tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752543205264681162024-02-20T18:56:59.453-08:00The Elementary TeacherAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-85184095356584354742019-02-03T12:05:00.000-08:002019-02-03T12:16:18.357-08:00My One Word 2019: Prudence <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: #fffaf1;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.6px;"><b>Five years ago I stumbled across the One Word Challenge on Twitter, thus was the beginning of a new tradition for me, <i>My One Word</i>. I've always had a hard time getting resolutions to stick with me throughout the year, I have found when I decide on one word, and live by it, it becomes innate. It becomes so ingrained in everything I do, combined with my past words, I feel like I'm becoming a better me! Each year I create small signs, and other little reminders, that I strategically place so that I see them each day. I share my One Word with a few others that I know will keep me accountable. It is so much easier to remember my "One Word" when others know my mission! </b></span></span></span><br />
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My "One Word" through the years: </div>
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2015: Grow</div>
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2016: Diligent</div>
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2017: Impeccable</div>
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2018: Still</div>
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<span style="background-color: #fffaf1;">This past December I began to contemplate words, I developed a short list that I began to pray over and study. One word kept coming back to me...</span><span style="background-color: yellow;">prudence</span><span style="background-color: #fffaf1;">.</span></div>
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the quality of being prudent; cautiousness.</div>
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<span class="vmod">"we need to <b>exercise prudence</b> in such important matters"</span></div>
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<span data-log-string="synonyms-more-click" jsaction="dob.m">"foresters argue about the prudence of drastic thinning"</span></div>
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<span class="SDZsVb" data-term-for-update="caution" data-ved="2ahUKEwiy5pS_iaDgAhUP-6wKHVsgDWcQ_SowAHoECAMQEg" jsaction="dob.uwt" role="link" style="color: #1a0dab; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">caution</span>, cautiousness, <span class="SDZsVb" data-term-for-update="care" data-ved="2ahUKEwiy5pS_iaDgAhUP-6wKHVsgDWcQ_SowAHoECAMQEw" jsaction="dob.uwt" role="link" style="color: #1a0dab; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">care</span>, carefulness, canniness, chariness, <span class="SDZsVb" data-term-for-update="wariness" data-ved="2ahUKEwiy5pS_iaDgAhUP-6wKHVsgDWcQ_SowAHoECAMQFA" jsaction="dob.uwt" role="link" style="color: #1a0dab; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">wariness</span>, <span class="SDZsVb" data-term-for-update="circumspection" data-ved="2ahUKEwiy5pS_iaDgAhUP-6wKHVsgDWcQ_SowAHoECAMQFQ" jsaction="dob.uwt" role="link" style="color: #1a0dab; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">circumspection</span>;</div>
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far-sightedness, <span class="SDZsVb" data-term-for-update="foresight" data-ved="2ahUKEwiy5pS_iaDgAhUP-6wKHVsgDWcQ_SowAHoECAMQFg" jsaction="dob.uwt" role="link" style="color: #1a0dab; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">foresight</span>, <span class="SDZsVb" data-term-for-update="forethought" data-ved="2ahUKEwiy5pS_iaDgAhUP-6wKHVsgDWcQ_SowAHoECAMQFw" jsaction="dob.uwt" role="link" style="color: #1a0dab; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">forethought</span>;</div>
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"an elder counselled prudence"</div>
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"thanks to his father's prudence, a fortune was made"</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Prudence </span><span style="background-color: #fffaf1;">is found throughout the bible, </span><span style="background-color: #fffaf1;">a few of my favorite verses that speak to prudence are: </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fffaf1;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><i><b style="font-size: 17.6px;">"Everyone should be quick to </b><span style="font-size: 17.6px;"><b>listen</b></span><b style="font-size: 17.6px;">, slow to speak, and slow to become angry"</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fffaf1;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.6px;"><b>I have always been the type of person to jump in quickly to solve a problem and share my knowledge the second someone calls or text me with an issue. Wisdom is full of prudence, good management, a balance if you will. I am learning that taking a step back, looking at the "big picture", learning to have a good amount of wait time (in some cases twenty four hours or more) is a good thing. Proverbs 1: 1-4</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #fffaf1;"><b style="font-size: 17.6px;">There have been many trials in my life, several over the past year. In each of these circumstances I have tried to handle myself with grace and dignity, but fell short many times. I am reminded of the verse in Proverbs 12:16, <i>"A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult"</i>. The bible never promises that we </b><span style="font-size: 17.6px;"><b>will</b></span><b style="font-size: 17.6px;"> not face adversities, however it does promise the strength and grace to overcome </b><span style="font-size: 17.6px;"><b>adversity</b></span><b style="font-size: 17.6px;">. God has shown himself in so many </b><span style="font-size: 17.6px;"><b>circumstances</b></span><b style="font-size: 17.6px;"> over my life, I am so thankful. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #fffaf1; font-size: 17.6px;"><b>I am continually seeking knowledge to help me grow </b></span></span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 17.6px;">personally</b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #fffaf1; font-size: 17.6px;"><b> and professionally, Solomon says in Proverbs 18:15, <i>"The mind of the prudent is ever getting knowledge, and the ear of the wise is ever seeking knowledge"</i>. I pray I will always have a hunger to grow and learn. </b></span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-15247687471467113172018-08-28T17:19:00.001-07:002018-08-28T17:19:29.298-07:00Academic Vocabulary Tier I, II, III<b style="background-color: #fffaf1; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 17.6px;">Academic Vocabulary is important in all subjects, in all grade levels, and to all students. Using common academic vocabulary across grade levels not only benefits EL students, but benefits ALL students. </b><b style="background-color: #fffaf1; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 17.6px;">Expanding our student's vocabulary is one of our top priorities at Clinton Public Schools. </b><br />
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<b>Can you imagine being a Newcomer, or having been in the United States for a few years and hearing several different terms for essentially the same thing. An example might be: </b><b style="font-size: 17.6px;">(5 take away 4 is 1) then the next year you learn (5 minus 4 equals 1), or maybe it is the same year just in different classes (pullouts, specials etc.). I know to some this seems minor, but when you are learning a new language, or you are a slow learner, it becomes jumbled in your brain. We need to teach the correct terms so that the struggling student can learn it correctly the first time. It is ok when explaining a new term to use words that the student can relate to in order to build upon their background knowledge, however we need to quickly introduce the proper vocabulary. </b><br />
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<b>Revisiting Academic Vocabulary in a center, or even a whole class game, after explicitly teaching them, is a wonderful way to review. Using <a href="http://web.seesaw.me/" style="color: #8a7fff; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">SeeSaw</span></a> to define or illustrate a word would be a way that parents can see the words the students are learning, or using an app such as <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tellagami/id572737805?mt=8" style="color: #8a7fff; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Tellagami </span></a> to build a character then define a word from the Academic Word Wall. Playing Bingo or Password would be two whole class ways to review. </b><b style="font-size: 17.6px;">Students learn by doing, hands on activities will make academic words concrete. </b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-17734100867725464522018-08-21T18:20:00.002-07:002018-08-21T18:34:48.320-07:00Reflect, Adjust, Move Forward into School Year 2018-19Last year ended for me on the thirtieth of June. It was a year filled with some of my favorite things: connecting, sharing, learning, and growing. There are minutes, hours, and days that I look back on and think, "Goodness, I can't believe that happened!". Some of those moments were positive and productive, while others were less than stellar. A very wise man once told me "You can not control the actions of others, you can only control yours".<br />
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This past year, while maintaining the positions of EL/GT Director for my district, I added yet another experience to my resume, Director of Elementary Curriculum. Essentially, I had two and half jobs. Juggling has become one of my qualities, tricky, yet fulfilling!<br />
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There were times during the year that I felt isolated from the world. It was the first time in my career that I felt completely shut down and shut out. At my lowest points, out of nowhere a bright light would shine through. Someone holding a white flag, letting me in their game, valuing my opinion, validating my worth to the district. What is that old saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade".<br />
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Two words came to my mind quite often: discourage and encourage. These two words have a root/base in common... courage. Having the courage to make changes, to try something new, to step out of one's comfort zone is huge, I think I did it!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-76102263231624285562018-01-01T13:17:00.000-08:002018-01-01T13:17:09.248-08:00My "One Word" for 2018Four years ago, as I was pondering a New Year's resolution, I came across the "One Word Challenge" on Twitter, so began the journey of my "One Word" focus. It has worked well for me, as I was never good at keeping resolutions, but I have been able to keep my "One Word" close by at all times. Each year I have made small posters, and little reminders, to strategically place so that I see them each day. I have a few close friends that I share my "One Word" with so they are able to keep me accountable. It is so much easier to remember "One Word"! <div>
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The past several months I have been in challenging situations where I began to question myself and the way I communicate with others. With the word <i>Impeccable</i> as my guiding force I was mindful of my words but I could feel my enthusiasm, and eagerness in a few situations, to take over. My goal for 2018 is to simply be <span style="background-color: yellow;">STILL,</span> let the conversation flow, take note of things I would like to address, then speak. I am hoping that those that know me well don't take this as though I am not excited, or having no interest, but that I am still growing and learning at fifty-one years old. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-30774909794636184542017-04-02T14:27:00.004-07:002017-04-02T14:27:33.723-07:00Lunch & Learn 2017, "Come Fly with Me"! <b>As I reflect on this year's <i>Lunch & Learn </i>I am reminded that no man is perfect, therefore even though I strive for perfection, I too fall short... </b><br />
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<b>I have had so many projects going on at the same time that I was planning on hosting a low key <i>Lunch & Learn </i>this year. However during a recent PLC (less than a week before the Lunch & Learn) one of our amazing Southwest teachers said she couldn't wait for <i>Lunch & Learn</i> and asked everyone in attendance not to give her student teacher any clues on what it is like because she wanted her to be surprised. That very day I was headed to Denver for a presentation with my CPS team and would not arrive back until 2 days before the <i>Lunch & Learn,</i> but I knew I couldn't let the faculty and staff down, they were expecting spectacular as I was thinking mediocre...</b><br />
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<b>I immediately thought it would be easy to plan around our campus theme, <i>Southwest Globetrotters,</i> how fun would it be to be a Flight Attendant on "Southwest Airlines"! I knew I could count on two colleagues that were traveling to Denver with me to brainstorm and bounce ideas off of. I thought about what I would wear... I had Navy pants, shoes, and a white shirt so I ordered a hat and scarf to complete my costume hoping it would all arrive within a few days. I also knew I would need to be extremely organized to pull this off in just a few short days. I created a list of everything I would need to make or purchase. Our Denver crew even made a playlist for the <i>Lunch & Learn </i>on our journey home. </b><br />
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<b>Monday morning I hit the ground running, ordering lunch to be delivered Wednesday, making signs and banners, boarding passes, laminating, shopping at two Wal-mart stores, creating a Flippity and Bingo Cards. </b><br />
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<b>The morning of the <i>Lunch & Learn </i>we were without internet, which I knew would put a damper on the learning activity I had planned, but like any good educator I had a plan B so I moved on to the decorating and didn't focus on the negativity that was creeping up. </b><br />
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<b>I had very detailed plans on how I wanted the room to look when the guests arrived, with the help of two assistants we began to create an airport. The guest entered through the "Southwest International Airway" walked the "runway" to the "Check-in Desk" where they received a "Boarding Pass". From there the guests went through our serving line and found a seat under one of the seven continents. </b><br />
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<b>With three lunches on our campus, I allowed 10 minutes for the faculty to drop their students in the cafe and arrive at the <i>Lunch & Learn</i>. I knew this would allow me twenty minutes to present a professional development lesson to each group. </b><br />
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<b>My PD plan had been to engage the guests in a game of Flippity, and encourage them to make one to meet our tech challenge. However, the internet wasn't up so we played bingo. I had generated bingo cards with words that I would use as we played the Flippity game, it's a great way to find out who is really paying attention! I tried to remember the questions from flippity so that I could give them good information. It turned out to be so much fun! The playlist that we had made on the trip was playing in the background, I referred to it several times during each lunch and asked who (out of the people on my trip to Denver, list was on the board) did they think added that song, it was a creative way to break up the game! </b><br />
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<b>Resources: </b><br />
<a href="http://flippity.net/quizshow.asp" target="_blank"><b>Instructions for Flippity Quiz Show </b></a><br />
<a href="http://flippity.net/"><b>Flippity.net</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flippity.net/qs.asp?k=1HqSTMhMG3mycSt4_KMj3W56R68xk9neXqqIYiHJaPcM" target="_blank"><b>Lunch & Learn Flippity Quiz Show </b></a><br />
<a href="http://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator" target="_blank"><b>Bingo Card Generator </b></a><br />
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<b> As a classroom teacher my goal was to "<i>make everyday an exciting learning adventure for my students". </i> I hope that I have been able to carry a little of that goal with me over the past few years and make each creative, innovative, and technology experience an exciting learning adventure for the faculty and staff of Southwest Elementary. </b><br />
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<b>I knew I needed to be organized, so I made a list. At the top was "topic", after looking through my recent blog posts I decided on, "Essentials For a Successful Elementary Classroom". That was just the beginning, next I brainstormed, jotted down ideas, and wrote questions that I was interested in. I thought it would be an ideal time to get opinions and ideas from other elementary educators. </b><br />
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<b>The previous two times I had moderated a twitter chat, we had simply typed the questions in the 142 character space on Twitter. However, this time I decided to make mine a little "fancier". I designed the questions in Canva so that I wouldn't have to worry about going over the character limit and I could add a little personality to them. </b><br />
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<b>After completing all nine questions, a welcome and thank you, I was ready to rock the chat! Then, I remembered learning about scheduling tweets at a workshop or Edcamp, but had never tried it. I decided this was the perfect time, I used Tweetdeck. After spending at least an hour attaching the questions and scheduling them, I discovered I had not put the hashtag on the tweets! So, I deleted all of them and started over. They were finally loaded and scheduled four days before the chat. </b><br />
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<b>The chat was to begin last Thursday evening at 7:30pm, I remembered at 6:15pm! I quickly double checked Tweetdeck, my tweets were still scheduled, so I got my laptop and ipad ready. At 7:30pm the first tweet rolled out, and the chat began. It was one of the quickest hours of my life!</b><br />
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<b>I am so thankful that I put myself out there; connected, shared, learned, and grew as an educator. I have always thought that I could not encourage others to learn, grow, and try new things if I don't model it in my daily life. The #okelem twitter chat is the first Thursday of each month at 7:30pm, I would encourage you to join in on the fun! </b><br />
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Building and maintaining relationships is at the top of my list. Students must be able to work along side others, to collaborate with those on their team, to have someone to share with. When students trust educators they begin to flourish, learn, and grow like never before.<br />
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Teaching students the life skills of empathy and compassion will allow them to get along in our diverse society. They must be able to understand the feelings that their fellow citizens may experience in order to live and work alongside others in our world.<br />
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Listening is a key component to success. Not just listen with an answer or next statement in mind, but really listen. Listening to understand, then formulating a response that is worthy of sharing. Listening so that the person you are speaking with knows you care what they are saying.<br />
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Critical thinking is important in today's world. Learning to think critically, to move your thoughts and actions up the Bloom's Taxonomy ladder will empower students to have a voice at the table.<br />
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Students need to be given the opportunity to have authentic learning experiences, to choose their path to problem solving. Students learn best by doing, hands on activities. We should facilitate, then get out of the way and let the learning happen.<br />
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Creativity and innovation are also on my must teach list of skills. Our world is changing at a very fast pace, students will need to be able to creatively think on their feet. They will need to be innovative in our competitive world.<br />
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Our world is changing, the essential skills we must be teaching our students are changing, we must learn and grow as educators alongside our students.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-33200258641266478092017-01-02T13:56:00.000-08:002017-01-02T13:56:21.166-08:00My One Word of 2017<b>Three years ago, as I was pondering my New Year's resolutions, I stumbled across a "One Word" challenge on Twitter. After researching the origin, and meaning behind campaign, I thought it was for me. I have made endless New Year's resolutions that would stick with me for a month, sometimes two, then they would vanish. The "One Word" challenge simplified my resolutions. I printed several small posters with the word and strategically hung them in my classroom, office, on my mirror in my bathroom, on my refrigerator... places that I would be sure to see the word every single day to remind me of my challenge for the year. It has worked well the past two years, and the words were definitely a force of inspiration for me in all areas of my life. </b><br />
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<b>During 2017 I am going to diligently work on speaking impeccably about myself. I will take responsibility for my mistakes but I will not judge or blame myself. I am going to spend my energy in the direction of truth and love of myself and others, for anything else is a sin. My words can create the most beautiful dream, or can destroy everything around me. </b><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-49043136905502602752016-12-17T10:17:00.001-08:002016-12-17T10:17:29.814-08:00Contributing to the Culture of the School<div style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-62364116609937091132016-12-04T19:58:00.001-08:002016-12-04T19:59:42.562-08:00A Season of Serving Others and the Gift of Giving<b>"Tis the Season"... </b><br />
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<b>This year I have taken on our second through fourth grade Gifted and Talented group. It is comprised of nineteen students that are excited to try new things and dive into the unknown. I thought it would be a wonderful learning experience for the students to serve others and enjoy the gift of giving during this time of year! </b><br />
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<b>I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to work in seven school districts (taught in six), each one different, but fabulous in their own way. I have held many positions over the years: financial secretary, cheerleading coach, test coordinator, mentor, technology integrationist, ELL, GT, and assistant principal. I have taught high school, pre-k, and everything inbetween. I have a pretty colorful resume: Teacher of the Year and Regional K20 SKIE award winner are two highlights that I cherish. </b><br />
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<b>Oklahoma education is not perfect, but when I signed up for this career I knew it wasn't going to be. I knew what I was getting into. I knew I wanted to make each day an exciting learning adventure for the students of Oklahoma. I have put my whole heart into this state for many years. I stand up for what is right, never losing sight of the fact that parents are trusting me each day with their most precious treasure. I am thankful to be an Oklahoma Educator, I love my job! </b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-11160478689008629292016-11-06T18:00:00.001-08:002016-11-06T18:00:19.151-08:00GRA 2016 <b>Global Read Aloud 2016 wraps up this week! </b><br />
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<li>Relate the topic to the <b>teachers life experiences</b></li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-70521435282213757332016-10-09T19:17:00.003-07:002016-10-09T19:24:47.627-07:00It's a Balancing Act: Curriculum vs. Personalized Learning <b>This week's #EdSlowChat question is currently a "hot" topic in education... How do you balance "covering Curriculum" with "personalized learning"? </b><br />
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<b>I am no longer in the classroom, but I still remember the struggle to meet each student where they were and take them where they didn't know they could go. Before school began each year I printed the state standards for my grade level. I examined them and placed them in a three brad folder. Then I laid out the curriculum that my district had purchased for me to teach. I began to "map" my year, looking back to my standards to clarify what the state said I should be teaching. If a standard or skill wasn't in my folder to be taught, and it wasn't foundational for another lesson I would "paperclip" it for a later date. As the year began, and I introduced a standard/skill I went back to my folder and highlighted the standard/skill taught with the date. </b><br />
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<b>The most sacred teaching time for me was at my "flex table". That is the time of the day that I personalized the learning for students. I had three or four groups of four to six students at my table for 20 minutes each day, these groups changed depending on the needs of the students. This was the time that I explicitly taught the standard/skill. The resources I used at the table were not always provided by the school. I sought resources that I felt would assist the students to gain the knowledge they needed. </b><br />
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<b>I believe teaching is a balancing act, making sure you reach each child on their level while teaching the curriculum and being authentic to your teaching style. Everyday should be an exciting learning adventure for each student. It requires teachers to know what they they are teaching and to know who they are teaching. Plan, Plan, Plan...</b><br />
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<b><i><br /></i></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-24811616708352650492016-10-02T14:04:00.003-07:002016-10-02T14:06:46.462-07:00Creating a Positive Atmosphere in Your Classroom<b>Fostering a positive atmosphere in the classroom is one of the most important things an educator can do. It not only leads to happy students, teachers, and parents but it also helps in building relationships. When you have a positive vibe, and strong relationships, the "Sky's the Limit". </b><br />
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<b>As a classroom teacher I would arrive in the gym (where our students gather in the mornings) at least ten minutes before the welcome began. I loved greeting my students, discussing their night, gathering notes etc., it sat the tone for our day together. Now that my roll has changed I think it is still important to greet the students each morning, but on a larger scale. So, I arrive in the gym at least 25 minutes before the welcome so that I can say hello to each class and stop by the students that I feel need a quick hello or hug to start their day. I love the fact that our principal does this too, I think it sets the tone for the entire campus. </b><br />
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<b>After the morning welcome I walked with my class to our classroom, held the door open for them, said another quick hello or reminders as to what to do when they entered the room. Each Monday morning they would find a personal note on their desk from me. It might be as simple as, "Last week was awesome, let's make this one amazing" or "Hope you have a week as fabulous as you are". I don't have a "classroom" anymore so I try to have a pen and sticky notes with me at all times so that if I see work hanging in the hall I can write a quick note to the student and stick it to their work. During our Dot Day celebrations there were so many things on the hall walls that I decided to write one word on the notes, all synonyms for awesome! </b><br />
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<b>During the day there are many opportunites to say an encouraging word and listen to the needs of our students. I have always tried to treat each student as if they were my own, this worked well for me. </b><br />
<b>I can honestly say that I didn't have many discipline issues when the atmosphere in the classroom was a positive, uplifting one. Everyone wanted to be there and couldn't wait to see what exciting learning adventure we would embark upon each day! </b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-82274399833944633362016-09-25T16:49:00.000-07:002016-09-25T16:49:38.288-07:00Professional Development <b>Professional Development has changed throughout the years. Gone are the days that we have to sit in a room with our colleagues to watch videos, or listen to a guest speaker discuss blood borne pathogens. Thank goodness! </b><br />
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<b>The #EdSlowChat question last week was "How has professional learning/development changed in relation to your role as an educator"? When I sat down to reflect on this question I was amazed at how my PD & learning has changed over the years. </b><br />
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<b>Social media has enabled me to have an online PLN (Professional Learning Network) which has broadened my contacts. Twitter has been huge for me in this area, I have specific hashtags and people that I follow and chats in which I participate. Facebook also has groups that has been a huge help. If I am seeking information on a particular subject I can "google it" and many resources become available, which includes online courses or webinars. I have attended Edcamps in several states, making connections and receiving the latest updates in technology, innovation, and creation have been crucial to my growth as an educator. </b><br />
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<b>One of the biggest Professional Development opportunities is right under our noses, the educators that we work with day in and day out! We each have something to offer, it's just having the time to share with each other. A few of the ways our campus is able to connect, share, learn & grow is allowing teachers time through Wireless Wednesdays, Lunch & Learns, and a new "Pineapple Chart". </b><br />
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<b>21st Century Professional Development should be "Out of the Box", it isn't one size fits all anymore! </b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-59793666111934703192016-09-18T17:32:00.000-07:002016-09-18T17:32:05.211-07:00Academic Vocabulary<b>Academic Vocabulary is important in all subjects and all grade levels, and to all students. Last week my ELL Thursday Thoughts during PLCs were on the importance of having common vocabulary across grade levels. It not only benefits the ELL students, but ALL students. </b><div>
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<b>Can you imagine being an immigrant student, or having been in the United States for a few years and hearing several different terms for essentially the same thing. An example might be:</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468217783067167041noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275254320526468116.post-39368745924288329502016-09-11T09:36:00.001-07:002016-09-11T09:45:48.701-07:00Teaching on 9/11/01<b>During conversations about the attack on the World Trade Centers (Twin Towers) and the Pentagon, I am always asked "Where were you on 9/11/01?". My answer is always the same, I was teaching at a small K-8 school in Idabel, Oklahoma...</b><br />
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<b>Mr. Austin directed us to remain calm, carry on as normally as possible, and not to discuss any of the day's events with our students. Fifteen years ago I didn't have technology in my classroom, no ipads, laptops, or smart phones. I don't remember what time of the day my students went to specials (Music or PE) however I do remember sitting at a small rectangle table that was our classroom listening center. It had a boombox that had a cassette player and a radio. I sat at the center while my students were out of the classroom and listened to the news. I still remember the feeling as I was finally able to hear the details as they were coming into the news station. </b><br />
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<b>Six years later I traveled to New York City with my daughter, Erika, and my sister Shawna. As we stood on the observation deck overlooking the massive hole where the Twin Towers had once stood, I thought back to that day in my classroom, how I was very sad and nervous on the inside, but how I was an actor that day for my students. They were so innocent and didn't have a clue how their lives would be forever changed. </b><br />
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<b>One of the heroic stories that came out of the 9/11 tragedy was that of Todd Beamer. His words "Let's Roll" became a popular phrase, I read the book and wore the shirt. I have thought about his widow and children each year on the anniversary of his fateful flight. As an educator I hope that I can be an example and role model for my students, as Todd was for our country. </b><br />
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<b>Our school district has made a huge technology movement over the past five years. With that movement came many awesome technology tools that has enriched our district. But, it has also left, as do so many things, more on the classroom teacher's plate. </b><br />
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<b>Each year our classroom teachers have to find thirty minutes at the beginning of the school year to squeeze in Digital Citizenship. This year I volunteered to do the lesson with each classroom and take them on a tour of the Makerspace. This was actually selfish on my part, I would get to be around the students, we could meet each other up close and personal, while giving the teachers a little time to breathe. </b><br />
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<b>So, five days later I am through! During the week approximately five hundred students met me at different times in the Explanation Station. Each group watched a slideshow and two videos, shared and discussed what they learned, then toured the Makerspace. It turned out exactly as I had wanted it to, I was able to meet each new student and get reacquainted with others. </b><br />
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<b>What do you do with the student in your classroom that isn't following your expectations? As a former classroom teacher I had a "Reflection Station". If a student was not following class rules, expectations, or procedures they would be invited to the Reflection Station to think about their actions and complete a short form that they would take home for their guardian to sign and return to class the next day, that usually detoured any negative choices for a while. The next time the student made a negative choice I called the guardian and the student visited the Reflective Station. The third time this happened I requested a guardian visit and the student visited the Reflection Station, this usually led to positive choices. </b><br />
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<b>Of course the teacher's voice and tone play into "The Responsive Classroom". Always using a calm, quiet voice, and few words allows less distractions in the classroom. Our principal shared an awesome article with us this week, <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/eye-opening-video-will-make-adults-reconsider-the-way-they-talk-to-children_us_57b36f62e4b0edfa80d9ddcc?" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Eye Opening Video Will Make Adults Reconsider the Way They Talk to Children</a>, </span><span style="color: blue;">i</span>t really makes you think about your words and the procedures you use in the classroom, and school. </b><br />
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<b>As always, I love to learn then share... I found many ideas for a responsive classroom on <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=responsive%20classroom&rs=typed&term_meta[]=responsive%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=classroom%7Ctyped" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Pinterest </span></a>and </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:responsive%20classroom" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Teacher Pay Teacher</a><span style="color: red;">. </span>What are your expectations and consequences as you go into the school year? Have you explicitly practiced them in a positive manner? It's not too late to start, tomorrow is a fresh new start! </b><br />
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<b><i>Have a wonderful week! </i></b><br />
<b><i>Mrs. Hime</i></b><br />
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This morning, as I was reflecting on a week of inservice and the first two days of school with students, this week's educational slow chat question kept coming to my mind...What legacy am I leaving for the students, faculty, and staff of Southwest Elementary? I made a list, in no particular order, that I would like my legacy to consist of. Hopefully, at the end of the school year, it will be a legacy that is worth leaving!<br />
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1. <i><b>Mutual Respect</b></i></div>
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I want others to see that I am a person that speaks the truth at all times, the good and the bad, so </div>
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Be honest in all circumstances, act with integrity which shows that I have moral principles.</div>
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<b><i>5. Kindness</i></b><br />
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<b><i>6. Serving Others</i></b><br />
The most important things we have to offer are not things, but ourselves. Whether it is covering </div>
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a class, making copies, wiping tables in the cafeteria, or carrying a backpack, the feeling of serving always makes the person serving feel awesome! </div>
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<b><i>7. Taking Risks</i></b></div>
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Failing forward isn't failing at all, it is progressing in the right direction, I hope to model this daily, it is worth it! </div>
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<b><i>8. Planting Seeds</i></b><br />
Planting a small seed may not seem important but when it is planted and nurtured, it will grow </div>
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<b><i>9. Each Person is Important</i></b><br />
Each person, and position, in a school is very important, or we wouldn't have them. I want others </div>
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to see that I value every person that I come in contact with. </div>
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<b><i>10. Connect, Share, Learn, and Grow </i></b><br />
I want to continue my theme...connecting with colleagues to share the wonderful things we know so that we can all learn and grow on our professional journey. </div>
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What legacy are you Leaving? Make it a great one! </div>
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<i>Mrs. Hime</i></div>
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<b>I started my summer with two days of webpage training. I know that sounds boring, but I learned so many new things, I have already put many of the ideas into practice on our campus webpage. <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://ses.clintonokschools.org/" target="_blank">You can see it here! </a></span></b><br />
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<b>I was invited to a LETRS training by one of our second grade teachers, I am so glad I went! Not only did I learn and grow as a reading teacher but I got to spend the day with one of the best teachers I know! </b><br />
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<b>It was great to see so many of my peers and friends at the summer CCOSA conference. My favorite session was watching my husband and several other amazing educators discuss #oklaed. I am so proud of these men that had this idea five years ago and haven't backed down. It has been trending as one of the top chats on Twitter! </b><br />
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<b>I spent a week in Edmond with an outstanding group of Southwest teachers! We not only attended Great Expectations but we also spent time on the way there and back and at lunch each day going over all the things we had learned and how we were going to implement it on our campus. It was an outstanding week! </b><br />
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<b>Traveling to Denver with Clinton colleagues was a definite high of my summer. We not only attended awesome meetings, gathered many ideas to bring back, but we collaborated on the way to, and home from, Denver. You could say I was "brain dead" when we returned home!</b><br />
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<b>My office was packed and moved. It is coming together slowly between meetings and getting ready for the new school year. </b><br />
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<b>A week of Leadership and Strategic Planning meetings were also on my agenda this summer. These meetings were held in Clinton, with Clinton school and community leaders. It is wonderful to work and learn with such amazing people. </b><br />
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<b>School is starting in four days, I think I am prepared! </b><br />
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<a href="https://www.smore.com/rahx0" target="_blank"><b>August ELL News </b></a><br />
<a href="https://www.smore.com/rahx0" target="_blank"><b>August Innovation & Technology News </b></a><br />
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<b>I am not sure what my blogs are going to look like this year, I may change it up a bit. For the past four years I have reflected each week, this year I may blog on specific topics, thoughts, and ideas. Stay tuned! </b><br />
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<b>Stephanie Hime</b><br />
<b>ELL/EdTech/Asst. Principal </b><br />
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