The Power of Wondering...

What can we do to encourage our kids to wonder and follow their curiosities?  How can we promote and support this type of authentic learning?  Do we/you have a culture of wonder in our classrooms?  Are we modeling what we are curious and interests we are pursuing?  What wonder questions do we share with others?  This is a wonderful blog that speaks to these ideas.  I long for students to have this experience where they wonder and then turn and ask others... wanna know what I'm reading and thinking??  This is a blog that I want to re-visit over and over... it's one that makes me wonder about classroom cultures and learners as self-motivated and eager to learn in authentic ways...
The Power of Wonder Questions

I Was Here (United Nations World Humanitarian Day Perform...

Do you live each day?  What is your mark?  It's those little things that we do that makes a difference for others.  I love ending my day knowing I was here.

Back to School Idea

I love the idea of giving the parents a chance to talk and share their goals or dreams for their children. Even if you can't do all of this... the idea to sit as an equal with your parents is a simple act that speaks volumes. I want to remember this for my days in the classroom again... and for anyone else who is dreading that "traditional BTS Night. A FRESH IDEA!