SOLSC 2018 ~ Day 19 ~ Needed
As the days get longer and our afternoons spent creating and constructing begin to consume more of the evening, I find that if I look carefully…the space I needed to create was there. Today, I watched 20 fifth grade students plan and play. Something about this little guy struck me as I passed by. Here’s […]
SOLSC 2018 ~ Day 17 ~ Nothing
Nothing could have prepared me for the enormity of the festivities that would converge in our new town today. Here, the kids are ready for their community choir float. The sun and slight breeze made the mid-afternoon festivities seem even more enjoyable. It was a great way to spend our day together. […]
SOLSC 2018 ~ Day 8 ~ No Way
This week has been filled with packing, presenting, cleaning decluttering, organizing, sorting, rethinking, learning, and loving. every. minute. Today, I scratched the surface – pardon the pun – of a lovely little laser cutter. The map project I have been envisioning was etched and edged onto an acrylic plate. Amazed and inspired, I thought there […]
SOLSC 2018 ~ Day 7 ~ Not quite
Since the holidays I have been crocheting. A lot. Blankets, hats, bunnies, washcloths, more blankets. A while back I started a sweater. An actual, wearable sweater. Tonight I attempted to put it together, and well… it’s not quite as wearable as I had hoped.
SOLSC 2018 ~ Day 6 ~ Notice
Every so often we have a day when our collective moods mirror each other’s and smiles flash with more frequency. I’m reminded today to look for, listen to, and TELL THEM more often that I see them. I notice more than the behaviors I too often correct. Today, sweet girl, I see you. I see […]
NCTE Roundtable Session
I was thrilled by the opportunity to present alongside such amazing teachers, researchers, writers, and leaders this morning. To those of you who participated in our “speed-dating” roundtable fun, thank you for stopping by. I hope I was able to give you a brief taste of how I have used blogging with middle school students. […]
Is this for real?
You guys. School starts in T-minus two days (ok, technically I’m supposed to start tomorrow) but kids are coming to learn all the lessons in less time than I can comprehend. Yes, my classroom is ready, but not without a few days of working at a fevered pace with the help of my dear husband […]
What Do You Want to Learn?
This was already a short week with Professional Development and end-of-semester grading scheduled for Friday, while students had the day off school. Throw in a snow day Monday, and three half-days for middle and high school and it’s a pretty charged atmosphere, especially considering the upcoming Student Faculty Basketball Game following their mini-schedule! So what […]
Help Our Classroom – Vote!
Throughout this first month of school, I have mentioned to students that I am always seeking funding opportunities such as contests, crowdsourcing, and grants. This year alone, I have already submitted applications for at least three different grants. I have already heard that my Portland Area Education Fund grant has been approved, another grant from the […]
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