Teacher's Lounge Radio Episode 6

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Uncommon Uses for Common Things

Self stick velcro!

Book of the Week

Teaching Reading Sourcebook 2nd Edition is the book of the week.  The version I have is the first volume, but this updated version looks like it has even more information and lesson plans.

Website of the Week

Readwritethink.org is a great tool.  Be sure to check out the comic creator and the story map!

Song of the Week

Sing & Read Alphabet from Frog Street Press features the alphabet songs of the week.  They have lots of different wonderful tools for teachers.  When I taught kindergarten, I really loved to sing the A to Z songs with my kids.

Management Magic

All you need to make is a seating chart and remember the acronym: TOADS

T= talking

O= off task

A= assignment

D= disrespectful

S= shouting out

English Language Learner Strategy

Think-Pair-Share is an important strategy for all teachers to use to help encourage conversation, cooperation, and critical thinking.