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Visualizing Math
I love math. Am I an expert at it? No. Do I make mistakes as I teach it? Probably–but I work hard not to, unless I am doing so deliberately for kids to figure something out. Here’s how I got to be...
View ArticleStop Stealing Dreams
This week Seth Godin released a 30,000 word manifesto entitled “Stop Stealing Dreams.” I asked my kids to pick a part that sounded interesting to them and then respond on Today’s Meet. It was...
View ArticleWhen Is Listening Not Enough?
I’ve got kids who are concerned about their world. Some fourth graders started a wiki about endangered animals last year. The year before, some different kids in the same age group had begun one called...
View ArticleGetting Smarter Together–ALL Of Us
I teach in a building with others who really work hard to do what’s best for kids and who try daily to meet their needs, and so I feel pretty lucky about that. One of my first grade teachers and I have...
View ArticleTechnology–How Did I Get Started?
Back in April, 2012, someone asked on Twitter how people got started with technology. I began this blog post, but didn’t finish it then. Six months later, here’s my answer. I’m a child of the 50′s...
View ArticleBelieve
What I Want To Be When I Grow Up: A misfit. A rebel. A troublemaker. A round peg in a square hole. Someone who sees things differently. Not fond of rules. No respect for the status quo. Not...
View ArticleEmpathy–and How Do We Teach It?
Boy, that’s a question and a half. I tend to work on helping kids take other perspectives through literature. I have some favorite books I use with all grade levels and some that are reserved for...
View ArticleIt’s About Learning!
A friend, Brian Kayser, (@bkayser11 on Twitter) tweeted this tonight: ESPN analyst “The great coaches adjust to their players [strengths]” We all know great teachers do the same. A while back, Carol...
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School Right Before a Winter Holiday Break
All week, kids have been bringing me holiday gifts–and most of it is homemade food–cookies, brownies, even small cakes. I’ve had no clue what my schedule will really look like each day as I’ve walked...
View ArticleA Letter to Authors of Children’s Books
Dear Authors, My school has one iPad in the library, along with several iPods for kids to check out. The iPad is reserved for teachers to use with their students, and we have the accessories so that...
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