https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy Made with an open mind en-us 2021-02-16 22:48:38 UTC 2021-02-23 18:32:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f34d.png chavezbr https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1209018977 I absolutely loved this article and learning about the theory of loose parts. Loose parts learning includes learning for all ages including variables such as animals, plants, cooking, different smells, etc. This theory stresses the importance of teaching kids in a hands on way, not just your basic writing and reading. "The world is always ours to shape, and when we're not shaping it, it's shaping us."]]> 2021-02-16 22:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1209018977 chavezbr https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1232687071 This is an excellent article discussing dyslexia as a whole. It explains how "mainstream" teachers need to step up their game on knowledge of learning disabilities so that it does not all fall on special education teachers. Dyslexia is not as uncommon as people think it is, which means that chances are there a few kids in each mainstream class that may have it. If more teachers learn the early of dyslexia, kids can help sooner which can affect their overall education. There is so much more to dyslexia than people know and this articles helps to tackle myths about the disability and ways to spot it.]]> 2021-02-23 17:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1232687071 chavezbr https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1232705553 The following article discusses the issues that young readers and writers run into when they first begin to write on their own. It talks about how mistakes are actually encouraged, because a lot of mental work is required to build complete ideas. Students are encouraged to make a best guess when spelling a word that they do not know as opposed to searching for the correct spelling. The article explains why this is and how the writing process applies.]]> 2021-02-23 17:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1232705553 chavezbr https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1232709099 Fisheye syndrome is a condition that impacts our perception as if we are looking through a fisheye lens. This means that some students appear larger than others. These students typically require more of a teacher's attention due to increased energy. This article summarizes fisheye syndrome and gives tips to help teachers not to fall under this illusion. ]]> 2021-02-23 17:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1232709099 chavezbr https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1232728851 Studies show that in kindergarten, children tend to draw scientists as females equally as much as males. However, as they get older, the kids tend to start drawing scientists only as males. This article explains how stereotypes link science with men more than women, which is turn makes women see scientists as men only. The article also lists six different tips to help promote women in the inclusion of science careers.]]> 2021-02-23 17:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezbr/g2jt5534hhjt4tgy/wish/1232728851