WIMB: (What's in my bag?)
Helen: Tide ToGo Pen (http://tide.com/en-us/shop/type/stain-removers/tide-to-go) and Viva la Juicy (https://www.amazon.com/Juicy-Couture-Viva-Parfum-Spray/dp/B002XQ1YTK)
WIMB: (What's in my bag?)
Emily: A ripped calendar - For really busy quarters, I use free calendars sent by various charity organizations.
Roger: Here's a snapshot of Roger's calendar drawn in a Zequenz notebook. He used Frixion erasable pens, Kurecolor markers (Warm Gray 2) to create it. Also, here's the article by Belle Beth Cooper on analog scheduling and calendaring that Roger talked about.
Main Content: Emily and Roger talk with Shuhei H. He is an English teacher in Japan who teaches at a night high school. He shares some challenges, but also a very important classroom activity type that he has found to be very effective for these very special students.
WIMB: (What's in my bag?)
Shuhei: Shuhei shared a very unique journal book. It is a 3-year parallel journal that is keyed by date. This means that when he writes a journal entry for a particular day, he can look back on his journal entry for the exact day a year ago. He says it is a great way to look at how his viewpoint has changed (or stayed the same) over the past three years.
Main Content: Emily and Roger reflect on how they conduct the last class of the term, encourage students who are going onto other paths, and leave a long-lasting impression.
WIMB: (What's in my bag?)
Emily:I use plastic, reusable folders with cute characters on them to keep my import documents from wrinkling.
Roger:
I have this slim, reusable water bottle made by Memobottle.
by memobottle
Link: https://amzn.com/B011Q2UF4G
Main Content: Emily and Roger talk about vacations and the need for teachers to take them...even if they do not go far, REST is important.
WAYLT: (What Are You Listening To?)
Emily:
Main Content: Emily and Roger talk about how they use music in class. Emily shared a great idea to get a list of her students' favorite songs and then she finds them and plays them during break time. Really Cool! Roger plays music in class before it starts to create a comfortable atmosphere. There are more tips and ideas discussed in this always nearly 10-minute segment.
WIMB: (What's in My Bag?)
Emily:Dill Pickle Popcorn from Trader Joes
Roger:
"Something yellow, something lethal." -rd
Main Content
There are specific songs with lyrics for teaching grammar-website (tefltunes.com)
We have a few activities:
Emily: "instrumental journaling"
Roger:"cut up the lyrics"
Tom's Diner plus homework
WAYLT
Emily: DJ Okawari (https://youtu.be/Bm-Ijm5X84w)
Roger: KUSC Classical Music Commercial Free (http://kusc.org/)
Main Content
Emily and Roger discuss the challenges of sharing their lessons, activities, and resources with other teachers. Roger thinks it depends on who you share your hard work with. There are 'moochers' out there. They are the ones that make it harder for people who want to share, but feel angry that some teachers take advantage of it. When there is mutual sharing, magic happens.
WIMB (What's In My Bag?)
Roger: Music Memo App (iOS only)
Emily: Key Card Stretchy thingy.
Main Content
Emily and Roger discuss the benefits of going on and organizing field trips. They also offer tips on pre- and post-field trip activities to make sure that the trip is more than just a trip.
WOMD? (What's On My Desk?)
Roger:
A giant sketch pad for preparing talks. (Strathmore 14"x17" Sketch link: http://www.michaels.com/strathmore-400-series-sketch-pad/M10012254.html#start=4)
Emily:
A birthday gift of an art piece from a dear friend. (Etsy link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MysteryBarnTradingCo )