Teacher's Lounge Radio Episode 3

Thank you for listening to episode 3 of Teacher's Lounge Radio.

Management Magic
Looking for a timer?  There are lots of timers on the market including ones that sit on overheads that are visual timers.  I prefer one that is magnetic so I can keep it on the whiteboard.  I've gone through a few over the years but my favorites have been "Bob" (Sunbeam digital timer) and "Ted" (Mini Polder Timer).

Uncommon Uses for Common Things
You can find sheet protectors at a variety of stores including dollar stores.  A word of caution, make sure that they are smooth, not textured.  The textured sheet protectors don't clean as nicely.

Book of the Week
The featured book was Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56 by Rafe Esquith.  Esquith has a comprehensive website as well, be sure to check it out.

Song of the Week
Tony Chestnut is the title song on Tony Chestnut & Fun Time Action Songs  by The Learning Station.

English Learner Strategy
Here is a good article from readwritethink.org with more ideas on using the carsouel strategy.

Teacher's Lounge Radio Episode 2

Thank you for listening to Episode 2 of Teacher's Lounge Radio!
Book of the Week!
Two books are featured for the book(s) of the week: Alternatives to Worksheets: Motivational Reading and Writing Activities Across the Curriculum and More Alternatives to Works  from Creative Teaching Press.

Song of the Week!
Lemonade Stand by Teacher and the Rockbots off the album Science.

Website of the Week!
Check out Delicious, a great way to bookmark your favorite webpages and share them with fellow educators.

Looking for Mardi Gras Beads?  Try Oriental Trading.

Teacher's Lounge Radio Episode 1

Welcome to Teacher's Lounge Radio where you will find tips, tricks, and tools for your elementary school classroom.

Here are the links and show notes for episode 1: 
The featured book is The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher.  For more information about the book's author, Harry K. Wong, check out his website here.
Here Comes Science album is from They Must Be Giants and features the song Meet the Elements.
The featured website is NASA's Space Place.
Please leave a comment, let me know what you like of the show!

Here is an example of some stuffies on student desks

All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

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