UPDATE 3/30/2020: Here is a link to a video where Smithsonian educators demonstrate use of the Thinking Routines with a piece of artwork. You would have to drill down a bit into these resources that I posted about from the Smithsonian for “A Woman’s Place” to find this excellent compilation of Thinking Routines from Harvard’s … Read more
If you haven’t seen the updates that I’ve made to this post, please check it out. There have been some difficulties out there in accessing the COVID-19 Diary that I shared. I think I inadvertently turned off editing when I tried to fix them, but I’ve turned it back on. Unfortunately, you may still have … Read more
I recently mentioned the Smithsonian Learning Lab in this post , which features some great lessons for Women’s History Month. Now, the incredible educators at Smithsonian have a page of links to resources they have specifically curated for distance learning during this time of quarantine. It includes information on how to use the Learning Lab, … Read more
Traffic is starting to pick up on our COVID-19 Diary by Kids Around the World. I wanted to share the following entries from two friends who have been separated by miles and a pandemic, but still keep in touch. Keep sharing out there! As you can see, I am trying to comment on each one! … Read more
One of my biggest pet peeves is filling out paperwork at doctors’ offices, especially ones that I have already visited in the past. I feel a quiet rebellion overtake me when I am given a clipboard full of forms that ask me questions I’ve already answered about everything from my gender to my health history. … Read more
UPDATE 3/18/2020: I am receiving requests for access to the Google presentation from several people. It is shared publicly for editing, but some school districts have blocked Google files that are not from the same domain. Unfortunately, I cannot change anything on my end if that is the issue. Please feel free to start your … Read more