Just Dance!

Last weekend, I was surfing for ideas to teach weathering, erosion and deposition in new and exciting ways. I was surprised to find a bank of lessons from the San Diego Unified School District integrating science with the arts – especially dance. It got the gears in my brain turning. I have several girls in… Continue reading Just Dance!

Welcome back!

Another class overview from entry door

Today I went back to school for the first day of pre-planning. Of course, I had already had my own week of pre-pre-planning last week getting much done in my classroom. I am so glad that I spent so much time at school last week. I really feel prepared to focus on getting ready for… Continue reading Welcome back!

Update on #edSketch

Great news! I have contacted the Art House Co-op, and we will qualify for a group discount. If 4-9 people sign up, there will be a 15% discount, and if 10 or more sign up, we will get a 20% discount. (If you’d like to see more about this project, please read the Brainstorming post.)… Continue reading Update on #edSketch

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My “half-baked” ideas

This is in response to Krissy’s post on Half Baked Ideas. What if all students (and I!) kept an Explorer’s Journal? It’d be like a sketchbook with prompts given. Students can write, draw, collage, etc., but the big idea is looking at the world in a different way. I just need to find the right… Continue reading My “half-baked” ideas