New Common Core LibGuide!

Yes, just want you want to hear on a rainy Friday afternoon ---- The SERC Library published their new COMMON CORE LIBGUIDE ---- check it out ----- http://ctserc.libguides.com/aecontent.php?pid=378478

The LibGuide lists all the newest resources added to the Library's collections, Internet site links, articles and downloadable reports, links to professional organizations, state info, articles available at the SERC Library and more!

Remember to check back as we continue to add additional resources and while you to out to the LibGuide, click on LibGuides on the home page of the Common Core (just under our logo) to get you to all of LibGuides the SERC Library has produced.  Recently we updated our 21st Century LibGuide too!

Jam World and Let's Move in School are trying to set a world record!

Okay - you have part of your assignment ---- that's right - Jam World 2012 and the Let's Move in School is trying to set a world record.  The event is take place on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th  at 10 am local time ---- this THURSDAY!!!!  The objective of the event is to get as many people as possible to participate in the country's first national movement led by children to get everyone moving!!!  People of all ages and abilities are invited to pause and join in,  wherever you are at 10 am your local time, to do fun, easy one-minute fitness routine and participate in creating a world record.  This inaugural national initiative has been created to raise awareness about the importance of everyone making good health choices and physical activity a daily habit.  In the spirit of having fun ---- yes, I said fun ---- there is a state competition (come on --- admit it, we all like a little competition!) and the state that recruits the most people to participate will be awarded the National JAM Title!!!!!  To be counted in your state's totals and learn the easy routine, go to Jam World Record.  Follow the buzz on Twitter by using the hash tag:  #jam4pe.  Connecticut needs help ------ right now we are ranked at 18th we are not going to win unless we get more people!!!!!

I have signed up the SERC Library ---- any school, individual, or organization can sign up ---- so hurry up and sign up! The exercise routine is a piece a cake ----- hmmmmm ---- maybe not the right choice of words to use, okay easy to do!!!!!  SIGN UP!

Get Practical Ways to Successfully Implement Differentiation Webinar

Okay -- free webinar --- interactive --- great topic ---- what are you waiting for --  REGISTER!

 

On Thursday, September 20th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET - Eye on Education is offering Get practical ways to successfully implement differentiation!  This is a free, interactive webinar with Dr. Kim Kappler-Hewitt.  To register http://eyeoneducation.com/Online-Resources/Webinars

 

 

 



Third session in the PreK-3rd Grade National Work Group Series

On Wednesday, September 19th SERC will host Session 3 in this series, Curricula:  What, How and Why, from 3 to 4:30 pm.  To reserve your spot in the session, please RSVP to Cathy Wagner 

Curricula that support learning and development across the PreK-3^rd grade continuum build on children’s competencies and desire to learn; develop the whole child; strengthen self-efficacy, identity, and independence; encourage peer interaction; balance and integrate content; prioritize oral and written expression; and build higher order thinking. Amongst all this, curricula must address and align with states' standards and the Common Core Standards. Often the first question is, “what curricula should we buy?” Given the complexities, there are more essential questions to ask: “How can early childhood programs and schools work together to choose curricula to support high quality, coordinated PreK-3rd grade efforts?” “What are criteria for good curricula that span these ages?” “Are there ways to simplify and streamline curricula use?" This webinar will address these questions, exploring how curricula can be explored, selected, refined, and used in developmentally responsive ways to promote high quality teaching and learning, from preschool through 3rd grade.

To register and participate independently your can register at https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/269900879

NAEYC for Families Web site!

 

NAEYC has launched a new web site For Families!  Check out the web site which offers resources that can be use in working with young children and families and that families can use!  There is research-based information about children's learning and development that families can trust and use.  The Families Today section is a column by Drs T. Berry Brazelton and Joshua Sparrow about the meaning behind young children's behaviors, the Learning & Development section offers activities for Child Development, Reading & Writing, and Music, Math & and More!  In addition you can find child care/preschools and a blog!  Make sure to share this web site with others!

New LibGuide - 21st Century Fluency - Learning in a Digital Age - 2012

Check out our newest LibGuide just published yesterday on 21st Century Fluency - Learning in a Digital Age - 2012!  The guide has the latest resources available from the Library and various articles, blogs, web links and more! 

You can follow the link attached to the title above or follow this link http://ctserc.libguides.com/index.php to the SERC Library LibGuides home page