, hallways, etc.).

Where the old classrooms were cold and damp in winter, the underfloor heating in the new buildings means that carpet time for reading stories is a favourite part of the school day now — the children can wear slippers or even walk around in their socks.

Twice a year, before winter and summer break, email the class and ask for a parent volunteer to come into the classroom to document student reading recommendations.

Belatedly, I read the instructions for the classroom management system.

For five weeks, second graders studied spiders; classroom activities ranged from the bodily - kinesthetic (web spinning) to the verbal - linguistic (reading Charlotte's Web and writing poetry) to research projects (incorporating verbal - linguistic, visual - spatial, and interpersonal intelligences).

«Print up your classroom rules for students to keep, and for them to take home with them for parents to read and maybe even to sign and bring back to you,» added Jessie Ballenger, assistant principal at Danbury (Connecticut) High School.