Maria Cafasso

I'm a graduate of Rider University. My degrees are in Elementary Education and Sociology, as well as certifications in Early Childhood and Special Education.

[edutopia @edutopia]

Want students to remember something? Ask them to draw it! Research shows that drawing boosts learning by forcing us to process information in multiple ways: visually, kinesthetically, and linguistically.

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Scaffolding discussions allows students to hold complex conversations with each other.

[骚到骨子里 @MissOkoszko]

9 reasons to use visuals #visualsupport

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#TMRider is teaching me how to not be afraid of failure & how to teach like a pirate @burgessdave #aussieED

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Excited to learn at @RiderSchoolofEd first ever teach meet! #TMRider #aussieED

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Both of these books give students insight into what it's like to have a disability and celebrate differences #ELD307

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A great laugh students will love! #ELD307 @HeatherCasey19

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A heartwarming story about heartbreaking circumstances. This is a lesson all teachers, old and new, should try. http://t.co/4opudvThRK

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#ELD307 @HeatherCasey19 #drseuss books are always great! And perfect to lead into writer's workshop

[Jaclyn @jacobsjac2]

Activities, videos, and games for both kids and teachers to engage in hands on engineering http://t.co/qPnaGj114b @mgcjusa #TEC207

[edutopia @edutopia]

"Race is a difficult thing to talk about, but it's also one of the most important." http://t.co/KeUMw6gAHt

[TED Talks @TEDTalks]

"Segregation is a social construct. It's something we choose to do, and we can choose not to do it." http://t.co/qKMuZiw95A

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Teaching students to be good people is one of the most important things we can do. Check out http://t.co/bK0ptsokGm @HeatherCasey19

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http://t.co/YC9qOgmPlP so many books to choose from!

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I love the story Koa's Seed by Carolyn Han. It's a great way to teach integrity & good character @HeatherCasey19

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Want to teach alliteration? http://t.co/XAF7HjPIRe

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http://t.co/uDOoD1H96P great nonfiction read-alouds for spring now that it's finally here @HeatherCasey19

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http://t.co/KyQlF8J3JE website for #nonfiction books about animals @HeatherCasey19

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Great text relating to winter & lessons on migratory animals #nonficton #informational #ELD307 @HeatherCasey19