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Saying Goodbye to Future Teachers
I have been an online instructor for a university for ten years. Each term, I change my course based on what I feel would enhance the learning of my students. I learn so much from them. I love sharing my experiences and insights. This last term, I decided to try a new course. I sent…
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Hang In There
Some holidays are difficult. Especially now that my kids are grown and are off living their lives. The house is quiet, too quiet, and there doesn’t seem to be any point in cooking a big feast or even a little one. It’s those times when thoughts of the past seem to hold me in a…
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Fluency
A fluent reader reads smoothly and is enjoyable to listen to. The components of fluency are: Accuracy, Rate, Expression Fluency is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension. The most powerful way for you to help your students is to read aloud to them, often and with great expression. You can put…
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Emotional Check-in
There are so many factors that contribute to anxiety, depression, withdrawal, and often an inability to cope. Sometimes, it’s hard to verbalize emotions. Children are not immune to stressors. Teachers must be mindful that students may be coming from homes that are chaotic and unstable, contributing to a myriad of behavioral issues. A “check-in” can…
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Move On
I’m not sure if it’s the pandemic or the recent tragic devastation from tornadoes across six states that reminds me of how fragile our time on earth is, or maybe it’s old age, but I have been dwelling on mistakes I’ve made that can’t be undone. It hurts to know that one moment in time…
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About Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a condition that causes trouble with written expression. The term comes from the Greek words dys (“impaired”) and graphia (“making letter forms by hand”). Dysgraphia is a brain-based issue. It’s not the result of a child being lazy. Writing requires a complex set of fine motor and language processing skills. For kids with dysgraphia, the writing process…
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“I Wish You Happiness”
Try this. I just might change things…..
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