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Do you love to go back to school shopping? I love the excitement of seeing new notebooks, pencils, and markers. The possibilities in a sharp new crayon are limitless. My favorite is the 64 count Crayola box with the built-in … Continue reading
Traveling to Washington DC this June was so engaging. I attended the American Library Conference, #alaac2019, and met many authors, picked up way too many books and filled my culture cup at the Smithsonian museums.
Leaving my home environment and choosing to go adventuring across the country helps me reset my awareness of our world and the events shaping it and by default, me. Coming home to share my discoveries with family, friends, and students helps me to put it all in perspective. It is far too easy to get into a rut and forget to seek new perspectives. Together, we can help each other stay fresh, safe, and thoughtful.
Enjoy some of my discoveries in the slideshow and please share where you find renewal in the comments.
How do you fill your cup? What vacation places do you recommend to everyone?
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Summer is one of those words that evokes memories of the past and hopes for the future. One of the activities I look forward to at the end of the school year is slowing down and creating space to savor … Continue reading
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Our poetry unit culminated with a Poetry Chapbook publishing party which showcased some incredibly thoughtful work by my 6th graders. After exploring some of our poetry, take a moment to create your own and leave it in the comments. Check … Continue reading
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We hosted our 2nd annual Young Adult author visit today and learned from a man who has written books that reach out and invite you in according to the student who introduced Mr. Mosier to the assembly. Click through our … Continue reading
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Week 10 is the final week of the STUBC and I am proud of our efforts and open-mindedness as we learned to blog. Please take a moment to read the final challenge and create something to share with others that … Continue reading
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This week’s challenge is to use everything we have discussed and explored in our blogging journey to create an original post. The topic is wide open: free choice! Week 9 Post Edublogs See the task cards below for more information … Continue reading
It’s all about school this week! Take the challenge and let’s explore what school here means and how it compares with other schools around the world.
8 Prompts For Your Post About School
There are several options to explore. Choose one, research it and write about your findings on your blog.
Photo by Mrs. D, March 2019, quote by Edward Abbey, novelist & naturalist
Using images you create yourself is satisfying and offers the opportunity to choose something meaningful to you, while inviting others to enjoy the slice of life you share. Your images can be drawings, collages, or from sites like Pixaby. Be daring! Craft something to send into the world!