Without meaning too, I have seemingly bookmarked more science resources this week than normal. My solution? A themed Resources To Start Off Your Week post!! Here are four great science resources you can add to your collection. As always, I will be adding these to my Fav Websites page. 1 ) The History of Vaccines– This comprehensive website, organized by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is the place to go if for information on vaccines. This website includes timelines, interactive games and activities, articles with comprehension guides and a gallery of images.– This website can be an amazing… Read More
Substitute Teaching in "M-Division"
Now that I have started my summer job(s) full time I unfortunately do not have as much availability to substitute teach as I did previously. Thankfully my employer was willing to be flexible with my hours so that I could have every Friday off in order to substitute teach in either “T-Division” or “M-Division”, which are both within driving distance of our home! Now some people may find it weird that I am choosing to take one day off work just to go to another job but it was really important to me to substitute teach and get to… Read More
Whole Brain Teaching Wednesday! WBT Blogs
As I was sitting on my couch this weekend I came up with the perfect idea for this Wednesday’s Whole Brain Teaching Wednesday post! I spend a decent amount of time ok A LOT of time on education and WBT blogs and as I was making my way through Google Reader I realized that I should share some of these great blogs with you! Volia! I have created a detailed list of the WBT blogs that I follow. This amazing group of guys and gals have provided me with invaluable support and information since I began this journey… Read More
Resources to Start Off Your Week 19
Whether you are just entering your last month of classes or are getting ready for your next year of classes, here are some great new Resources to Start Off Your Week! As always, I will be adding these to my Fav Websites page. 1 ) Pinta– This website is a FREE photo-imaging software that almost resembles PhotoShop.– Pinta is really easy to use and offers special effects and unlimited layers! It can be a great resource to share with your students who don’t have programs like PhotoShop at home. – I had some difficulty downloading it the first time… Read More
Back to Work
I missed posting this week but that’s because I was busy starting my job for the summer! In addition to working as a substitute teacher, on an as needed basis, as well as a cashier at a local gas bar I am also working full time as a Child Development Worker through the government of Manitoba. Since all provincial programs are different, here is how ours is set up. Check out their phamplet to learn more. For the past four summers I have been employed through Children’s disABILITY Services (formally Children’s Special Services) developing and administering effective programs for… Read More
Resources to Start Off Your Week 18: May Long Weekend Edition
Happy May Long Weekend! Here is a longer version of Resources to Start Off Your Week to celebrate. Like always, I will be adding all of these to my lists on the Fav Websites page. 1 ) Teachers Printables– Need organization? Then this website is your answer.– This website offers free printables of everything a teacher needs to stay organized including lesson plan templates, parent-teacher communication logs, grading book templates and so much more.– This could be your one-stop show if you are getting organized for next year or need to refresh your current setup. – http://www.teachersprintables.net/ 2 ) Science… Read More
Substituting in "T-Division" 2
Yesterday I was very happy to be substituting in “T-Division” again. I was actually able to be in the same small school as I was in on Tuesday, only this time I was in a Grade 2/3 split class of 10 students. After my substituting experience on Tuesday, @MsBarteaux shared with me that when she was working as a substitute she would take photographs, with permission, of all the things she loved in a classroom to keep for future reference. I thought this was a wonderful idea! I mean, in the past I would take note of things that… Read More
Whole Brain Teaching Wednesday: WBT TV!
Have you had the chance to check out Whole Brain Teaching TV? If you are interested in learning more about Whole Brain Teaching and/or discussing ideas and strategies with other educators then Whole Brain Teaching TV is the perfect option for you! Found on the Whole Brain Teaching website homepage as well as it’s own page, WBT TV is an online interactive stream where users can tune in to a live show to learn all about a variety of WBT strategies. The video library also allows users to scroll through previous sessions to view at their convenience if they are… Read More
Substituting in "T-Division"
Its been a week and a half since I left “C-School” and I’ve been missing the classroom so much! Thank goodness I got called in to substitute teach in “T-Division” for today and Thursday. I had never been to the town before so, like I always do, I left waaayyy too early in an attempt to give myself enough time to find my way around. Fortunately I was only 20 minutes early this time and not 30+ like when I visited “C-School“. The school is a French-immersion school but fortunately I was substituting for the English teacher; which… Read More
Resources to Start Off Your Week 17: Best Resources to Find Resources!
As I updated my Fav Websites page and organized all those wonderful resources I began to think of all of the places where I have found these resources. I often find great websites for ed just by browsing through teacher’s blogs and seeing what they use but I have also found some great websites dedicated to finding ed resources. There are definitely some very committed people out there that are AMAZING at finding ed resources, I don’t know how they do it! Here are some of the ones I check out daily:* Pictures have been taken off the public… Read More