We all know that an essential component of education is teaching with academic rigor, but what is rigor anyway? Today we will do a deep dive into that very question!
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Developmentally Appropriate Kindergarten: An Interview with Christopher P. Brown
Apr 27, 2018
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Developmentally Appropriate Kindergarten: An Interview with Christopher P Brown
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Today we have an awesome conversation about appropriate practice in Kindergarten with Christopher P. Brown of the University of Texas at Austin. Christopher is a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education. He holds the Maxine Foreman Zarrow Endowed Faculty Fellowship in Education. He is a Faculty Fellow with The Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis and a Faculty Fellow of the Center for Health and Social Policy at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. He is also the Past-Chair for the Early Education/Child Development Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association. His research centers on how early childhood education stakeholders across a range of political and educational contexts make sense of and respond to policymakers' reforms. He has looked at this issue across a range of political and educational contexts using multiple theoretical and practitioner-based perspectives that span the fields of early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, and policy analysis. Such work has led to empirical, theoretical, and practitioner-oriented publications on such topics as: high-stakes standards-based accountability reform in early childhood, early learning standards, pre-kindergarten (Pre-k) assessment, Pre-k alignment with elementary school, school readiness, culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate teaching, the changed kindergarten, neoliberal reform, teacher education, professional development, and teaching a mandated curriculum. Among his publications, 25 have been co-authored with 13 current and former graduate students at UT-Austin. His recent publications focus on three issues: 1) Examining how familial, education, research, and political stakeholders make sense of the changed kindergarten; 2) Understanding how practicing and pre-service early childhood educators in high-stakes public teaching contexts can engage in practices that support the cultural, individual, and developmental learning needs of children; 3) Examining the development of preservice teachers as they employ iPads in their teacher training program.
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In today's episode we discuss some ways that you can manage behavior in your classroom (including some of our own nonexamples). Plus, Mom makes a big confession about her past... We hope you find some useful and practical ideas you can put to use right away!
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Maker Spaces: Interview with Maureen O’Reilly and Dr. Jenny Nash of Lego Education
Mar 26, 2018
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Maker Spaces: Interview with Maureen O’Reilly and Dr. Jenny Nash of Lego Education
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Today we have a great discussion with Maureen Reilly and Dr. Jenny Nash of Lego Education about how Lego can be used to create a great school maker space and to support integrated and powerful learning opportunities.
Maureen Reilly is an educational consultant specializing in LEGO, robotics, and Maker Education. She is passionate about encouraging students and teachers to take risks, expand their creativity, and make their inventive ideas come to life. Maureen worked in public and independent schools as a homeroom teacher, robotics coach, Maker Space facilitator, and as a STEAM specialist. For over fifteen years, Maureen has developed creative educational content and community engagement experiences for the LEGO Company. Prior to her work in education, Maureen was a TV commercial producer, a producer for CartoonNetwork.com, and a Senior Producer for the LEGO Company. Outside of her professional work, Maureen founded the NYC STEAM Think Tank, a monthly meet-up for STEAM educators to network and share ideas. She is the Youth LEGO Ambassador of Fun for LEGO MINDSTORMS, the Master of Ceremonies for FIRST LEGO League robotics competitions, and co-founder of the Jr. Explorers Club, a summer adventure program for children. Maureen holds a dual Masters of Science in Education with a specialization in Literacy from the Bank Street College of Education.
You can follow her on twitter: @maureenrreilly
Dr. Jenny Nash serves as the Senior Educational Manager for LEGO® Education North America, where she provides direction and leadership in delivering meaningful education opportunities for districts. She works closely with administrators to design implementation plans and support teachers in using inquiry-based teaching through hands-on experiences. Previously, Jenny was the Director of Clinical Experiences and Director of Professional Development Schools at Marshall University, where she conducted STEM outreach and programming for K-12 schools in addition to working with student teacher candidates. She was also a general science teacher for a middle and high school in West Virginia, where she focused on provided blended learning and project-based learning experiences for her students.
Jenny is a long-time member of the National Science Teachers Association. She has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Marshall University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Marshall University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida, specifically in the area of curriculum and teaching.
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Flexible Seating: Interview with Patti Clark of Lakeshore Learning Materials
Mar 18, 2018
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Flexible Seating: Interview with Patti Clark of Lakeshore
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On today's podcast we are so lucky to be able to hear from Patti Clark, the Vice President of Product Development at Lakeshore Learning Materials! Patti's team has been hard at work researching how they can support teachers who want to use flexible seating in the classroom!
Patti began her career at Lakeshore as a Product Developer in 2000. As a former elementary educator with ten years of hands-on classroom experience, Patti’s passion for helping children learn was second to none. In 2007, she took on the role of Elementary Product Development Manager, overseeing the creation of hundreds of innovative products for school-age children. In 2010, Patti became Director of Research and Development, followed by a well-earned promotion to Vice President of Product Development in 2015. In both of these pivotal roles, Patti has led the company’s efforts to create top-quality, standards-based materials for early childhood programs, elementary classrooms and homes nationwide. Wholehearted in her dedication to meeting the needs of an ever-changing educational environment, Patti and her team visit regularly with teachers around the country to discuss their real-world classroom needs—educator to educator. Patti’s active involvement with professional groups such as NCTM, NAEYC, IRA and ASCD is further testament to her ongoing commitment to the education community.
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The Importance of Storytelling: An Interview with Michelle Lazarow and Peggy Kaye
Feb 04, 2018
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The Importance of Storytelling: An Interview with Michelle Lazarow and Peggy Kaye
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Have you been trying to maximize the technology in your classroom? I certainly have. That's why I was so excited to find the Homer Learning app for my kindergartners! In this episode we get to talk to Michelle and Peggy of Homer Learning about the app and about the importance of listening and telling stories to the development of reading. You won't want to miss this one!
Michelle Lazarow is the Learning Theory Production Manager for HOMER, which means she bridges the gap between the HOMER Learning Team and Content Teams, while working on the production schedule for lessons and stories. Before starting at HOMER, Michelle taught preschool in New York City for many years, in both general ed classrooms as well working as an ABA therapist for children with Autism. She has a masters from Bank Street College of Education in Special and General Early Childhood Education, as well as a masters from New York University in Digital Media Design for Education. Michelle has always been fascinated with educational television and technology, and loves using her educational background to make HOMER the best educational product it can be.
Peggy Kaye is the Cheif Curriculum Officer at Homer, which means she designed the Homer approach to teaching foundational reading skills to young children. She began her career as a classroom teacher, but for the last 30 years, she has been a private tutor working with children who have a wide range of learning challenges. In addition, she is the author of the "Games For" series of books, which includes Games for Reading and Games for Writing.
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Part Whole Mathematical Relationships
Jan 16, 2018
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Part Whole Mathematical Relationships
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In this week's podcast we talk about the importance of part/whole mathematical relationships and some activities you can try with your students to help them develop this important concept.
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Want to work on Part/Whole Number relationships with your students? Here are some free activities for you!
Reading at Home Kindergarten Kiosk Parents, do you need some strategies for reading with your child at home? Teachers, do you need some ideas to send home with students to maximize their reading time with their parents? In this podcast we will address some of the things that parents can do at home with their children during reading time to maximize their skills.If you enjoy the podcast and can review us on iTunes that would be amazing of you! We really appreciate your reviews as they help us continue to make the podcast and help other teachers to find us. Kindergarten Kiosk is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network, a network of podcasts for educators by educators. Check out the other great podcasts! Need some books to read with your child or students? Try these out! Bear Themed Books $3.00 Also available at Teachers Pay Teachers!Product DescriptionBear theme guided readers make learning to read fun and engaging! Kids LOVE these paper bear themed books!Offering students a paper book that can be colored and taken home offers students authentic purpose for the guided reading instruction and opportunity to practice techniques at home. Plus your kiddos will love them!Six Books (appx. Leveled B-E) include:My Teddy BearThe Brown BearLittle Bear and FriendsBear FactsColor BearsThe Three BearsRelated ProductsBears Thematic UnitThe Three Bears Thematic UnitBear Guided Reading BooksBears Great Adventure Christmas PlayGuided Reader SetsFable Themed Guided ReadersPicture Book Themed Guided ReadersBack To School Themed Guided ReadersColors Themed Guided ReadersFall Themed Guided ReadersHalloween Themed Guided ReadersApple Pumpkin Themed Guided ReadersBear Themed Guided ReadersChristmas Themed Guided ReadersWinter Themed Set 1 Guided ReadersWinter Themed Set 2 Guided ReadersOcean Themed Guided ReadersPirate Themed Guided ReadersFebruary Themed Guided ReadersSpace Themed Guided ReadersFarm Themed Guided ReadersDinosaur Themed Guided ReadersSpring Themed Guided ReadersEnd of School Year Themed Guided ReadersGuided Reader Complete BundleSight Word ReadersSight Word Readers Volume 1Sight Word Readers Volume 2Wonders Sight Word ReadersWonders Sight Word Readers Units 1-5Wonders Sight Word Readers Units 6-10Guided Readers For Readers TheaterReaders Theater BundleReaders Theater Little Red Riding HoodReaders Theater Henny PennyReaders Theater Little Red HenReaders Theater Jack and the BeanstalkReaders Theater The Three Little PigsReaders Theater The Billy Goats GruffReaders Theater Elves and the ShoemakerReaders Theater Orchestrated Script The Gingerbread ManGuided Reading Lessons and Strategy Cards Add to cart Christmas Themed Books $4.00 Also available at Teachers Pay Teachers!Product DescriptionChristmas Themed Guided Readers to Read and Color! Offering students a "paper" book that can be colored and taken home offers students authentic purpose for the guided reading instruction and opportunity to practice techniques at home. Students love these delightful stories that are ready to read on their level. The clip art is delightful!ContentsMerry ChristmasPresents From SantaThe North PoleRun Gingerbread Man Run!The Christmas TrainRelated ProductsGingerbread Orchestrated Reader's TheaterNorth Pole Thematic UnitThe Christmas Train KindergartenThe Christmas Train First GradeChristmas Guided ReadersChristmas Around the World Mega Bundle (Parts 1,2,3 and 4)Christmas Around the World Part 1Christmas Around the World Part 2Christmas Around the World Part 3 Christmas Around the World -- The Scrapbook Part 4Christmas Themed Writing ActivitiesChristmas Alphabet Sound FlashcardsChristmas Addition Problems Fluency 0-5Christmas Class Play: The Bear's Great AdventureSanta Gets Dressed Phoneme Segmentation Fluency PSFSanta's Mail Write the Room Alphabet or Sight WordsDecember Homework PreschoolDecember Homework KindergartenDecember Homework First GradeWinter Thematic UnitWinter Indépendant Writing Center ActivitiesSnowmen Book StudySnowmen Thematic UnitGuided Reader SetsFable Themed Guided ReadersPicture Book Themed Guided ReadersBack To School Themed Guided ReadersColors Themed Guided ReadersFall Themed Guided ReadersHalloween Themed Guided ReadersApple Pumpkin Themed Guided ReadersBear Themed Guided ReadersChristmas Themed Guided ReadersWinter Themed Set 1 Guided ReadersWinter Themed Set 2 Guided ReadersOcean Themed Guided ReadersPirate Themed Guided ReadersFebruary Themed Guided ReadersSpace Themed Guided ReadersFarm Themed Guided ReadersDinosaur Themed Guided ReadersSpring Themed Guided ReadersEnd of School Year Themed Guided ReadersGuided Reader Complete BundleSight Word ReadersSight Word Readers Volume 1Sight Word Readers Volume 2Wonders Sight Word ReadersWonders Sight Word Readers Units 1-5Wonders Sight Word Readers Units 6-10Guided Readers For Readers TheaterReaders Theater BundleReaders Theater Little Red Riding HoodReaders Theater Henny PennyReaders Theater Little Red HenReaders Theater Jack and the BeanstalkReaders Theater The Three Little PigsReaders Theater The Billy Goats GruffReaders Theater Elves and the ShoemakerReaders Theater Orchestrated Script The Gingerbread Man Add to cart Fall Theme Books $3.00 Also available at Teachers Pay Teachers!Fall theme emergent readers make learning to read fun and engaging. Using real books is an easy way to apply science of reading and standards!Offering students a paper book that can be colored and taken home offers students authentic purpose for the guided reading instruction and opportunity to practice techniques at home. Kids LOVE these paper fall themed books!This set includes:1. Falling Leaves2. The Autumn Leaves3. Autumn4. Colors of Fall5. One Potato6. Potato Song*Please check out our Halloween Emergent Readers for more fall fun! Add to cart
Building Working Memory
Oct 30, 2017
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Building Working Memory
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Do you have students who just don't seem to be "getting it"? Perhaps the problem is their working memory. Today we'll discuss activities and strategies you can use to build your student's working memory, giving them the ability to better store the information they are being taught.
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