Something about the title of this book screamed “Hallmark Movie!!!” to me, so I had to pick up my own copy and see if my thoughts were spot on. The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living, by Louise Miller was equal parts endearing a charming and I’m SO glad I finally read it!
Olivia Rawlings is an executive pastry chef at a Boston dinner club. After she inadvertently starts a fire in the club with her baked Alaska dish, Olivia relocates to Guthrie, Vermont and lands a job baking at the Sugar Maple Inn. Livvy and her dog, Salty, move into the sugarhouse on the inn’s property and immerse themselves in the small town life. She becomes close with her neighbors, the McCrackens, and forms a special connection with their son, Martin. Orphaned as a young girl, Livvy starts to feel like she finally belongs, but will
When you enroll in the computer science bachelor programme at the University of London (UoL) offered on Coursera, you’re not only learning computing skills that will open the door to sought-after technology careers, you’re plugging into a community of enthusiastic learners from around the world. We spoke to five students about their decision to pursue a degree in computer science, their online learning experience at UoL, and how community has benefited them along the way.
Kyle is a first-year computer science student based in Malawi. “As an aspiring game developer, the very first thing I wanted to do was make video games. I wanted to get started building the biggest, most intricate game I could think of, but the question was always how? Having explored a few free programming courses I knew immediately that I was lacking fundamental knowledge in computer science, and after completing the first year of the
What Is The Internet Of Things? A One-Sentence Definition
by TeachThought Staff
For those who just came for the definition, the internet of things is the connection of smart electronic devices in our daily lives.
For the sake of simplicity, think of the phrase not in its entirety–the internet of things–but rather by stressing the last word: the internet of things.
Examples Of The Internet Of Things
A few examples of the ‘things’ that make up the internet of things as we know it today include:
smart automotive technology
smart thermostats
smart televisions
smart refrigerators
smart garages
smart lights
smart curtains
Notice the word ‘smart’ prefacing everything? Eventually, that distinction won’t be necessary. In many countries and cities anyway (who knows how the planet ultimately will and won’t ‘develop’), the expectation will likely simply be that all ‘things’ be ‘smart.’
How do we break this cycle of misunderstanding and ensure that when we build trust in our classrooms, it goes beyond the surface level? How do we know for sure, both in what we observe and in what students share, that they know we believe in them as people and as learners?
When we work on implementing the second stage of hands-off teaching by building trusting relationships that promote academic rigor and risk-taking, we do not have to reinvent our methods from the ground up. Instead, we can think about how some of our most tried-and-true activators both align with the content we teach and promote strong relationships. The list below contains possible activity ideas that allow us to accomplish the joint goal of fostering meaningful connections with students while incorporating what we teach as it fits.
Details dump
Before teaching new content, put students into teams. Each team is
Center Name: Little Swans Child Care | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon
THE CHALLENGE
For all the hours she was putting into professional development, Vanessa Brown didn’t feel like she was growing as an educator. Instead, she found herself learning the same things over and over again.
Vanessa is the owner and director of Little Swans Child Care in Klamath Falls, Oregon, a home-based childcare where the children grow to become more like a family. Vanessa has owned and operated her licensed childcare program for 7 years, and she’s completed her required 15 hours of professional development every year. But after 7 years and 105 hours of courses and seminars, Vanessa felt stuck. “I wasn’t expanding my knowledge, I was not getting better because the content available to me wasn’t changing”
THE SOLUTION
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This Scooby Doo craft is absolutely amazing. This Scooby Doo craft is not only fun, but a great way to learn about color mixing. This Scooby Doo craft is great for kids of all ages: toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten kids. Whether you’re at home or in the classroom, this is a great Scooby Doo activity.
Scooby Doo Craft For Kids
We all grew up with Scooby Doo. Who doesn’t love all the fun mysteries, the fake and real ghosts. We all love Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby Doo of course.
And now you can make all of them! The best part this Scooby Doo craft is not only fun, budget-friendly, but also educational.
Learn about colors with Scooby Doo!
Related: Learn about colors with this colorful yarn wrapped popsicle stick craft.
Possibilities For Learning Color Mixing With This Scooby Doo Craft
Let me ask you this question. Have you ever had a child in your classroom get upset when they didn’t get their own way?
If your answer is “yes” (and I’m sure it is), then this episode is for you!
Why is that?
Simply because in it, I’ll be discussing why kids may throw fits when they don’t get what they want, how to respond appropriately, and why “You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit” is never the right answer.
And to make this even more interesting, I’ve invited a guest! His name is Ron Shuali, and he is simply brilliant.
Ron is a speaker and the bestselling author of Breaking the Bullying Circle. He has expertise in the preschool through middle school arena. And that is why he’s the perfect person to discuss this week’s subject with.
The 1st Grade Reading Comprehension: Quarter 2 is here! Teaching foundational reading comprehension skills at an early age is a vital part of overall reading success throughout a child’s school career. Therefore, I’ve been working hard to create a First Grade Reading Comprehension Curriculum to help maximize reading understanding and minimize the teacher’s workload!
Throughout the curriculum, students will be exposed a variety of reading comprehension strategies through non-fiction and fiction texts. Building vocabulary will hold a strong focus throughout the curriculum, helping students gain a deeper understanding of what they are reading. Furthermore, students will learn to make connections between what they are reading and what they already know, while thinking deeply about what they have read.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN QUARTER 2:
This comprehensive First Grade Reading Comprehension curriculum is made up of 36 weekly books. Each book comes with four lesson plans. Quarter 2 includes
December is here, and that means Christmas is just around the corner! A season of giving and taking the time to appreciate the people and things that matter to us, the holidays aren’t just about receiving presents for ourselves — it’s also about what we can do for others too through the joy we give them!
Free on December 9th & 10th! After this date, you can still grab the Christmas Books and Help Others Themed Books on Amazon or ask for them at your favorite bookstore!
Click above to grab them all on Amazon today!
To spread the love and joy of giving this holiday season, we at Unicorn Jazz have partnered up with several children’s book authors for a free e-book giveaway on stories that share the theme of helping others this Christmastime.
Unicorn Jazz’s “Help and Give Back” – By Author Lisa Caprelli
Teddy Phillips is a thirty-something woman working at a vintage toy store and just dumped by her longtime boyfriend. She writes into the host of a popular kids show, Everett’s Place, for advice and comfort. Everett St. James, the show’s host, is drawn to the letters he’s receiving, both honest and vulnerable. He and Teddy, aka “Theodora“, write each other back and forth forming an unlikely relationship while never having met….until one day they do and life changes for them both.