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"Part of me thinks the reason these experiments spark so much joy and wonder is that in an era where 10 year-olds are expected to learn and synthesize scientific processes that most adults can't articulate well, playing with sand and water is just good old-fashioned fun."
Me, too.
Commented Jan 7, 2012 on Stories from Room 226: Erosive Behavior at atychiphobia
Stories from Room 226: Erosive Behavior
In Ohio, part of the 4th grade science standards relates to being able to understand how forces like erosion shape the surface of the Earth. In my district, 4th grade science teachers have these resources called "stream tables" that let us design experiments in which the kids can "see erosion ...
I'm about a half a month behind you in this arc. Hoping all goes as well in DWE222 as we dive into theme. If you don't mind, would you send me your "big list o themes" so I can cross-check mine with yours? Tnx.
Commented Dec 29, 2011 on Stories from Room 226: Thinking about Theme at atychiphobia
Stories from Room 226: Thinking about Theme
During the 10 to 12 days before our Holiday Break the students in my class worked on the idea of determing a theme in a text. In my opinion this is hard work for an adult, let alone 9 and 10 year olds. I think determining a theme is hard work because how we define themes in literature is broad...
From your fourth reader -- great post! Well said.
Commented Dec 5, 2011 on Finding Fellow Travelers on the Path at atychiphobia
Finding Fellow Travelers on the Path
It has taken me a while to post. So to all three of my readers, sorry about that. I went to the NCTE Anuual Convention for the very first time this fall. I seriously have no excuse for not attending in the past. I guess I thought that the roughly $1,000 I knew I would spend on conference fee...
You are a versatile blogger!
http://readingyear.blogspot.com/2011/09/were-versatile-bloggers.html
Commented Sep 18, 2011 on Crunchy Granola at atychiphobia
Crunchy Granola
"Reading should be left somewhat organic" -Patrick Allen pag 182 of Conferring. This is my last official post for the #cyberPD group started by Cathy, Jill and Laura. I would like to thank these three a great deal. The invitation to participate in this event was very rewardin...
Just ladies? Or Ladies and Gentlemen?
Commented Sep 4, 2011 on 2011 Logos at Cybils
2011 Logos
Ladies, look at your blog. Now look at these logos. Now back to your blog. These are the logos that could be on your blog. Then there's this one (really eye-catching, if you ask me): And last but not least: Just right-click and save, folks. Enjoy!
Love the Crunchy Granola reminder to keep reading workshop organic! (am borrowing)
Commented Jul 20, 2011 on Crunchy Granola at atychiphobia
Crunchy Granola
"Reading should be left somewhat organic" -Patrick Allen pag 182 of Conferring. This is my last official post for the #cyberPD group started by Cathy, Jill and Laura. I would like to thank these three a great deal. The invitation to participate in this event was very rewardin...
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