Math Tutoring -Gr.7-10

This provides great resources and tools 24/7:

• math videos interactive exercises & activities
• scientific calculator

Parents can sign up for a free guest account.

Student Profile: A Google Survey

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Create your Student/Class Profile using Google Survey.  

With the click of a few buttons you can develop a 

student /class profile that can be easily accessed on 

your Google Drive!

"The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes" by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein

Beatrice learns from her mistakes and eventually can let go, laugh, and enjoy the ride.  (Pett & Rubinstein)

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Addiction, Mental Health and Crisis Service -Here 24 Seven

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Here 24 Seven is an addiction, mental health and crisis service with call anytime access.
If you know someone who:

• doesn't know where or how to get help
• feels hopeless
• withdraws from friends and family
• threatens to or talks about hurting or killing themselves or others
• increases alcohol or drug use
• engages in reckless behaviours
• is in need of support for addictions and/or mental health
• feels rage or uncontrolled anger
• sees no reason for living
• feels trapped, like there is no way out
• has dramatic mood changes
• feels anxious, agitated or unable to sleep

A Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg

A life lesson that we'd like all children to learn:  It's OK to make a mistake.  A mistake can be an opportunity to make something beautiful!

 
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When I Need Help...

What is meant by Executive Functioning?

Pic Symbols -Stop and Listen, Wait, I can Talk

Some more pics:

Pic Symbols

Many individuals are taking photos of items to make their pic symbols.  However, if you are looking for some symbols that are ready-made, you may wish to try the Visual Binders that were given out to schools or the Do@Learn website.

http://www.do2learn.com/picturecards/printcards/

Information on Learning and Attention Concerns

The website Understood was suggested by a colleague, Paula Cerven and provides information about learning and attention concerns.  Some topics address school and learning (K-12 and beyond), friends and feelings, parents and family, as well as upcoming community events.

Thanks for sharing Paula!

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Helping Kids Cope with Grief

TVO Parents provides information on Helping Kids Cope with Grief.  A loss for a child can be very painful and their reactions often depend on their cognitive level and understanding of the finality of death.

Thank you, Regina for sharing!

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Twitter As A Professional Development Tool

Twitter allows educators to connect by sharing tools, tips, tricks, offer insight and support one another (Edudemic, 2014).  

http://www.edudemic.com/teachers-are-using-twitter/

Pre-Referral Intervention Manual

The Pre-Referral Intervention Model (PRIM) is an excellent resource FOR teachers and MADE BY teachers that suggest intervention strategies to support students that present with challenges.

http://goo.gl/ZaR3sH

Guided Access on your iPad

Guided Access is a feature of the iPad that allows you to temporarily restrict access to a particular app.


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Books about Anxiety

I have been asked about books about anxiety and came across PlayDrMom's Favourite Books About Anxiety.  I am familiar with a few of the books mentioned.  Let me know what you think!
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Google Doc Cheat Sheets

Find some quick and easy tips for navigating Google Docs through Cheat Sheets.

http://www.shakeuplearning.com/blog/google-docs-cheat-sheet#sthash.VyAbM0k7.7Mwr5THp.dpbs

How to Improve your Home-School Communications!

Edutopia's article Parent Communication Tool Box provides some helpful suggestions!

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/parent-communication-toolbox-gwen-pescatore?

The Power of the Positive Call Home

The Power of the Positive Call Home is a great strategy for building a rapport with parents and students and assists in managing challenging behaviours.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15LQ1f04QQkTryUveBU1c-qqpndLN0fK7OgVIRgwD5hs/edit?usp=sharing

Be Positive

A good question to ask ourselves: "How optimistic am I?"

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Differentiated Assessment

Differentiated assessment is the ongoing collection of data before, during and after instruction to better facilitate learning. Click here to find examples of differentiated assessment (formative pre-assessment tools, assessment during the learning, formative assessment after the learning, and summative assessment). More examples of 25 Quick Formative Assessments for the Differentiated Classroom.

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What are the symptoms of ADHD?

Everyone shows signs of ADHD at some point, so the guidelines for determining ADHD are very specific. CHADD presents an article on symptoms and causes.

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A Heart Touching Story of a Girl Who is Deaf!

Music speaks to all people!
 
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