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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Monday #35: Inside Out
One of the most common questions I get asked by children is “Where do you get the ideas for your books?” I usually tell them that’s easy; I just write about stuff I like, which is why you will never … Continue reading
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Tagged being outside, dar hosta, happiness, healthy living, nature, outdoor living, outdoors, running
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Monday #34: The Pursuit of Happiness
Hello, Friends… I write to you this morning from sunny Florida where I have been working with children for the past week on a collection of murals. I have been staying with my good friend and educational colleague, Rowena Gerber. … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Creativity, dar hosta, Earth Day, Florida, happiness, healthy living, learning, Miami
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Monday #33: Raise Your Hand
Last week, the NY Times ran an article about the introduction of electronic “clickers” in groups and classrooms, as a replacement for the traditional raising of hands. The article was actually more about how the usage of clickers can be useful … Continue reading
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Tagged classroom management, classroom rules, conversation, Creativity, dar hosta, discussion strategies, education, hand raising, learning, school, talking, teaching
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Monday #32: Break and Breathe
Since beginning this blog almost two years ago, I have never missed a Monday. Today, I’m taking a breather, my friends. I just found out that sometimes it’s really necessary. And good. TRY THIS WEEK: Take a breather.
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