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International School Studies Tribes TLC
By David Gibbs · January 15, 2010 · Comments(0)
by Tribes Trainer Miles Madison & Ms. Norah Sullivan Wilson ~
The International School of Brussels (ISB) Early Childhood Center is one of four divisions of ISB. There is a total of between 250 – 300 students ranging in age from 2 ½ to 8 years of age. It is truly an international school, with over [...]
Is my class ready for “tribes”?
By Mary Palin · November 8, 2009 · Comments(0)
It’s November (already!). Could it be time for “tribes”? Or at least, “trial tribes”?
If you can answer “yes” to the following questions, it’s time for a more long term, or “tribal” approach.
Do students now each other’s names (everyone!)?
Are the agreements alive and well?
Have students experienced multiple groupings, and have they had success in groups of [...]
Tribes and your After School Program
By Mary Palin · October 21, 2009 · Comments(0)
Whether or not you have had, or know about, the After School Program training for implementing the Tribes process…here are a few reminders and checkpoints for a healthy and productive after school experience.
Remember:
These kids have just spent 6+ hours doing school! If you expect quiet and subdued, you will likely be disappointed. The best thing [...]
Homework?!
By Mary Palin · October 8, 2009 · Comments(1)
It sounded like a good idea to have some support for homework…especially for students who need help getting it done. But doing it quietly…for an hour…after school? Hmmmm.
Here are some ways to make that hour more productive, and pass by without too much incident:
*Begin with a question or statement on the board, or [...]
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We are pleased to announce that tribes.com has a new look and feature. Notice our home page; you will see two important large “buttons”. One is a quick and important link to our friends at CASEL, and the other is our new page called Teach Community; Learning Experiences for Tribes Educators.
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- Genevieve Adams: Are you aware of any grant opportunities in Australia?
- soreed: Any suggestions for good energizers to be used in a social studies class? We are doing urban and rural...
- mcahall: Some students have a hard time doing homework. Maybe they don’t have the support at home to complete...
- mcahall: I agree that Tribes is the “plate”. As a speech pathologist, I use Tribes strategies with my...
- mcahall: I have my classroom set up in a community circle. It is a great way to introduce your parents to you and...
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