Bet lines are a way to help students think about and solve mathematical problems. You can either use these in PowerPoint with each line showing one after the other or just cover and release as you explore each line. To start you just read the top line and ask the students what they think the […]
The Schwa Sound This a very tricky rule to explain and has many complications. It is avoided by many programs and teachers. The schwa sound is represented in IPA as an upside down letter e. The schwa is in an unstressed syllable and it can be spelt with any vowel letter. Not at all tricky!! […]
Modified vs adjusted curriculum We have had many conversations in my team this week about the difference between curriculum adjustments and modifications. It is easier to understand the environmental adjustments. Building a ramp into the classroom is a modification to the building but seating a child away from the noisy air conditioner is just and […]
Introduction Before you start explaining this to your students watch this introductory video which explains stressed and unstressed syllables as well as the schwa sound. Stressed syllables are exactly that and you can feel the stressed syllable by placing your hand under your chin. Your jaw will drop for each syllable as you say the […]
This continues from http://tracyashbridge.com/spelling-rules/ Rule #12 - the letter e Wow, there are 9 uses of the letter e. It's a pretty versatile letter to say the least. long vowels - make, ride, flute etc 2.V and u - English words can't end in v or u so we get have, blue 3. C and […]
This week I had the privilege of being part of a pilot program within my College providing a group of staff from many departments across the organisation to explore the concept of leading within our organisation. This is not for middle leaders and administrators but for all staff regardless of the role and level. The […]
Over the past few weeks I have been marking Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Portfolio's. I am amazed at the work different colleagues do in their different schools and different roles. We are a very diverse profession with so many varied strengths. The way the standards are structured allows all teachers, regardless of their role, […]
We all receive difficult emails and have difficult meetings. Sometimes these are due to miscommunication; however, parents always want to know you are doing what is best for their child (even when you may feel it is more than is reasonable). So how do we handle this? Take your time. Whether face to face or […]
Introduction to spelling rules in English Rule 1 - When and why does letter c make the /s/ sound The letter c makes 2 sounds - /k/ as in cat and /c/ as in city. If the letter c is followed by e, i or y then the letter c will make the sound /s/ […]
Autism is a common developmental condition which impact around 1 in 80 people. It is highly likely that you will teach a child with Autism. Over the past few years the diagnostic criteria in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) has changed. In the DSM IV Autism was an umbrella term which […]
