Archive for September, 2007

Turning Points

…I’ve really missed blogging. Usually, I blog when I’ve had a chance to reflect on what I’m doing, or what I’ve read. It means that I’ve existed in a universe where reading, doing, and reflection can all be carried on. My next post will be just such a post, on how my middle school students [...]

Twits in the Library!

Every other year in my rotation with 1st and 2nd grade levels, I have a “Twits” year. It culminates in a student multimedia presentation where each student presents characters they’ve designed. I’m looking forward to this year. I guide students to keep this fun! My challenge this year, is to broaden my read aloud literature [...]

Reaching Community

So, I have this really great video on tap, from Ken Robinson’s TED talk about the importance of educating for creativity and valuing the fine arts. Our school is gifted with being able to pursue those things. I have a desire to share this sort of inspirational video with parents and co-teachers–the same way I’ve [...]

Paper Blog LP

Ruth requested my lesson plan in a comment, and when I looked for it where I had posted it online last April, I couldn’t find the wiki space. Has the classroom 20 wiki gone away? <sigh> So, here’s a copy under my own control! Enjoy! Title: Paper Blogs April 28, 2007 By: Sue Rockwood, inspired [...]