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Tinkering

5/31/2017

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What happens when we allow kids to tinker?

“Every child posses a creative spirit that will either blossom when nurtured or wither if stifled.” –Lisa Daly & Miriam Beloglovsky 
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The other day I was out at my brother’s garden checking out his new irrigation system that he was installing. As I was watching him tinker around with hoses, I began thinking about how I have watched him tinker with things his whole life. His mind never stops being creative.
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Since he was young, he has always come up with a new project to dive into. My mother never told him he couldn’t – she always allowed him to explore the possibilities. Like the time he wanted to take a part an old computer, he was not discouraged. Looking at him today, at the age of 25, I believe that is why he has rebuilt a truck, designed an organic garden including putting in a water system, is now rebuilding a classic car and the list goes on.

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Classroom Management Tip #3

5/26/2017

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​Labeling is something I did throughout my classroom. My students moved confidently in the classroom and were able to easily access materials.  While it may seem like a lot of work to label your whole room, it isn’t, it’s actually a time saver and remember it helps to create independent learners.
 
So think about how you can begin labeling your room.
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Until next time.
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Making Paper

5/17/2017

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As a learning coach, I asked the girls I work with what they wanted to learn more about. The request paper! They wanted to find out how paper is made. To begin our journey, we watched a youtube video from National Geographic Kids. It was all about how paper is made.

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The Power of the Process

5/11/2017

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The start of our seed houses...


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Lifelong Learner

5/5/2017

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Last Thursday I graduated with my masters and in the weeks leading up to it, I was excited but it was also bittersweet. As I was getting ready for the ceremony that night, I started reflecting more on my journey and who I am as a learner.
 
When I was in elementary school, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. My fourth grade teacher sparked a light inside me that has never burned out. There is something about the profession that fuels my soul. I love researching new ideas and trying them out…it makes me fall in love with teaching all over again. But most importantly, I love sparking a love for learning in my students.

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Classroom Management Tip #1

5/1/2017

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