Remember this? It turned out like this. This is our class Genius Bar, inspired by the classroom make-over mentioned in this post. I apologize for the blurriness of parts of the picture. The lighting in my classroom is not the best – plus I’m a horrible photographer! How do I plan for the kids to utilize … 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
Ever since my former principal, John Hinds, recommended a book to our staff, Spaces and Places, by Debbie Diller, I have looked at my classroom with a brand new set of eyes. I’ve tried to break out of the traditional mold, and to create an environment that promotes engagement, collaboration, and curiosity. I still haven’t … Read more