So true - especially as we re-look at the concept of "community" in our building!

Jason Reynolds book number 2 for this summer. I think some of my 5th graders could handle this one. Awesome read.

Chapter books, please! My class library could use some updated and engaging titles!

Last year, my 5th graders read more books they brought from home and shared with their classmates than they did my books. Time to remove lots of books and please help me replace them!

10 Easy Ways to Create an Awesome #SchoolCulture This Year buff.ly/2meMRVg

Great reminder of how much our work as educators, and people, matters😊

Awesome!

Absolutely! I loved Kasey Bell's framework about learning goes beyond the walls - for us as well!

Yep - I loved her section on the "Science of Mattering" and that this goes way deeper than I originally thought!

I agree - has empowered me to re-look at "genius hour" and passion projects.

Isn't that so true - I love going to Boy Scout and Girl Scout meetings; gymnastics competitions, volleyball and soccer games - huge!

Last year when Michael talked about gamification, I thought it was something I wanted to so, but was intimidated. This year, it made so much more sense. I want to toe-dip and give it a go. Paul Yenne, you better help me! #HiveSummitD11

I so enjoyed Angela Maiers work - ailments come from our feelings of significance - or lack of feeling significant - wow! #HiveSummitD11

"The ability to keep/capture the spirit of childhood through our whole life...genius has been educated out of us!" Love this quote! When will we get off the conveyor belt of education - just one more cog in the machine? #HiveSummitD11

Freedom is in the house

You bet

It is Friday GIF Day :) The first day of the school year with students is coming up or already happened. No matter how many times you have a "first day" it always stirs up feelings. In GIF form, how are you feeling? Go!

#HiveSummitD11So I used Lego's in class the other day. We are working on understanding our names, our identities and how we can come together to build a supportive, collaborative and reflective community. Kiddos had to build their identity with Lego's and then explain. Awesome!