Iteration is one of my all time favorite words. I latched onto it while in grad school as we discussed exhibitions and the iterative process of museum design. But, I quickly recognized moments of iteration throughout my life. So, when I read this blog post, 13 Things Crucial for Your Success [In Any Field] by … Continue reading Iterations- #BLOG365 Day 116
Month: December 2016
In the Long Run…-#BLOG365 Day 115
At dinner last night I had a conversation about gentle pushes, the kind of positive pushes we get from friends and family. I know there are some individuals who don't always need a push, people who trend towards movement, growth, and refinement. In most instances though, many of us sometimes need a push. Sometimes we … Continue reading In the Long Run…-#BLOG365 Day 115
Cultivate-#BLOG365 Day 114
A few days ago I wrote a post about the One Little Word project. I toyed around with the idea of using the word "words," but realized that was more a word for 2016. I decided I wanted something more in my word for 2017. I considered a long list of words and finally settled on: … Continue reading Cultivate-#BLOG365 Day 114
New Traditions-#BLOG365 Day 113
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday and I am creature of habit when it comes to celebrating. I like our traditions. The breakfast casserole, the hiding of the pickle in the Christmas tree, baking cookies for Santa, a movie on Christmas night...the list could go on and on. This Christmas was different. It … Continue reading New Traditions-#BLOG365 Day 113
When Objects Tell the Full Story Together-#BLOG365 Day 112
When I read this article the other day, For the First Time, All 5,000 Objects Found Inside King Tut's Tomb Will Be Displayed Together, it made me wish I was back in the classroom with my sixth graders teaching world history. My students loved our unit on Ancient Egypt and they loved investigating Egyptian objects. A … Continue reading When Objects Tell the Full Story Together-#BLOG365 Day 112
Unplugging – #BLOG365 Day 111
I have had the last week off of work. I brought home a pile of books and my computer. I had grand plans for some catching up. Turns out the best laid plans often go awry! I have done next to nothing. It has been nice to just chill out and shift focus from work. … Continue reading Unplugging – #BLOG365 Day 111
Museum Monday: What’s the Story #BLOG365 Day 110
What better gift for this object-based learning devotee? This was one of my favorite holiday gifts. A shoe. I have no idea how old it is, no idea where it came from, who owned it or what it's story is. If I was using this object in my classroom I would ask my students to investigate … Continue reading Museum Monday: What’s the Story #BLOG365 Day 110
Happy Festivus! The Teacher Edition-#BLOG365 Day 109
Yes, we love Seinfeld around my house. Even the 11 year old loves it. So, in honor of Festivus I figured I would write about teacher "Feats of Strength," the kind that happen every day, not just on December 23. Flexibility: Flexibility seems to be a prerequisite for being a teacher. Schedule changes, new … Continue reading Happy Festivus! The Teacher Edition-#BLOG365 Day 109
Once You Know…-#BLOG365 Day 108
Words, Words, Words -#BLOG365 Day 107
It turns out my most used word in 2016 was "words." This fun fact brought to my attention by a social media app. I think this is pretty appropriate given my year, especially the second half of my year as I began to blog. When my son was little I did a lot of scrap … Continue reading Words, Words, Words -#BLOG365 Day 107
Jill Cross 