I was reading a book by Ken Robinson the other day that reminded me of this video. I knew I had posted the video on my blog at some point, but didn’t realize that it was three years ago. It definitely bears making an encore appearance. In this TEDx Talk by Todd Rose, you will hear … Read more
How cool is this?!!!! Staples collaborated with students at The Ron Clark Academy to design brand new school supplies. The pupils went through the Design Process to create products that are useful and appealing. You can see the students presenting their ideas in the video below. Here is a link to the full list of student-designed … Read more
Our elementary school is currently raising money to add a track. Since my 2nd graders are studying Structures, I invited one of the stakeholders to speak to the class about the process of coming up with an idea and following it through. After our guest left and we debriefed, I asked the class to … Read more
I decided to make up a new phrase for today’s Phun Phriday post. (At least I think I made it up.) To me, “Extreme Creating” is when people take something that is usually used as a toy to pass the time, and devote days, weeks, and even months to making something remarkable with those toys. … 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