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Teaching isn't for wimps: December 2012
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Teaching isn't for wimps. And fifth grade isn't for sissies. Monday, December 17, 2012. I'm trying to remember to breathe. The words for the tragedy in Connecticut have been said, the questions asked, the reasons posed, and tears shed. All I need to do is breathe. Friday, as I followed the story on my iphone, I just wanted my own kids with me. Today I wanted to hug all my students. Over the weekend a three year old neighbor boy found his uncle's gun and another life tragically ended much too soon.
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Two Learning Journeys: July 2010
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We are learners, wives, mothers, and teachers who are on a learning journey…one in which we will reflect and contemplate best practices for 21st century learners. Friday, July 30, 2010. The Power of the Sharpie. Every July/August, I LOVE shopping school supplies! And have a definite purpose when used correctly. One of my first mini-lessons (besides making sure caps are on tightly:) when using Sharpies. Is to place scrap paper underneath because Sharpies. Can bleed through and leave marks . Words can be t...
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Two Learning Journeys: September 2010
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We are learners, wives, mothers, and teachers who are on a learning journey…one in which we will reflect and contemplate best practices for 21st century learners. Saturday, September 18, 2010. The Big Elephant in the Room. The Big Elephant in The Room. I was in need of some heart-to-heart talks with my class. We all were "talking the talk", but weren't "walking the walk! Links to this post. Friday, September 3, 2010. My First Two Weeks. 2 My Morning and Closing Meetings are ROCKIN'. But, I can take or le...
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Two Learning Journeys: Red Thread
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We are learners, wives, mothers, and teachers who are on a learning journey…one in which we will reflect and contemplate best practices for 21st century learners. Saturday, October 30, 2010. My learning journey has diverged. It has a little to do with technology, some to do with reading and writing. Mostly, it's about something that has changed my family's lives, my perspective, my writing and musings, celebrating the small moments, and making a difference. On the last day of school my RED THREAD. Then, ...
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Two Learning Journeys: The Big Elephant in the Room
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We are learners, wives, mothers, and teachers who are on a learning journey…one in which we will reflect and contemplate best practices for 21st century learners. Saturday, September 18, 2010. The Big Elephant in the Room. The Big Elephant in The Room. I was in need of some heart-to-heart talks with my class. We all were "talking the talk", but weren't "walking the walk! October 2, 2010 at 8:20 PM. Thanks for sharing this book! October 9, 2010 at 4:35 PM. In my Amazon cart in three, two, one.THERE! Simpl...
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Two Learning Journeys: My First Two Weeks
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We are learners, wives, mothers, and teachers who are on a learning journey…one in which we will reflect and contemplate best practices for 21st century learners. Friday, September 3, 2010. My First Two Weeks. These are the my Top Five things I am most proud of in my first two weeks of school:. 2 My Morning and Closing Meetings are ROCKIN'. My math workshop, my reading workshop, and my creation station! But, I can take or leave the content areas. My fellow colleague LOVES, LOVES, LOVES. 4 I've been takin...
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Two Learning Journeys: December 2009
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We are learners, wives, mothers, and teachers who are on a learning journey…one in which we will reflect and contemplate best practices for 21st century learners. Thursday, December 31, 2009. Let the Hibernation Begin! It is thought that hibernation was once a shared characteristic among all mammals, and then we humans lost the ability to hibernate,- but it still might be in our genes. Steven Swoap. I despise the cold! But, the holiday breaks are great for reading fiction. Once the busiest of the sea...
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Two Learning Journeys: June 2010
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We are learners, wives, mothers, and teachers who are on a learning journey…one in which we will reflect and contemplate best practices for 21st century learners. Sunday, June 20, 2010. The end of May, I was trying to find a summer project. I always need a challenge and embrace learning something new. (I'm definitely not one to sit idle for the summer! Videos to view and learn. By watching these 30 minute videos off and on, my children began using some signs in their day-to-day happenings. Is this a tool...
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Amick's Articles: Wordless Wednesday
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If we fail to nourish our souls, they wither, and without soul life ceases to have meaning. The creative process shrivels in the absence of continual dialogue with the soul. And creativity is what makes life worth living. -Marion Woodman. Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Before, July 2007. March 5, 2008 at 10:07 AM. You always looked beautiful and now we can see that you even feel beautiful yourself! I am SO proud of you! March 5, 2008 at 1:03 PM. I understand what you mean about the inside matching the outside!
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Amick's Articles: December 2009
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If we fail to nourish our souls, they wither, and without soul life ceases to have meaning. The creative process shrivels in the absence of continual dialogue with the soul. And creativity is what makes life worth living. -Marion Woodman. Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Christmas Through Their Eyes. You know as a teacher, this is the dreaded season. children are on some kind of holiday roller coaster ride and it travels right through my room for six hours a day! Do you believe in Santa? And, as most of my c...
