Today I ignored the housework and the to-do list. I woke up late. Sipped coffee. Caught up with everything waiting for me on my DVR. I read a novel. The first time I have read a book that wasn't an education related book in months. Then I went into town to walk around the Maclay … Continue reading Florida Winter-#BLOG365 Day 147
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Variability Matters -#BLOG365 Day 146
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WClnVjCEVM I heard about this TED-Ed Talk at EdCamp Orange a few weeks ago and was finally able to watch it yesterday. Todd Rose makes the case for differentiation in a simple, yet profound discussion about the variability of learning and the beauty that can be found in diversity.
Museum Monday: Object-Based Engagement #BLOG365 Day 145 #sschat
Tonight I had a flashback to my social studies teaching days, to the nights when I sat up in bed searching for the perfect object to hook my students for the next day's lesson. Before I got the hang of it, it took me a lot of hunting online to find an object that would … Continue reading Museum Monday: Object-Based Engagement #BLOG365 Day 145 #sschat
You Can Do the Cube-#BLOG365 Day 144
My son was born in the wrong century. He is an old soul through and through. This weekend while cleaning out his room we came upon his Rubik's Cube. I honestly can't remember when he got it. I don't think it's been used in over a year. He told me he wanted to take it … Continue reading You Can Do the Cube-#BLOG365 Day 144
Brightspots-#BLOG365 Day 143 #tcrwp
When the mornings are chaotic, the days jam packed, and the nights exhausting, it's hard to notice the brightspots. I have done a horrible job of reflecting this week and yesterday an interaction with a teacher over Lucy Calkins made me gasp and take a step back. Yes, Lucy Calkins makes lots of people gasp … Continue reading Brightspots-#BLOG365 Day 143 #tcrwp
Opening Up-#BLOG365 Day 142
I am a big Sara Bareilles fan. My husband and son joke that when I am long gone they will hear the beginning lyrics of "Bottle It Up" and think of me. It's funny how you can hear songs over and over again and, yet, hear them so differently depending on the day, the circumstances … Continue reading Opening Up-#BLOG365 Day 142
Down With Homework – #BLOG365 Day 141 #edchat #hacklearning
Yes...I am writing about homework again. As parents we want our kids to be part of clubs and exhibit their talents in theater and sports. We want them to part of these things because we know the benefits. Homework doesn't have the same benefits. Homework is done in isolation. It is rarely a creative outlet. … Continue reading Down With Homework – #BLOG365 Day 141 #edchat #hacklearning
Museum Monday: The Things They Carry-#BLOG365 Day 140 #sschat #museumed
I will never forget my first experience at Ellis Island many years ago. I struggled to connect. I was confused. My great-grandfather had passed through Ellis Island when he immigrated from Hungary. How could I not connect? This was my family's story. As much as I tried to put myself in his shoes, I just couldn't … Continue reading Museum Monday: The Things They Carry-#BLOG365 Day 140 #sschat #museumed
What We Need Right Now – #BLOG365 Day 139 #sschat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfTNFaZqUvQ "What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence and lawlessness, but is love, and wisdom, and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer within our … Continue reading What We Need Right Now – #BLOG365 Day 139 #sschat
Don’t Shy Away-#BLOG365 Day 138
There is a lot going on in our nation right now. It's time for teachers to do what we do best...teach, expose, question, connect, build relationships, build community, support. Because right now our kids need it more than ever and we can't shy away. We can't shy away from difficult conversations. We can't sweep things … Continue reading Don’t Shy Away-#BLOG365 Day 138
Jill Cross 