As I sit at home this afternoon and relax, I came to searching the internet for education resources that would enhance my class instruction this week. I found a few websites that stand out among the rest. As a teacher or student, may you enjoy these as I have.
www.brainpop.com
www.teacherspayteachers.com
www.blogger.com
www.pinterest.com
www.youtube.com
www.reading.org
www.readwritethink.org
I hope that you enjoy these sites and get inspiration as you visit them.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Enhancing Social Studies Instruction and Study Tips
As a teacher, it is my job to enhance the instruction in my classroom so that students can learn the material. My goal is to make learning enjoyable and meaningful. I work to enhance social studies instruction by providing real-world activities in which the students can easily relate. We often complete reading or writing activities that relate to other events from history. Also, the students will be shown documentaries of historical events.
Enjoy a few study tips that may help your student succeed this year and in the future.
1. Use graphic organizers for note-taking. These are used daily in our classroom but they can be used in the future as well.
2. Review the material presented in class each day within 2 days of the class period. This will help students to grasp the material that was taught and will allow for questioning if needed.
3. Be able to tell about the events in history rather than memorizing the facts about each event. Retelling is more powerful than rote memorization.
4. Don't wait until the last minute to study for tests!!!
Enjoy a few study tips that may help your student succeed this year and in the future.
1. Use graphic organizers for note-taking. These are used daily in our classroom but they can be used in the future as well.
2. Review the material presented in class each day within 2 days of the class period. This will help students to grasp the material that was taught and will allow for questioning if needed.
3. Be able to tell about the events in history rather than memorizing the facts about each event. Retelling is more powerful than rote memorization.
4. Don't wait until the last minute to study for tests!!!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
What Trends to Discover
The question may be lingering in your mind.... What will I find on this blog?
- How to enhance social studies education
- Social studies study tips for students
- Current happenings in our classroom
- Louisiana History Trip updates and excitement
- And...many more events that come along the way!
Meet the "Not So Trendy" Teacher
Welcome to my Blog!
I hope that you find this site interesting, useful, and a quick reference for information or inspiration. Before you dive into the site to discover many new things, I would like for you to learn a little bit about me - the "not so trendy" teacher.
My name is Mollie Catherine Smith Blunt, and I am a chipper, loving middle school teacher. While I am still in my early years of teaching, I have learned many things from my students during a short time. My college education was completed through Louisiana Tech University. Currently, this is where I am completing my Master's degree. While in college, I participated in many extra-curricular activities and maintained a high GPA. As a teacher, I feel that students should succeed in the classroom while participating in some form of activity outside of the classroom. Student success can be contributed to a variety of activities other than those provided by the teacher. I am certified in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Middle School Education (4-8). In addition, I am have received my Reading Specialist certification.
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Outside of teaching, I have many interests and hobbies. Cooking would be the hobby at the top of the list when ranking importance. While the trendy diets are floating around, I tend to cook the classic foods that could be found in the magazine of Southern Living. Working out with my husband would be a close second to cooking. We follow the common workout trend and participate in spin classes on a regular basis. Aside from cooking and working out, I enjoy scrapbooking, remodeling our home, sewing, and crafting.
Family and my church involvement defines the person that you see on a daily basis in the middle of the classroom. My family has inspired me in many ways so that I can inspire others in return. My local church has been a huge part of my life since birth which influenced my decision to teach at a private school where religion is taught on a daily basis. The influence that my family and church have on me helps me to influence the "not so trendy" middle school students.
As you read the blog, I hope that you find new trends that are not commonly seen in every teacher's classroom. Walking down the hall at my school has proven to me that each teacher is unique. Some teachers jump on the bandwagon to use the common trends while others step out on a limb to try new and adventurous things.
I hope that you find this site interesting, useful, and a quick reference for information or inspiration. Before you dive into the site to discover many new things, I would like for you to learn a little bit about me - the "not so trendy" teacher.
My name is Mollie Catherine Smith Blunt, and I am a chipper, loving middle school teacher. While I am still in my early years of teaching, I have learned many things from my students during a short time. My college education was completed through Louisiana Tech University. Currently, this is where I am completing my Master's degree. While in college, I participated in many extra-curricular activities and maintained a high GPA. As a teacher, I feel that students should succeed in the classroom while participating in some form of activity outside of the classroom. Student success can be contributed to a variety of activities other than those provided by the teacher. I am certified in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Middle School Education (4-8). In addition, I am have received my Reading Specialist certification.
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Outside of teaching, I have many interests and hobbies. Cooking would be the hobby at the top of the list when ranking importance. While the trendy diets are floating around, I tend to cook the classic foods that could be found in the magazine of Southern Living. Working out with my husband would be a close second to cooking. We follow the common workout trend and participate in spin classes on a regular basis. Aside from cooking and working out, I enjoy scrapbooking, remodeling our home, sewing, and crafting.
Family and my church involvement defines the person that you see on a daily basis in the middle of the classroom. My family has inspired me in many ways so that I can inspire others in return. My local church has been a huge part of my life since birth which influenced my decision to teach at a private school where religion is taught on a daily basis. The influence that my family and church have on me helps me to influence the "not so trendy" middle school students.
As you read the blog, I hope that you find new trends that are not commonly seen in every teacher's classroom. Walking down the hall at my school has proven to me that each teacher is unique. Some teachers jump on the bandwagon to use the common trends while others step out on a limb to try new and adventurous things.
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