All Discussions Tagged 'ideas' - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T07:18:21Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=ideas&%3Bpage=3&feed=yes&xn_auth=no6 Craft Ideas for Preschoolers This Memorial Daytag:www.classroom20.com,2016-05-30:649749:Topic:11117142016-05-30T07:41:28.810ZDorothy Hastingshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DorothyHastings
<p align="justify">Preschoolers enjoy patriotic activities just like everyone else. It’s an exciting experience that gives them the opportunity to learn the history of our country.</p>
<p><img alt="Happy Memorial Day" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1860" height="367" src="http://blog.firstschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/xhappy-memorial-day.jpg.pagespeed.ic.8qnHh11_aX.webp" title="Happy Memorial Day" width="640"></img></p>
<h2>Here are 6 craft ideas for Memorial Day <a href="http://www.firstschool.net/why-first-school" target="_blank" title="First School - Preschool">for preschoolers</a> that they will find easy and love to do:</h2>
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<li><h2>American Flag Painting</h2>
<p>Use small craft pom-poms to dab red,…</p>
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<p align="justify">Preschoolers enjoy patriotic activities just like everyone else. It’s an exciting experience that gives them the opportunity to learn the history of our country.</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.firstschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/xhappy-memorial-day.jpg.pagespeed.ic.8qnHh11_aX.webp" alt="Happy Memorial Day" width="640" height="367" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1860" title="Happy Memorial Day"/></p>
<h2>Here are 6 craft ideas for Memorial Day <a href="http://www.firstschool.net/why-first-school" title="First School - Preschool" target="_blank">for preschoolers</a> that they will find easy and love to do:</h2>
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<li><h2>American Flag Painting</h2>
<p>Use small craft pom-poms to dab red, white and blue paint onto paper. Using clothespins to hold the poms, dab each color paint in the shape of a flag.</p>
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<li><h2>Make American Monuments</h2>
<p>Place pictures of the American monuments near the blocks. Show the kids how to make the different monuments with different colors and shapes of blocks and other available materials.</p>
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<li><h2>USA Bracelet</h2>
<p>Make a USA or America bracelet by stringing pony beads and letter beads on a pipe cleaner or heavy string. You can add other decorative beads as well.</p>
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<li><h2>Firework Hands</h2>
<p>Cut hand prints out of construction paper and glue on to a background paper. You can also put paint on the child’s hands and make hand prints on the paper. Use glue to draw lines that represent the spray of fireworks and sprinkle on some glitter.</p>
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<li><h2>Book of Patriotic Symbols</h2>
<p>Create a small book out of paper and glue pictures of patriotic symbols on each page. You can also draw the symbols. Have the children color the pictures and write the words that represent each symbol. You can create a story with the symbols or put various symbols together along a time line.</p>
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<li><h2>Patriotic Word Building</h2>
<p>Use small magnetic letters that have been grouped together in words. Scramble the letters and let the kids put the words back together. Words can be repeatedly jumbled and remade giving each child an opportunity to play the game on their own.</p>
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</ol> How can you shift away from notes and worksheets?tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-24:649749:Topic:8394142012-05-24T02:17:55.905ZFrank Sunhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/FrankSun
<p>I am currently teaching Science 10 and I've tried to make the course activity based but there are times when I find that notes and worksheets seem the most efficient.</p>
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<p>How do you break out of the "notes and worksheet" routine?</p>
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<p>What activities do you use in your classroom?</p>
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<p>Thanks</p>
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<p>Frank</p>
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<p>I am currently teaching Science 10 and I've tried to make the course activity based but there are times when I find that notes and worksheets seem the most efficient.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>How do you break out of the "notes and worksheet" routine?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>What activities do you use in your classroom?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Frank</p>
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<p> </p> Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent...tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-02-24:649749:Topic:8099882012-02-24T03:20:37.011ZKevin S.https://www.classroom20.com/profile/KevinS
<p>Hey all, </p>
<p>I have a great parent at my school who recently (a few hours ago) wrote a letter to their child's sixth grade teachers, principal, two likeminded parents, and myself (their childs "tech teacher"). The letter was regarding a project I'm doing with them. </p>
<p>Here it is. I edited names/school. And the CAPS are hers, not mine. :)</p>
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<p><em>I have heard that the students are being required to use the computer to create the visual portion of their hero…</em></p>
<p>Hey all, </p>
<p>I have a great parent at my school who recently (a few hours ago) wrote a letter to their child's sixth grade teachers, principal, two likeminded parents, and myself (their childs "tech teacher"). The letter was regarding a project I'm doing with them. </p>
<p>Here it is. I edited names/school. And the CAPS are hers, not mine. :)</p>
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<p><em>I have heard that the students are being required to use the computer to create the visual portion of their hero stories.[My daughter] would so much rather engage in REAL art to do so. I have heard others would prefer it also,such as [another boy] and [another girl], and perhaps more.</em></p>
<div><em>I could go on and on about my thoughts on over-reliance of technology but I will keep it brief.Our children are spending too much time staring at a screen and pushing a button to have a computer give them some computer program's version of the world, to the absolute detriment of their spirits.They are becoming one dimensional,stifled and detached from the beautiful world around them.Many recent publications by educators and child development specialists expound upon the negative effects of too much computer.Here with this hero project is a chance for the students to be truly creative,nourished by the richness of touch,smell,color,manual dexterity skills and the stimulation of their imaginations.I think they would really enjoy NOT staring at a screen for a change.</em></div>
<div><em>[School Name] is supposed to be a place that enriches and develops the whole child in a multitude of ways.In my opinion,doing an art project on a computer is just "more of the same".I request that [my daughter] and whomever else is longing to be nourished by a truly creative,messy,tactile,</em><em>physical and satisfying endeavor be allowed to do so.</em></div>
<div><em>Thank you,</em></div>
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<div>BACKGROUND. :)</div>
<div> Project in a nutshell: The students are writing "Hero's Journey" stories- learning about mythology. They'll also be performing, in time period appropriate attire, props, etc. for their parents one night as a gallery. My involvement is, in essence, the scenery. I wanted to do something truly unique and new. So I decided to create an immersive experience with their presentation. This is not a PowerPoint-like presentation. The goal is use Video Projection Mapping- Google it to learn more about it. I stumbled upon it on YouTube and was impressed. It requires a great deal of ingenuity to say the least.</div>
<div> I'm posting this rant to 1.) vent and 2.) I know myself better than to auto-reply- I'm way to passionate about this subject than to fire off a quick response. This is an effort to formulate and craft my response.</div>
<div> I guess this just frustrates me so much because all of the proects I've done with them this year. Some of these parents aren't seeing the value in all this. Where do I begin?</div>
<div> Over the course of my time with with them this year, students have scrippted, recorded, editing, mixed, and mastered Public Service Announcements. They've Skyped with NASA scientists and created project files in Google Earth that have taken them around the globe, retracing routes of explorers, uploading photographs, and "journal" entries. We've worked alongside a local architect to design an outdoor classroom for our school with some grant money. These kids know Google SketchUp better than any high schooler I know.</div>
<div> I believe I've taught them well. I've verbalized to them the significance of having these skills. They see where it is applicable in the real world. And, most importantly, the've been trained by an adult to demonstrate RESPONSIBILITY when using technlogy. The kids know the do's and don't of social media. They know how they should handle themselves online. They know what Cyberbullying is and what it looks like. I've explained to them, in a circle, away from the screens, that each avatar represents a real human being. A person, just like them. This topic should be at the forefront of our students technology experience. Study's do show that screen time has deminised such a essential human quality as empathy. Heck, I've seen it, too.</div>
<div> You can't blame parents for their skepticism; after all, they've seen kids use "technology"at home. To them, it always looks a lot like Angry Birds, txting, or Facebook. I'd like to know what you all think. What would you say? Or, how would you respond. I need to vent here (clearly) and wait until tomorrow to respond- I know myself better than to "auto-reply". I'm far too passionate about this topic to do so.</div>
<div> Writing this has been beneficial and the process has helped me. Thanks for reading and I'd love to hear what you think. And, honestly, I really like this parent. I've had older sibilings of this student. It's a good family and she's never been one to cause issues. Their daughter is extremely bright, but I'm guess that the daughter may be way beyond her comfort zone here. I can see the other two students feeling uneasy, too. They're very bright.</div>
<div> For the students, I'll share with them that this is my first time, too. I've already spent countless hours learning, reading, researching this concept in an effort to create something truly unique. I'm uncomfortable with this project myself. It's a risk. I've never done it, nor do I know anyone who does. </div>
<div> I just didn't want it to be <em>"just more of the same"</em>.</div>
<div> Kevin</div>
<div> PS- Usually, I'd of just taken to Twitter. ;)</div> Idea Bank Now Open...pleased to learn from you alltag:www.classroom20.com,2012-01-24:649749:Topic:7987532012-01-24T04:15:32.105ZBen Schwartzhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BenSchwartz
My name is Benjamin. I am very pleased to be here and look forward to learning and teaching and sharing ideas with you all. I am proficient in a wide array of topics and proudly have been relied on as an idea bank for many years now on issues of personal natures to global economic evolvement. I look forward to sharing ideas with you all.<br />
Regards,<br />
Benjamin
My name is Benjamin. I am very pleased to be here and look forward to learning and teaching and sharing ideas with you all. I am proficient in a wide array of topics and proudly have been relied on as an idea bank for many years now on issues of personal natures to global economic evolvement. I look forward to sharing ideas with you all.<br />
Regards,<br />
Benjamin Looking for Educational Appstag:www.classroom20.com,2010-11-10:649749:Topic:5339682010-11-10T01:05:31.274ZAlexandra Briggshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AlexandraBriggs
<p>Hi All,</p>
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<p>I'm an ITRT in VA and my division currently has iPod Touches and iPads available for student use. Many teachers are having their students use these tools at the Elementary and Middle School level, but we're having trouble getting High School teachers to plan use of these devices into their lessons. Any suggestions of good educational apps and/or lesson plan ideas for using iPods and iPads?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'm an ITRT in VA and my division currently has iPod Touches and iPads available for student use. Many teachers are having their students use these tools at the Elementary and Middle School level, but we're having trouble getting High School teachers to plan use of these devices into their lessons. Any suggestions of good educational apps and/or lesson plan ideas for using iPods and iPads?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks!</p> Bell Work for Computer Labtag:www.classroom20.com,2010-08-12:649749:Topic:4971082010-08-12T14:55:28.588ZBrian S Langloishttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BrianSLanglois
Hello Everyone,<br/><br/>I was hoping to poll to masses for some best practices used as far as bell work (beginning of class before bell) in a Middle School Computer Lab. Currently, I'm not using any because I haven't been able to think of something that would work well. What do you use?
Hello Everyone,<br/><br/>I was hoping to poll to masses for some best practices used as far as bell work (beginning of class before bell) in a Middle School Computer Lab. Currently, I'm not using any because I haven't been able to think of something that would work well. What do you use? Inquiry Based Learningtag:www.classroom20.com,2010-07-20:649749:Topic:4906012010-07-20T21:10:35.462ZKathleenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Kathleen28
<div>A new group has been started to discuss the best ways to implement inquiry based learning. We know that this type of authentic learning is the best for our students, but the reality of our teaching world can be quite different. The goal of the group is to exchange ideas so we can find practical ways of implementing learning based on inquiry. We would love to have you come by and give a few ideas and take a few ideas. Hope to see you there!…</div>
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<div>A new group has been started to discuss the best ways to implement inquiry based learning. We know that this type of authentic learning is the best for our students, but the reality of our teaching world can be quite different. The goal of the group is to exchange ideas so we can find practical ways of implementing learning based on inquiry. We would love to have you come by and give a few ideas and take a few ideas. Hope to see you there!</div>
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<div><a href="http://www.classroom20.com/group/inquirybasedlearning">http://www.classroom20.com/group/inquirybasedlearning</a></div> Looking for oool Ideas for Using Ning in the Classroomtag:www.classroom20.com,2010-02-10:649749:Topic:4348232010-02-10T19:32:25.842ZJennifer Garciahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/chelita27
I started using Ning last year with my 8th grades..we personalised our homepages, added a few apps, watched a video and posted replies to issue based questions. These were followed by blog posts to sum up ideas, once they had read through and responded to the posts of others. <br></br><br></br>I want the ning lessons (I only get 2-3 as I am teaching it within ict lessons) to be powerful and exciting...I want kids to see that facebook is not the only social network out there and that they can use…
I started using Ning last year with my 8th grades..we personalised our homepages, added a few apps, watched a video and posted replies to issue based questions. These were followed by blog posts to sum up ideas, once they had read through and responded to the posts of others. <br/><br/>I want the ning lessons (I only get 2-3 as I am teaching it within ict lessons) to be powerful and exciting...I want kids to see that facebook is not the only social network out there and that they can use Nings for meeting up socially and learning together. <br/><br/>I don't want this to compete with Facebook etc..I want it to be a tool they understand and see a use for due to their experiences with other social networks. <br/><br/>Does anyone out there have any fabulous experiences with using Nings in their classes? <br/> Practical Applications of Classroom 2.0tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-02-01:649749:Topic:4321902010-02-01T08:07:56.952ZJoe B.https://www.classroom20.com/profile/JoeB
It's for me time to create a classroom that transcends 4 walls! Do I want to create a Ning site, just a website, another blog, or something new?? <br/><br/>I'm curious to know how you out there have moved beyond the idea of school as a single location? <br/>
It's for me time to create a classroom that transcends 4 walls! Do I want to create a Ning site, just a website, another blog, or something new?? <br/><br/>I'm curious to know how you out there have moved beyond the idea of school as a single location? <br/> One Computer Classroom - Now What?tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-15:649749:Topic:4207752009-12-15T21:22:30.017ZSharon Martinezhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SharonMartinez
I have many districts in my region where there's only one to two computers in the classroom. I want to provide a workshop with many varied ideas on how to best utilize that one computer. I need activities, management tips, task card ideas, and websites that a teacher can use to make that one computer a great resource.
I have many districts in my region where there's only one to two computers in the classroom. I want to provide a workshop with many varied ideas on how to best utilize that one computer. I need activities, management tips, task card ideas, and websites that a teacher can use to make that one computer a great resource.