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March 2011 monthly archives

Measure here, there and everywhere!

Mar 29,2011 | Posted in Math by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

While measurement is an important skill for kids to learn and understand – it’s also a fun engaging pastime and one of the most fun topics in math!  Playing measurement games with kids is a great way to build on,…

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Race to Nowhere…

Mar 23,2011 | Posted in Unique Approches to Learning by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

The film, Race to Nowhere, documents the stories of young students, parents and teachers across the country and there take on the educational system. The students featured in the film share their stories and recount the daily stress they feel…

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Hot Dots Are Awesome!

Mar 21,2011 | Posted in Learning Resources by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Today I begin my “Recommended Teaching Tools” feature! Every Monday I will write about an educational tool or resource that can be used with students in the classroom or at home, by teachers and parents alike.
Today’s recommended teaching tool is……

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When Will it “Click”?

Mar 16,2011 | Posted in Understanding New Concepts by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Have you ever asked yourself will it ever finally click? I’ve worked with kids long enough to know that, yes it will “click” for them…eventually. Kids develop and evolve at their own pace and sometimes different skills take longer to…

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Bullying…an issue for all

Mar 11,2011 | Posted in Bullying, Uncategorized by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Every time I turn on the news or go on-line I see a story about bullying. It breaks my heart to hear of so many children suffering at the hands of bullies. I speak to parents on a daily basis…

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Aha Moments

Mar 10,2011 | Posted in Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

We all have experienced at least one Aha moment at some point in our lives. As a teacher, I have had the pleasure of witnessing those Aha moments from the perspective of my students. Let me tell you – there…

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Teach & Tutor Cautiously…

Mar 05,2011 | Posted in Math by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

When working with kids we need to be cautious as to how we approach their individual academic needs. The last thing we want to do is overwhelm them or stress them out!
 Let me share with you a story that…

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