Low tech assistive technology for writing

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:49:00 GMT

My latest blog post on TeachHub is live and I really wanted to share it with all of my readers. It is about using low tech assistive technology to help students with writing. Head on over to TeachHub and check it out by clicking here. Enjoy and let me know you feedback and what you use!!

Red White and Blue Book plus a giveaway!!

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:19:00 GMT

I was given the privilege of reviewing an amazing new book by Debbie Clement. Debbie is not only an author, but also a musician, teacher, and two time survivor of *** cancer. Her new book, Red, White and Blue is a tribute to the events of 9-11-2001. This book has been released just in time for the 10th anniversary of this date. This book has already won the National Indie Award of Excellence in the category of Children's Book with Audio (you can check out more here). It is simple and great for younger children. The illustrations are colorful and interesting (they are actually made from fabric ), providing the opportunity for discussion. I actually had my soon to be kindergartener read it to himself. He really enjoyed the pictures and said his favorite part was the fireworks.

The words of this fabulous book also are a song. Debbie has included a CD with the book to help out those of us who may not be the best singers (Me! Me! Me!). I have decided that I am going to use this song as one of my September songs for my students. We will sing it during circle time and also use the book to follow along. As we approach September 11th we will commemorate the day by painting our own flags to hang in the hallway. We may also discuss our favorite things about our country and turn it into a mini writing project.

If you would like to get your own copy of Debbie’s book Red, White and Blue you can go to her website and order it by clicking here or you can try to WIN your own copy by entering my giveaway. To enter you need to complete the mandatory entry by leaving a comment sharing how you are planning on doing commemorating 10th anniversary of 9/11 in your classroom. Make sure you also mark that you completed the entry through rafflecoptor to get credit for your comment. (Giveaway will being at 12:01 AM on 8/11)

You can also get additional entries by:

1. Following my blog via Google Friend Connect

2. Following Debbie’s blog

3. Following Learning Ahoy on Facebook

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Low tech assistive technology for writing

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