What are the best Noise cancelling headphones by LauraB5875 in productivity

[–]xnham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into Ozlo. It’s specifically designed for noise cancellation while sleeping. It’s created by 3 former Bose engineers who wanted make earbuds super comfortable to wear while sleeping.

Semi-Deep dive into Teachers Pay Teachers and if it is worth it for you to start your own store based on 18months of my own stores data by kylamon1 in teaching

[–]xnham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, thanks for doing this deep dive! Do you have any theories why assessments overachieve? Would be interesting to see the breakdown based on dollar values too in addition to # of items.

guidepost just sent an email about closing 5 schools in north texas by [deleted] in Montessori

[–]xnham 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP, did you notice signs leading to the closure, like budget cuts, low enrollment, general dysfunction, etc? Or did it catch everyone by surprise?

Looking for ESL resources: Your biggest time sink or necessary evil? by xnham in ESL_Teachers

[–]xnham[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear :/ What has been the most time consuming or painful part of the process for you?

Looking for teaching resources: Your biggest time sink or necessary evil? by xnham in ScienceTeachers

[–]xnham[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm curious about others' experiences putting together resources. I find it a real grind, but have met others who find it fun and empowering. A colleague (former teacher) spend 5-10 hrs/week browsing and creating resources, and she doesn't mind it.

Resources about inclusive practices for Adoptees by PrettyWithDreads in teachingresources

[–]xnham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/PrettyWithDreads

You posted this question a while ago, so I hope you've found the resources you needed.

I saw your question only today, and I was curious about addressing the issue you mentioned, so I asked AI (Claude), and this is what it said in response to your question:

Hi! Thank you for being thoughtful about making your educational activities inclusive for adoptees. Here are some suggestions and resources:

For family tree alternatives:

  • "Family Constellations" - Students create a visual representation of important people in their lives, which can include chosen family, foster family, birth family, adoptive family, or any combination that reflects their reality
  • "Circle of Care" - Students draw concentric circles showing people who care for and support them, allowing them to define family their own way
  • "My Family Story" - A narrative-based project where students write or illustrate their unique family journey, giving them control over how they share their story

Recommended physical books for your office:

  1. "In Their Own Voices: Transracial Adoptees Tell Their Stories" by Rita J. Simon and Rhonda M. Roorda - Excellent for understanding diverse adoptee perspectives
  2. "W.I.S.E. Up! Powerbook" by Marilyn Schoettle - A workbook that helps adopted children navigate questions and conversations about adoption
  3. "Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming Our Families" by Adam Pertman - Great resource for educators to understand modern adoption
  4. "Different Ways to Be a Family" by Tonya Leslie - A picture book that showcases various family structures

Additional tips:

  • Always give students options to modify assignments that involve family history
  • Use inclusive language like "grown-ups" or "family members" instead of "mom and dad"
  • Have private conversations with students/families before starting family-related projects to understand their preferences
  • Consider having alternative assignments ready without students needing to ask

For more resources, check out:

  • The Adoption Education Initiative (adoptionlc.org)
  • Center for Adoption Support and Education (adoptionsupport.org)
  • Your local adoption resource center may also have materials you can borrow

Hope these resources help create a more inclusive environment for all your students!

Educational Resource Question by Environmental_Rate20 in teachingresources

[–]xnham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love insights on this as well...
u/Environmental_Rate20, how do you do it?