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This is next level!!! ✨💫
Check out this 15-minute musical written, composed, and performed in partnership with over 50 students and staff between Feb. and Aug. 2024. The project featured the use of #AI as a creative tool! #ThePlaceToB
VIDEO: vimeo.com/999298870
LEARN MORE: sites.google.com/barrington2…
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Check out this 15-minute musical written, composed, and performed in partnership with over 50 students and staff between Feb. and Aug. 2024. The project featured the use of #AI as a creative tool! #ThePlaceToB
VIDEO: vimeo.com/999298870
LEARN MORE: sites.google.com/barrington2…
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Did you know? 🤔
When 9th-grade students wrestled with math problems to find their own solutions before receiving instruction, their comprehension nearly doubled, compared to students learning via direct instruction only.
Read the study: bit.ly/3S8b144
ALT When 9th grade students wrestled with math problems to find their own solutions before receiving instruction, their comprehension nearly doubled, compared to students learning via direct instruction only. In middle and high school, asking students to struggle with key concepts before teaching the correct solutions is highly effective. But use the tactic surgically to avoid too much frustration. Kapur and Bielaczyc, 2012
Awesome, student access coming soon! 👏🏼✨💫
Online graphic design platform @Canva is popular in Barrington 220 & lets you create social media graphics, presentations, posters, & more. #CanvaForEducation now offers more features for schools! Learn more from @TyGorman_edu
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Sharing again because I’m super behind with getting out this week’s episode AND I want everyone to hear what the incredible PDPearson has to say. Listen, tell us what you think, share! Please & TY.
We cover just about everything in this research-packed, inspirational, sensible episode. This is one you won't want to miss! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
ALT To the Classroom: Conversations with Researchers & Educators PD Pearson, Jennifer Serravallo, Gina Dignon, Macie Kerbs
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Our June/July Program Guide is here and it is packed with activities and events for everyone in your household! The Summer Reading Kickoff Party, live music for all ages, the return of Creator Fair, and so much more: issuu.com/barringtonarealibr…
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4th grade doing a fantastic job with Tiny Drummers @birdbraintech @SarahDowdy1 @Lines_Principal @barrington220 @JenBurton_ #Tinydrummers
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New?
Say what?!
Guess from pictures you say? forbes.com/sites/nataliewexl…
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Youth Services Librarian Chris had a fantastic time at Kidfest on Saturday! Making forts, experimenting with natural wooden building blocks and nature mandalas, all in the beautiful setting of Citizens Park. Look for us at the Art Festival in a few weeks!
Historical fiction book clubs are up and running. Passionate discussions! They blow me away!! #LinesDoesItWrite #WeBelong220 @Lines_Principal
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Curious to learn ways to support big kids with phonics?
Join us for the virtual Foundational Reading in the Upper-Grades Institute!
7/31- 8/3
Info at bit.ly/3KgkSR2
#tcrwp #summerinstitutes #iteachphonics #readingcomprehension #foundationalreading #5thgrade #6thgrade
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Two weeks from today: bring the family for the Scott Green Magic Show! Kids and parents love Scott and his hilarious, interactive, and amazing magic shows. Free and open to all ages (with a caregiver for kids). Tuesday, March 28, 10:30 AM. Drop in - don't miss it!
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New study: Spelling adds value to phonics! Every day. Dictation. Clear away the word cards. Make it spelling not copying.Møller, H. et Al.,(2022). Effects of Integrated Spelling in Phonics Instruction for At-Risk Children in Kindergarten. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 38(1), 67-82
We began drafting our opinion essays today, using our concrete “boxes & bullets” outline! #LinesDoesItWrite #WeBelong220 @Lines_Principal @kate_karasek
Such an amazing opportunity to learn and grow! Thank you, @kate_karasek, @Lines_Principal, & @GreatBooksFnd!
1st, 2nd, and 4th grade Ss participating in #sharedinquirydiscussions with our @GreatBooksFnd professional developers. Students agreeing and disagreeing respectfully, using the text to support their answers! #LinesDoesItWrite @barrington220 @Lines220
Reading Like a Writer! What do we notice that we can try in our own writing? #LinesDoesItWrite #WeBelong220 @Lines220 @Lines_Principal
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This is a great visual for students and adults. #Growthmindset and the power of yet!
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Enjoy and share this One World poster:
“Let us remember: one book, one pen, and one teacher can change the world.”—Malala Yousafzai
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Working in expert groups to add dialogue to our writing, and punctuating it correctly! #LinesDoesItWrite #WeBelong220 #elaboration @Lines220 @Lines_Principal
