When we arrived in Berlin we were smitten by a cute little guy. We found him everywhere and really who wouldn't be smitten with this? The Ampelmann (translated to traffic light man) is a holdover from East Germany, one of the few leftovers of East German life. He was "born" in 1961 when a … Continue reading Ampelmann – #BLOG365 Day 256 #TopStudyTour @topteachgermany
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So, You Want to Know About Bread? – #BLOG365 Day 255 @TOPTeachGermany #TOPStudyTour
I thought I knew about bread... And then I met Frau Schneider, master baker trainer extraordinaire, at the Faber Bakery in Geisa, Germany. The bakery, open since 1553, sits near the German inner border. The Faber Bakery makes 15 different types of bread, but that is just a fraction of the 400 types of bread … Continue reading So, You Want to Know About Bread? – #BLOG365 Day 255 @TOPTeachGermany #TOPStudyTour
TOP Travel Lessons – #BLOG365 Day 254 #TOPStudyTour @TOPTeachGermany
Two weeks in Germany. Fifteen social studies educators. Two German guides. Four hotels. Three train trips. Countless rides on public transportation of all types. A record of 26,000 steps in one day. And a load of lessons learned. Always take a jacket. I didn't. I had a few sweaters. But, they didn't cut it. The … Continue reading TOP Travel Lessons – #BLOG365 Day 254 #TOPStudyTour @TOPTeachGermany
Museum Monday: Point Alpha – Day 253 #BLOG365 #TOPStudyTour @TopTeachGermany
Two Mondays ago I was at Point Alpha on the Inner German border near Geisa. I knew from the moment I got there I had to blog about the interpretative strategies in the museum. The Point Alpha foundation was established to be a place of commemoration and learning in 2008. For years it was the … Continue reading Museum Monday: Point Alpha – Day 253 #BLOG365 #TOPStudyTour @TopTeachGermany
A Valiant Effort – #BLOG365 #TOPStudyTour Day 252
I made a real effort to blog in Germany and I managed two, yes two posts. I know, it's quite pitiful. For some reason I had trouble accessing Wi-Fi from my computer. I could connect via my cell phone and I did write two posts from my phone. But, after day three I gave up. … Continue reading A Valiant Effort – #BLOG365 #TOPStudyTour Day 252
#TOPStudyTour Day Two – #BLOG365 Day 251 @topteachgermany
Among my the many things I am learning in Germany, I am learning patience. I can't get the Wi-Fi to work on my computer so I am completing blog posts on my phone. Hopefully tomorrow, in another hotel, I won't have this problem. I am reading and rereading my posts, but I am sure there … Continue reading #TOPStudyTour Day Two – #BLOG365 Day 251 @topteachgermany
I’m Dreaming of Germany – #BLOG365 Day 248 @TopTeachGermany #TOPStudyTour
Tonight I am dreaming of Germany... The schnitzel and dumplings. The Radlers and wine. I am dreaming of Bavarian butter and spaetzle and German chocolate. After an evening of learning how to order food in German, and ask for your check in German, and buy still water or mineral water, all I can think about … Continue reading I’m Dreaming of Germany – #BLOG365 Day 248 @TopTeachGermany #TOPStudyTour
Packing Light – #BLOG365 Day 244 @TOPTeachGermany #TOPStudyTour
I am the worst packer ever. I can't ever decide what to take or leave. I always plan for more than I need. I have dragged too much luggage onto trains and planes and dragged it over big city sidewalks. I have come home with sore shoulders from carrying overfilled backpacks. Ugh. I hate it. … Continue reading Packing Light – #BLOG365 Day 244 @TOPTeachGermany #TOPStudyTour
Jill Cross 