Blog Experts Corner
Managing Difficult Behavior Tip 3
Posted by annamarkowitz
April 03, 2013, 3:12 pm
Taking the time early on to structure situations will help manage difficult behaviors in the long run. Change or new occurrences can be upsetting or confusing, so it’s best to be predicable. Set expectations and establish routines and stick to them. Make a daily schedule and give students time to process the information. Students will be most successful when they know what is expected of them when.
Managing Difficult Behavior Tip 2
Posted by annamarkowitz
March 29, 2013, 7:46 pm
It is easier to manage difficult behavior when you have strong relationships with your students. One way to build these relationships is to build a positive self-image. Identify and recognize each student’s strengths and unique qualities. Provide opportunities to showcase their skills and talents through classroom jobs and responsibilities. When you develop your students’ self-image, they feel valued and seem themselves as valuable people.
Managing Difficult Behavior Tip 1
Posted by annamarkowitz
March 25, 2013, 2:13 pm
We all know children are impressionable, so it’s important to remember your actions strongly influence students’ behavior. Be the person you want your students to be and model appropriate behavior. When you make rules and set standards for the classroom, you must demonstrate expectations and lead by example. By following rules and meeting standards in front of your students, they in turn will learn and adopt the proper behavior.
Outdoor Activities for Spring
Posted by annamarkowitz
March 20, 2013, 12:43 am
Congratulations! You’ve made it through another winter. But before you hang up your winter coat for the season, keep a close eye on the outdoors. While still chilly, early spring offers us an amazing opportunity to pause and appreciate the dramatic changes about to take place. The plants and animals that take up residence in your neighborhood are responding to the longer days and warmer temperatures. It’s time to get outside and notice them too!
Free Financial Literacy Resource!
Posted by annamarkowitz
March 14, 2013, 8:49 pm
Cents Ability is thrilled to have to opportunity to host a workshop at the upcoming 7th Annual LinkEducation Expo on April 6th! Cents Ability is a local 502(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to educating and empowering high school students to achieve their goals through the prudent and informed management of their financial resources. This is information every teen should know before heading into college or starting a career.
This workshop on April 6th will provide a taste our interactive and engaging module on BUDGETING.
Free iPad Apps for the K-5 Classroom
Posted by annamarkowitz
March 11, 2013, 7:36 pm
As a NYC Educator, EdTech Blogger and Apple Distinguished Educator I love working with teachers and families to demonstrate the power of technology in education. I am excited to share free educational iPad apps for children at the 7th Annual K-12 Education Expo on April 6th.
While you are counting down to this action packed event, check out these free apps:
Homework Help Tips from The New York Public Library
Posted by annamarkowitz
March 06, 2012, 11:10 am
Check out these helpful homework tips from the New York Public Library and talk to them in person at our 6th Annual K-12 Education Expo this Saturday!
Managing Difficult Behavior: Tip 5
Posted by annamarkowitz
March 01, 2012, 8:01 pm
Encourage children to take space, time, and relaxation opportunities. When a child is feeling frustrated, angry, sad, or over-stimulated, give him some space and time alone. Make time for relaxation. Consider creating a space in your home or classroom for the child to use as a retreat. This is a place where a child can go to escape the stress of his or her current environment and regain control. Initially a refuge, this space must be strategically managed by establishing mutually acceptable criteria and riles so as not to be overused by the young person.
Managing Difficult Behavior: Tip 4
Posted by annamarkowitz
February 22, 2012, 12:31 pm
Here is another behavior management tip from Ramapo. Don't forget to mark your callendar for their workshop at our 6th Annual Education Expo on March 10th!
Arch Works
Posted by annamarkowitz
February 21, 2012, 12:01 pm
Salvadori will be hosting a workshop at our 6th Annual Education Expo called "Arch Works". Here is what it is all about:
Arch Works
Kids, parents and teachers will learn about the forces at work in an arch and what makes it one of the strongest shapes around. Participants will test a wooden arch and then build their own paper arch models.
What does Salvadori do?
Queens Library hosts "Blood and Guts" workshop
Posted by annamarkowitz
February 17, 2012, 12:18 pm
Children’s Library Discovery Center at Queens Central Library in Jamaica, Queens will be hosting a hands-on Science workshop at the 6th Annual K-12 Education Expo! They are bringing their discovery center to us so that our families and teachers can experience them first hand. Here is some additional information about their workshop:
Blood and Guts
When in Doubt, Giggle it Out!
Posted by annamarkowitz
February 16, 2012, 9:16 pm
Gil Tippy, PsyD and Author of Respecting Austism, will be hosting a worshop at our K-12 Education Expo on March 10th! He has many tips to share with parents and teachers of autistic children, so make sure to check it out. In the meantime check out this game that he recommends:
Emotionally Intelligent Strategies for Teaches and Leaders
Posted by annamarkowitz
February 14, 2012, 4:31 pm
Dr. Janet Patti, Ed.D will be leading a workshop at our 6th Annual K-12 Expo on Emotional Intelligence Strategies for your classroom and school culture. Check out a quick description of what they will be covering:
Yoga Activity for your Child or Classroom
Posted by annamarkowitz
February 10, 2012, 4:52 am
Check out the great activities that Little Flower Yoga put together for your classroom or for you and your kids to do at home! And don't miss their free yoga class for kids at our 6th Annual Education Expo:
We all know that our students are stressed. Competitive school environments, tons of activities,
seemingly constant testing, problems at home, problems in the world...
Evaluating the New Teacher Evaluation System- Part 2
Posted by SusanHorowitz
February 08, 2012, 10:32 am
New York City has recently piloted a new teacher evaluation system known as Talent Management. The program’s designers have created a system based on three core beliefs. These three beliefs are:
Managing Difficult Behavior: Tip 3
Posted by annamarkowitz
February 07, 2012, 1:33 pm
Here is another great tip from Ramapo on Managing Difficult Behavior. Learn more about this tip and other information at their two workshops at our 6th Annual K-12 Education Expo!
Building True Community Schools- An interview with Luis Torres
Posted by SusanHorowitz
February 07, 2012, 2:35 am
The introduction to the new citywide instructional expectations for the 2011-2012 school year begins, "To successfully prepare all students, including students with disabilities and English language learners, for life after high school, teachers need to create cognitively demanding learning experiences in their classrooms every day.” Behind this seemingly straightforward expectation is the overwhelming responsibility that each New York City teacher faces of turning one of the most diverse populations in the co
Parenting Tip: It's Screen Time!
Posted by annamarkowitz
January 25, 2012, 8:30 pm
Keith Morton, Author of “Not Superdad”, will be giving a parenting workshop at our 6th Annual K-12 Education Expo. Check out his tips on managing screen time, and come to his workshop on March 10th for tons of other tips!
Managing Difficult Behavior- Tip 2
Posted by annamarkowitz
January 23, 2012, 8:52 pm
Here is another great tip from Ramapo on Managing Difficult Behavior. Learn more about this tip and other information at their two workshops at our 6th Annual K-12 Education Expo!
Managing Difficult Behavior: Tip 1
Posted by annamarkowitz
January 13, 2012, 2:51 pm
Ramapo for Children will be doing two workshops at our 6th Annual K-12 Expo! Both workshops will be on Managing Difficult Behavior: one for younger children and one for older children. Last year this workshop completely filled up and got rave reviews, so you don't want to miss it this year!
In the meantime we will be posting a weekly tip to help you get a head start on managing all of those difficult behaviors. Enjoy!
Tip 1:
