It occurred to me that my generation didn't really have a delete button for anything. I learned to type on a typewriter (gasp!) and if I messed up they handed us the little white strip that we had to use conservatively because I think it was on a school supply list and we respected "school supplies."
I took pictures with my friends in my teen years, but again, I had to be conservative with the "film" because it cost real money and I only had 24 or 36 shots on that roll before I had to pay real money again to even SEE them! I did not have social media (thank goodness!) as a teenager so when I wrote my friend a note I learned at an early age my words were forever. My projects in school had to evolve with my mistakes, sometimes taking on a blessing of a creation I would never have discovered if I had the option to just "delete" that presentation and start again fresh. We didn't delete or "unlike" our friendships and I pray my boys don't learn to delete their future wife or even unlike them in any way. We as parents & teachers are pioneers in this digital world because we don't have anyone to look to that has done this before and been successful. It takes a village people.....Or maybe a shared Google Doc? Delete is in my boys regular vocabulary but I pray it's not in their heart.
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A 4th grade class learned how they all can fit in on day 1....As they entered the classroom they selected a puzzle piece & personalized it to match their interests. Then they worked as a group to discover what shape their puzzle created!
We all fit in. Each one of us is unique but an important part to the whole. Our strengths/bents will align perfectly with others...but not everyone. We don't have to force ourselves to fit somewhere we don't naturally belong, there is a natural place carved out just for us. Uniquely made just for me/you. Rooster Springs Elementary School will be participating in the Global Read Aloud (GRA) this year. GRA will run from October 3rd through November 11th.
This project started in 2010 and the idea is simple...for a few weeks, everyone read the same book(s) and discuss/connect globally. Our library will have enough copies in stock for those classrooms wishing to participate. Ideas to help facilitate this in your classroom are found all over the web....HERE is one to look over and HERE is a Pinterest board for lots more ideas. For more information visit their website. theglobalreadaloud.com |
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