Yesterday I mentioned that I am working on repurposing a bookshelf to create a “Genius Bar” for my classroom. Another project I am planning is to transform the old, gigantic, executive type desk that I inherited into a mini Maker Studio. My vision is to put all kinds of materials in its nooks and crannies … Read more
Remember the post I did on adding a Genius Bar to your classroom? Well, I decided that I must do exactly that. So, I have been working on re-purposing an old bookshelf to become the countertop of my Genius Bar. Have I mentioned that I am not very good at DIY projects? First of all, … Read more
Near the beginning of the summer, I posted a series reflecting on some of the changes I want to make for this upcoming school year. It is our staff development week here in San Antonio, and I have been looking back at my resolutions as I begin to plan for the return of the students … Read more
With many of us gearing up for the new school year, you might think that I am about to offer you my own advice on how to Sink in Slowly. However, I am kind of a jump-in-the-deep-end-of-the-ocean-and-hope-there-aren’t-any-sharks kind of person. When I ran across this post by Maria Popova on Brain Pickings, though, I liked … Read more
“Bouncy Balls” is one of those websites that did not fit into any other post category besides “Fun Friday!” It’s a great time-waster, and I’m sure you probably don’t need more of those, but might enjoy a little distraction every now and then. Also, there is a possibility that this could be used in Speech … Read more
You might think this is a post to remind you about Talk Like a Pirate Day, which is scheduled for September 19th. But that would be a frivolous use of this blog space, right? I mean, what does that have to do with education? So, I am not going to try to convince you to … Read more