tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75234096170662116122024-02-19T09:17:26.080-08:00Little Mrs HurleyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09709705811757484166noreply@blogger.comBlogger676125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523409617066211612.post-34893740963153786262015-07-01T13:29:00.001-07:002015-07-01T13:29:44.388-07:00Puppy Love: Meet PerlaHooray! We got a new puppy! Although it seems like such a quick decision, we have been looking at getting another dog for a while. We currently now have a little Weimereiner named Perla and a Wheaton Terrier (5 years) named Gus-Gus.<br />
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Can you guess the purpose behind the names?<br />
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Hint Hint :Think Disney.<br />
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Nope...well if you were a frequent watcher of Cinderella you'd know that there is a mouse named Octavius in the movie, where Cinderella nicknames him Gus-Gus. When looking for a name for our new pup, we found that one of the girl mice in Cinderella name is Perla. So there you have it.<br />
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We've been researching different types of running dogs that would also be a great protector. Although we love our sweet Wheaton, the worst damage he would do is piddle on the oncoming intruder due to his excitement. So our options gave us Weimereiners, German Shephards, and Boxers. There are other breeds, but those had qualities that we enjoyed. Luckily, we didn't have to look to hard as a family neighbor breeds them. <br />
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We are so glad that our pups have become friends. We are excited about adding Perla to our family.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09709705811757484166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523409617066211612.post-63656756700495055892015-06-29T06:00:00.000-07:002015-06-29T12:17:38.233-07:00Summer Must ReadsHere are a few of my favorite books that are a must read if you haven't already:<br />
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This book is quite popular and has been around for a while. A quick read that weaves three women's lives together is an interesting and unexpected way. Moriarty does a great job at developing the characters in the book and it keeps you on your toes. This book is a winner, I'm already ready to read more by her.</div>
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I was eagerly waiting this book as I hadn't read it but have seen it all over social media. It definitely held up to its word. I love stories that don't give you the narrators name right off the bat. It makes it easy to get caught up in this book. A quick read that will have you wanting to be riding the train again. </div>
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A phenomenal read! I finished this book quickly because not only is it entertaining but it is thrilling. The book starts right off with an intense medical issue that will have you remembering the diagnosis from ER, Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, or what have you. Amazingly informative and I recommend it, if anything just simply to understand the frustration of finding a diagnosis. Cahalan is a GREAT writer!</div>
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I was startled at first by the length of this book, but with the chapters being short, it makes for a quick read. Doerr does a great job at character development and although it may be slow to start, the adventure is worth it. I was so sad by the end of the book because I wanted more. Set in World War 2 it gives different perspectives of war in France and Germany.</div>
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If you haven't been aquainted with Simsion's writing, do so NOW! His ability to develop characters in unreal. You will quickly fall in love with Don and at often times feel as if he is your friend. Be quick about getting these books as they are sure to be sold out everywhere.<br />
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I'm currently reading the Rosie Project and just as I expected, IT IS GREAT.</div>
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Confession Time: I am not perfect. <br />
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Wish that was easier to understand as it is to write it. I think as a mother I've learned how each day really is a gift, sometimes that gift is an instant joy and other times it takes a bit to understand how much of a gift it is. As a natural people pleaser (as well as being sensitive) I take on a RIDICULOUS amount pressure when it comes to being a parent. I rarely give myself grace and strive every day to make it the best. On days that crash and burn, I find myself deeply upset and feeling as if I've let Peanut down. It's not enough that I tried because at the end of the day I don't feel successful. One of these days every now and then is fine, but I began realizing that I may be trying to harder to please others than <strong><em>actually</em></strong> be a great mom.</div>
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It has been a wonderful gift to have participated in the MOMs group at my church this year. I am eagerly awaiting next year's adventures as well. I have found that helping out is where I feel fulfilled and know I am using my skills that I was gifted with.</div>
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As a fellow teacher, I understand the desire to kick up your feet and just RELAX. And what I'm about to share will still allow you to do that, as it is just as important to be well taken care of as it is to be purposeful. The summer before my first teaching job, I spent most of it looking for a job and then purchasing anything that I thought might make my classroom community-like. As a first year teacher, I think this is very necessary, but there are additional ways to start preparing for the new school year.</div>
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<strong>2. Read-</strong> Just like how we encourage our students to read, we should be demonstrating this. Whether it's new books for the following school year that you will be teaching, New York Times Bestsellers, or educational books, pick up something and get to it. It so rewarding to be able to read that book that's been on your nightstand for the past year waiting to be opened. </div>
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<strong>3. Professional Development-</strong> As I'm writing this I am listening to a webcast for "Cool Ideas to Teach Independent Reading," put on by edWeb. There are a lot of different resources that are available to teachers that are free. Most won't allow you to get credit, but I find it's better to be ahead of the game and help others understand, then feel frustrated and overwhelmed when new ideas are being discussed. I also took the<a href="http://littlemrshurley.blogspot.com/2015/06/google-apps-for-education-seminar-review.html" target="_blank"> Google Education Conference</a> over that summer that was wonderful! A few other places to look are </div>
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<strong>4. Start Planning</strong>- Purchase your Erin Condren Teacher Planner and start to it. Of course some of you teachers work in groups and may wait until the first few weeks of August to start planning. I still recommend working on classroom management ideas, book groups, and anything else that you can do. This will make those first few weeks a dream.</div>
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What a wonderful book. This is truly a gift to parents and educators. Different Learners is a book about how students learn differently and also the reasons for what may be causing the increase in students being diagnosed with special needs. I'd say that the book is split up into three sections: (1)About learning styles, (2) How the brain functions, (3) Research on what may cause an rise in special needs. <br />
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I really enjoyed reading this book and found the research to be on target. I have found that in my parenting world, I have allowed media to take more time than I'd like. It's a fine line that we walk living in a world where technology provides most of our jobs. How do we teach our children literacy with technology, but continue developing patience and persistence in lifelong skills like with reading books. <br />
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This week I finished reading The Learning Habit, for a small book it took me a while to finish reading it. It was packed with information, but most nonfiction books take me a week or two to finish. Although I thought this book would solely be about how to learn, I found that it actually was more of a parenting book. I really enjoyed the helpful stories and illustrations the author used to highlight each point in the book.</div>
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The book is titled so because of a study that was conducted on what made "good learners." Essentially the book discusses what the findings were on creating good learners with grit, focus, and structure. An approach called Empowerment Parenting develops kids who are capable and confident. It stresses the importance of having a structured environment: chores, solid 8 hours of sleep, a designated homework time, limited media consumption, and family time. It also encourages parent to praise effort and not the child so instead of saying "Great Job Dana," "That was a great try at shooting the basketball," is a preferred compliment. This way it is encouraging the behavior that you want in you child. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09709705811757484166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523409617066211612.post-4709598830622403172015-06-01T06:30:00.000-07:002015-06-01T06:30:01.091-07:00Google Apps for Education Seminar ReviewA few weeks back I attended a virtual seminar put on by the good people at Google. How wonderful it was to be able to listen to gifted speakers and teachers discuss technology in education. I learned a whole lot and was encouraged by the move that education is making toward incorporating technology into the classroom and school. <br />
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It has always been a difficult line to walk advocating online participation with the popularity of social media and privacy issues. I remember as a child practicing my typing skills at home as I created birthday cards for friends. A few times I played online games, mostly Solitaire and Mine keeper, but for the most part stayed out of chat rooms due to their "potential" of danger. <br />
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Running: After being sick for 4 days and having no energy, my love for running has been pumped back up. I definitely have gone through many phases with my running but it seems that it is truly a part of me. Plus I'm a part of an awesome running community : Moms Run This Town. Check it out!!</div>
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Linking up with <a href="http://lifeinleggings.com/" target="_blank">Heather</a> and <a href="http://jillconyers.com/" target="_blank">Jill</a><br />
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What a wonderful read. I truly enjoyed it and can clearly see why it is so popular. I have been on the waitlist for this book for such a long time. And of course once I got it I was already consumed in reading other books. So naturally I put it off until I had three days left to read it. It was a challenge I was up for...and sure enough finished it with 2 hours to go (I used Library To Go on my Kindle).<br />
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I give just a quick summary, as I tend to overshare by nature. This is a great summer read or vacation book. It pulls you right in and Hawkins does a great job with character development, it keeps the pages turning. It is a story of a broken woman who, despite having no desire to fix her life, seems to be interested in fixing others. She finds herself involved in a mystery that strikes close to home. Her identity get wrapped, twisted, and turned around by the end of the book. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09709705811757484166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523409617066211612.post-22899133564698117172015-05-14T07:00:00.000-07:002015-05-14T07:56:24.885-07:00Clean and Fresh: HELLO Products HELLO Products<br />
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I really think that I will be purchasing this brand from now on. The also have a few other flavors. I hoping that floss will be next. They also have children's toothpaste that has fun flavors like Bubblegum, Green Apple, and Blue Raspberry. Check your local Target for these fun flavors and fresh breath.<br />
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<strong><em>Have you tried these amazing flavors?</em></strong><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09709705811757484166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523409617066211612.post-31876566368156750062015-05-12T07:32:00.000-07:002015-05-12T07:32:00.133-07:00Lilly Turns 3: A Trip to NeverlandWe celebrated Lil's birthday and it was a wonderful experience. I typically plan the theme around January so that it gives me enough time to prep and prepare. Here was how this year's theme turned out. I love planning theme parties, I can really go wild with my imagination of how to incorporate things into an event. We decided after this year's party that I really need a classroom :).<br />
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<a href="http://littlemrshurley.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-veggietales-party-two-year-old-edition.html" target="_blank">Last year's Veggietales theme</a><br />
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<strong>IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act):</strong> Legislation that allows students with special needs to receive fair and equal education like those in mainstream education. <br />
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<strong>IB (International Baccalaureate)-</strong> Started in Switzerland and based on eight learner profiles (Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded<br />
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<strong>NCLB (No Child Left Behind):</strong> A program implemented in 2001 by President Bush, an approach to making sure that all students were given an opportunity to achieve high standards. Schools were held accountable for their students' performance on state standardized tests by withholding funding from low performing schools.<br />
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<strong>PD (Professional Development):</strong> Teachers are required to continue their education through the method of acquiring professional development.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09709705811757484166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523409617066211612.post-44072010964754439592015-04-22T06:30:00.000-07:002015-04-22T06:30:02.336-07:00Creating Discovery TimeAs an educator, I place endless pressure on myself to have a child that is high performing in everyway. Like I mentioned in previous posts, being a parent requires you to have a thick skin and trust your instinct versus jumping on the bandwagon and going with the flow. I've always been a believer that play is more educational than any program I can create at home. <br />
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Discovery time is an environment that I've created for my daughter. I created themed weeks this year that begin with basic concepts (shapes, numbers, colors, etc) as well as creative themes (holidays, seasons, time of year events). This has not only made learning more meaningful, but my days as a parent purposeful. I typically begin the week with vocabulary words or a book we can talk about that is focused on the theme. My daughter was 2 years old when I began this and it is more about exposure than her acquiring skills. Last week we discussed art, I'm not expecting her to even remember what we did, but purely for the fun of trying new things and approaches. I have also found that incorporating Montessori activities has been great for fine motor and attention development. I put together a bin with a few colored cotton puffs and had her use a spoon to transport the puffs from one bin to another. This was very entertaining for her. I've also created matching boards for her using old boxes from Costco.<br />
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I think it is important to develop a love for learning at home. As children develop, it becomes more and more crucial for them to be self motivated learners. Although learning at school can be intense and stressful at times, begin finding what activities and hobbies your child enjoys and finds entertaining. This will prove much more beneficial than whatever cartoon is on or phone app is available. Until each student is provided a laptop at school, there is much we can continue to do at home to cultivate a love for learning. Games and family activities are a great way to grow, bond, and have fun learning new things. I believe my intense love for learning was developed at home when my dad purchased me an old college math textbook and told me I was smart enough to do the work in the book. We also played Jeopardy each night, so trivia is the way to my heart. I looked back at my childhood and realized how those little things taught me to constantly strive for new knowledge. I hope that my own kids will find that thirst quenched as well. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09709705811757484166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523409617066211612.post-79643468455382589092015-04-20T06:30:00.000-07:002015-04-20T06:30:01.759-07:00The ABC's of Education<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kbCyYIabuZGV9yDbY4FRN5uOrLvPzGJsGzVx7tvgmdGEUrMoxx_3bpFwxr3e-XMk846uxj8sULjMwBPRY2o1opQbdcVeaZ-O9D6Ldti7FgnMH4s-_sfYvDfj-_tDF146IidZe6xlThI/s1600/HannahSig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a> <strong>CCSS (Common Core State Standards):</strong> Adopted by forty three states currently. Our nation's approach to standardized and unify what students are learning across America. Although it has received much flack (due more to the curriculum), Common Core is not a curriculum, by the end result. Districts, schools, and teachers have choices in their teaching approach to help their students' reach these goals. <br />
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<strong>ELL (English Language Learner):</strong> A student whose first language is not English or English is not the primary language at home. Students receive specialized services upon qualification, as based on need.<br />
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<strong>GATE (Gifted and Talented Education):</strong> A specialized teaching approach that encourages and develop students that show extraordinary ability in their learning acquisition. Teachers are required to be certified in order to teach GATE. It is an individualized approach, although students are usually clustered in classrooms.<br />
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<strong>PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers):</strong> One of two standardized test that aligns with the CCSS. A few states have opted to take this approach and allow their schools to participate in this testing (AR, CO, DC, IL, LA, MD, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OH, RH, PA).<br />
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<strong>PLC (Professional Learning Community):</strong> A strategy implemented at districts and school sites to create unity among grade levels and set aside planning time for both immediate and future needs. <br />
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<strong>RTi (Response to Intervention):</strong> The educational systems approach for rehabilitating students that are struggling in school. It allows the student to receive individualized and specialized teaching approaches that will better prepare the students for learning.<br />
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<strong>Smarter Balanced:</strong> One of two standardized tests that are used by states to assess student's learning as it relates to CCSS.<br />
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<strong>TK (Transitional Kindergarten):</strong> A newer program to California's elementary schools. Students are now mandated to be five by the start of school. Student's whose birthday does not fall on or before that date, may be enrolled in the school site's Transitional Kindergarten program, which allows the students to receive a bridging year between preschool and Kindergarten. Districts and school sites have free reign, currently, in their approach to educating these four, almost five, year olds. It is not a remediation class and is separate from the curriculum learned in Kindergarten.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09709705811757484166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523409617066211612.post-26748563305592831402015-04-17T06:30:00.000-07:002015-04-17T06:41:40.951-07:00Friday FavoritesThis weeks I've got so many favorites. At home I been working with Lil on Art appreciation. This was a fun project week. <br />
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I recently was searching for some protein and I decided to buy some Vega Sport Protein. I've never enjoyed protein, the chalkiness taste is what I struggle with. Perfect Fit by Tone It Up is a great one also, but Vega Sport is easy to purchase as it is in stores. I've decided that combining it with milk and Nesquik (so silly, I know) seems make it more tolerable. I love Vega a lot because of its ability to nourish my body after a hard workout or run. Having a shake makes it easy for me to have a recovery shake.</div>
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A series of chapters that devoted itself to discussing with the reader about a motivating classroom. Lavoie determined six 'C' adjectives that will ensure students feel safe and capable in school. <br />
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<strong>Creativity</strong>: Encouraging student's creativity and teaching in creative ways can be very motivating. Allowing students to share their artwork, music, or natural abilities in class can be phenomenally encouraging for a student to feel motivated to complete an assignment or task. Understanding your students and applying that knowledge can switch a classroom around. Students need to feel cared about in order to attempt completing tasks that may be daunting or new. <br />
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<strong>Community:</strong> "Each member is recognized, accepted, and embraced." Creating community changes with each new class or student that enters as dynamics will change. It's important to establish rules and boundaries in the classroom that allows students to feel validated and accepted. Modeling acceptance and encouragement will do more than any rule could do. However, <br />
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<strong>Clarity:</strong> Expectations need to be clear. Students should understand exactly what is expected of them. It's important to break down multistep processes down, by chunking them down. To ask a child to get their homework, might be too ambiguous. Creating checklists can be very helpful both in the classroom and at home. Incorporating clarity can reduce time that is spent catching kids up and not getting frustrated with students who are struggling to stay with everyone. <br />
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<strong>Coaching:</strong> To take an approach to teaching as a coach can really change a classroom dynamic. When you watch a good coach, they are encouraging and help kids develop their weaknesses so that they are stronger. Creating a positive environment in the classroom is not just focused on giving praise and no consequence, but also on developing skills. As a teacher, continuing to refine our practice and developing relationships with students it essential to understand their strengths and weaknesses. <br />
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<strong>Conferencing:</strong> Create a structured time each day or week to have conferencing one on one with students. This is necessary to continue to develop and learn about students and what is really going on in their lives. Students may be more willing to communicate when their peers aren't listening. It's important during this conversation to create that community that is developed in the classroom, by asking the student about their life, "How was that baseball game last week," "How's your new baby sister." Setting the tone for the conference is important to maintain motivation. At these conferences they can be based on academics or just a time for a student to ask questions and for the teacher to clarify, whatever you choose, keep in mind that that conferencing isn't about reprimanding but coaching and encouraging.<br />
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<strong>Control</strong>: Students are motivated when they have a buy-in. It's no fun to go somewhere that is controlled in everyway. Allowing students to have choices and make decisions is a powerful tool in the classroom. Establishing boundaries is necessary because the teacher is still responsible for learning and management. Lavoie discusses that teachers must find their way in managing both support and challenge. Too much support and no challenge is just as unmotivating as too much challenge and no support. <br />
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Should the school be responsible to teaching my child math, English, social studies, etc, as well as manners, independence, and money management? No. I've been in the classroom and have seen how hard students try to learn, and for some it comes so easily, where others have to work at it. But rarely have I seen a student with a home environment that supports learning struggle in school. I understand that as a parent not every teacher my children have will be their favorite or will even be good at their job, I'm still responsible for my child's learning and love of it. <br />
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This could be controversial, but I hope not. It seems that there is always emotion involved when it comes to homework, classroom management, and student success. Why are we expecting someone who has known our child for a year expect to cater to their every need in the classroom? That expection is placed on teachers every day along with the amount of complaints and frustrations parents are addressing with them. Of course our voice as parent's should be heard, but our actions should probably preceed those complaints. <br />
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This book encourages parents to work with their child and encourage learning at home and throughout the school year especially during the summer. Learning doesn't and shouldn't look like it does in the classroom, but some structured is necessary. Fuller encourages reading to and with your student, but also showing them your love of reading as well. Television and movies should be reserved for special occasions because there are other ways to encourage learning.<br />
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<strong>Authentic Assessment</strong>: An assessment that is taken informally and usually shows how the student is progressing. Many times teachers will use a student work sample or the student will choose a piece of work that they are proud of. There are four levels of understanding ranging from Recall/Reproduction, Skill/Concept, Strategic Thinking, and Extended Thinking. It is a goal to be able to achieve Extended Thinking.</div>
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<strong>Collaborative Learning</strong>: Students work in groups and are encouraged to work together to share concepts. A classroom is based on appreciating student's differences and the belief that collaboration is not only developing character, but students are teaching each other and each possesses a sense of power when doing so. <br />
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<strong>Depth of Knowledge (DOK</strong>): A resource to showcase student's level of complexity. It is used now to help students in advancing in higher levels of thinking, as seen in Common Core (similar to Bloom's Taxonomy).<br />
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<strong>Formative Assessment:</strong> These assessments are used during student learning to help teachers create groups based on strengths and/or needs. It also can help a teacher differentiate instruction in a class. Using these formative assessments allows teachers to see students individually in a daily classroom activity (Reading Samples) than a summative assessment, which shows what the student did learn. This can help catch holes in student' s learning to help them better understand concepts.<br />
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<strong>Montessori Method</strong>: Founded by Maria Montessori, a philosophy that encourages play for learning. Students learn at their pace and are encouraged to develop skills through discovery. As students develop they learn life skills such as sweeping, tying shoes, stringing beads, and pretend play. These are much more important skills the acquisition of reading.<br />
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<strong>Thematic Lesson Planning</strong>: Teachers plan instruction based on one idea and all subjects are woven into the theme. For example, if the theme is centered on Spring, students science lessons may be on weather changing or oviparous animals. All activities will be cohesive with one another and build upon each other.</div>
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<strong>Unschooling:</strong> The belief that students learn best at their speed and students choose their emphasis of learning. Students are natural learners and will be drawn to ideas and concepts that are innately unique to each child (bugs versus animals, or space versus biology, etc,). It is the understanding that children will understand more when they are seekers of knowledge versus being taught it as the same speed and style as other children in the classroom. This style of learning is found mostly in homeschool settings.</div>
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<strong>Whole Child:</strong> The belief in teaching all aspects of a child, emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is understood that a child needs to be well rounded in order to be successful in their education. Students will not be able be successful if their other needs are being met (lack of sleep, change at home, etc).</div>
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<strong><em>What educational jargon have you found interesting? Comment below to share your thoughts.</em></strong><br />
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I decided to get back into Nike's NTC workouts. They are truly great, although most of the time they are circuits, which aren't my favorite, but they go so quickly that it's worth the work. NTC's programs are mostly HIIT, but there are also yoga and stretching routines. If you haven't, you must give it a try.<br />
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I also stumbled upon Bar Method's Dancer's Body Workout, which was such a challenge for me. I loved it so much, that I'm hoping to get it in again today. I was so sore from that workout.<iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qGJ7sLiNCWM/0.jpg" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qGJ7sLiNCWM?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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I've also been loving creating salads. In case you missed it, I shared <a href="http://littlemrshurley.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-to-make-sensational-salad-for-one.html" target="_blank">how to create a sensational salad</a>. <br />
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And like always I've been loving reading in my free time (early mornings and late nights).<br />
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<strong><em>What are you reading? Any fun plans this weekend?</em></strong><br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://lifeinleggings.com/" target="_blank">Heather</a> and <a href="http://jillconyers.com/" target="_blank">Jill</a><br />
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I was blessed in college to have had roommates who knew very well how to make salads, a foreign concept to me. Typically my salads were potato or pasta based. I never knew how amazing salads could truly be. I typically thought that salads had to be carefully planned with exquisite ingredients like hearts of palm (my favorite) and goat cheese. Not the case at all. My dearest friend is a master at salad creations (and creating in general), that when I think I've got a good one, she blows my socks off with her combinations. I then stumbled upon <a href="http://www.powercakes.net/" target="_blank">PowerCakes</a>, who creates Powerbowls, and that was my first real introduction to experimenting with flavors and ingredients, combining quinoa, beans, lettuce, and fruit with my veggies. It may sound odd, but it's oh so good. I have now found that carrots and celery are rarely found in my salads because there are so many more tastes I rather enjoy.<br />
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I found that morning runs and walks were very easy to get in. I'm a part of a Moms Run This Town, which is helpful to stay motivated and accountable for getting those workouts in. I've found it to be a supportive and encouraging environment for feeling like a capable mommy on those stressful mornings. Post nap walks have also become very popular at our house, it buys the time before dinner.<br />
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After having my daughter I stumbled upon <a href="http://toneitup.com/" target="_blank">Tone It Up</a>, a community created by fitness enthusiasts like myself, Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott. These ladies inspire and support women out there looking to get healthy. They have a membership for $150 dollars that is a lifetime membership and you receive discounts, exclusive emails, and countless recipes to accompanying your fitness lifestyle. I'm not a member but have benefitted greatly from their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ToneItUpcom" target="_blank">Youtube Videos</a> and <a href="http://www.shoptoneitup.com/collections/dvds" target="_blank">Beach Babe DVD</a> (Their 3rd one is rereleased now!!). The combine fun with their Fine Toning Method. Most of their workouts are between 7-20 minutes, easy for the mom on the go. Typically, I'd pair 2 workouts during naptime. They have recently committed to providing a <a href="http://toneitup.com/category/fitness/toneitup-weekly-schedule/" target="_blank">weekly schedule</a> for you.<br />
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Whatever it is that you are interested in find a way to make time for it or include your family with you. Often times our family will plan a day to go running together, it makes family time fun and also shows your children that staying fit is important. Many of my friends take their kids on bike rides or have them join in running with them. Also remember that having a healthy lifestyle is a journey and not a goal, one day at a time.<br />
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<strong>BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment)-</strong> By California state law, teachers are required to go through an induction that is funded by the state that provides new teachers with support and requires them to be assessed in their strengths and weaknesses.<br />
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<strong>IEP (Individualized Education Plan)-</strong> Students who need a IEP need modifications or extra tools needed in their education to reach standards and school expectations.<br />
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<strong>LH (Learned Helplessness)-</strong> a child with a lack of motivation caused by being helped in more opportunities therefore limiting their experience to develop confidence through independence.<br />
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<strong>PARRC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers)- </strong>One of two assessment options that 19 participating states in Common Core are using.<br />
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<strong>OT (Occupational Therapist)-</strong> Working with students who have difficulties in spatial awareness and fine motor development.<br />
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<strong>SP (Speech Pathologist)-</strong> Also known as a Speech Therapist (ST). Works with students who have difficulties in the area of speech and swallowing (i.e, lisps, unintelligibility).<br />
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<strong>SPED (Special Education)-</strong> For qualifying students that may need specialized instruction, classroom is individualized. <br />
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<strong>SST (Student Study Team)-</strong> A team made up of school staff and parents of a student that may be of concerned due to underperformance or learning differences.<br />
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I've walked the fine line of working out and healthy living, and working out to lose a few pounds and working out obsessively, that for over a year, I never took a rest day.<br />
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Extreme exercise was ever present after having a child. I typically ran 6 days a week, about 28 miles a week. I also included an additional 60-90minutes of strength training on top. Occasionally I'd add a hot yoga session in on days that I didn't strength train. I was the fittest I'd ever been. I had energy that allowed me to play with my daughter and went to work happy that I had exercised. However, on days that I woke up late, or didn't get lots of rest (this happens from time to time as a parent). I found myself grouchy and frustrated, thinking "I have to get a run in." Then 1-2 after a run, I'd be a happier person.<br />
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However, I knew this wasn't healthy, in the back of my mind I often put exercising over personal health, I devoted EVERYTHING to making sure that I was able to wake up in the morning an fit into my jeans (which is ironic, because I worked out so much that I usually just stayed in fitness clothes all day).<br />
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Eventually, I have come to let it go and be more moderate in my exercise. Instead of size being my motivator, it is more about endurance. Do I have enough endurance to run 3 miles? Am I getting stronger? Can I do the splits? Focusing on cardio, strength, and flexibility, seems to be a better overall achievement when it comes to fitness and healthy living.<br />
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I have read several books on myths of exercising, and I'm sure you have seen articles boasting about shorter jogs being better for you than long distance. Sure you will shead more pounds the more you work out, but are you compromising your health as you are doing it?<br />
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Here are a few tips on how to focus on staying and keeping fit, while making time for other things.<br />
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1. <b>Create a morning routine</b>: I usually wake up, get coffee, read my Bible, and then make time to workout. Occasionally, I will meet up some of my friends for a stroller run, so on those days I have time for cleaning, blogging, or other activities that need my attention in the morning. I enjoy working out in the morning because there are still quiet moments and then I've already exercised and can actually put on those jeans.<br />
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2. <b>Make time for other activities in your life</b>: This past Christmas I got a Kindle Fire, and was so excited to be able to read on the fly, without working about a giant book fitting in my purse.<br />
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3. <b>Have REST days</b>: REST is just as important as exercising. Not only is it physically healing, but also mentally rewarding. It becomes part of your routine more when you have the availability of have a few days off. If you need to schedule them do so. I operate the fact that I plan to workout everyday, os if something comes up and I'm not able to, then I have a rest day, and something ALWAYS comes up. :)<br />
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4. <b>Have fun</b>: Look for activities that are fun. Incorporate some thing new into your routine, whether it is a new workout, location, style of exercise, keeping it new and exciting will help your will power on those difficult mornings.<br />
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5. <b>Find a friend to workout with you</b>: As I mentioned I have friends who run with me on occasion. We strap up our kids in the stroller and head off on a 3-5 mile route. It is so much more fun having someone there to keep you entertain as you climb hills or burn those thighs.<br />
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6. <b>Self-evaluate</b>: Check in from time to time about how you are feeling while working out. Try to step back and look at the overall picture. Are you spending too much time? Are you not spending enough? Is a part of your life suffering due to this schedule? This helps keep fitness in perspective. and that it is a journey and not a finish line.<br />
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I hope you find this helpful. Share in the comments below ways that keep you motivated and in check about your fitness.<br />
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