Feb Schnibble

I am thankful for the extra day this month as it allowed me to finish my schnibble... hoping I stay healthy in March and am able to work more frequently. I just love getting colds:)
I used Moda reproduction fabric. I have always loved it but never really used it. For the most part I am happy with the way it turned out. When the quilt shops are open I will be picking up some additional fabric for another border.

Just a little late to the party.

I finished my January schnibble a week late. I am ready for februarys. I have my fabric picked out and plan on getting started before the last week of the month...pending any sudden desire to work on a different project.
I like the colors in this one. I think I may have to get some more of this fabric for my stash.

January's Block Party

This is the block I mad tonight for Saturday's block party.

Week 4-Presentation information

I might be able to be a late add to the county in service since the conference is being held in my districts buildings. Still waiting for the word on this.
Annual NCTM conference submissions are due the week after each annual conference (that would’ve been last April).
I am a good friend of one of the ladies on the AAGT board, she can get me in the book to present at the next conference in March.

Week 4- Presentation ideas

I think I will start by looking at my favorite conferences to attend.
I have put in and been accepted to present other topics at the Annual National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM conference. Due to a funding issue my district was not able to send me to the conference. I still think it would be fun to present at this conference. There are math teachers from all over eager to share ideas and present various methods to each other. I always come away from this conference with something new that I can use in my classroom.
NCTM also holds regional conferences throughout the year. They are smaller and usually closer to home.
The county I live in does an annual in service for teachers in the community. It is built into our school calendar and every so that all teachers in the district can attend. This would be a great place to start out, sharing my thoughts and research with local teachers that I am comfortable with.
Each year the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) hosts a conference in Phoenix. I learn a lot from other teachers and educational professionals on how to reach my gifted students…they need to be reached too as they are often performing below their best. I am always trying to learn more about differentiated instruction as I think it is a way to reach all students. Games in the classroom can definitely help someone differentiate their instruction.

Week 4- Chapters 10-12

Ah, the blame game. My students would do better if the teachers they had last year taught them more, their parents were more involved, we have more money to spend on them. I have what I have and I am given the students I am given…I can find excuses for why they aren’t performing at the highest levels or I can look for ways to help them achieve more. I choose to look for ways to help them achieve more.
I like the idea of thinking of myself as the board, rather than a single chess piece. When I am in a situation that I am not happy with or frustrated I should look at where I am and how I got there…then determine what I can do to change the place that I am in.

Week 3- Comment 2

Joy Flack wrote:
http://web.me.com/onegreeneyedmonster/LMO/MAC_ALL/Entries/2010/7/24_Week_3_Reading_7-9.html


I use to be so afraid to make mistakes in front of my students. I was afraid to make a mistake while I was being observed…mistakes scared me. I guess I too have learned to embrace them, I know I am human, I tell my students that I am human and that I know I will make mistakes. I only get irritated with them when they are rude about pointing them out to me (occasionally I get a rude one or two). I remind them that they are also most likely going to make a mistake or two and tell them I won’t be rude when pointing it out if they aren’t.