Monthly Archives: October 2014

Genius Hour: Halloween Edition

Posted on October 29, 2014 by faige

In life some things come to be because they are just fortuitous and sometimes the best laid plans of mice and men just go astray (futzing with the saying). This week in our school’s six day rotation schedule we had … Continue reading →

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#Kinderblog14 Week 4: A Place I Call Home

Posted on October 27, 2014 by faige

I just noticed this was up in the #Kinderchat Connected Educators Blogging Challenge and thought I might write a quick post. I often joke that the first five years of my life I was a “wandering Jew” reference to the … Continue reading →

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#Kinderblog14 Week4: A Place I Call Home

Posted on October 27, 2014 by faige

I just noticed this was up in the #Kinderchat Connected Educators Blogging Challenge and thought I might write a quick post. I often joke that the first five years of my life I was a “wandering Jew” reference to the … Continue reading →

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Connecting The Learning: From Classrooms To Field Trips

Posted on October 22, 2014 by faige

“Look Faige,” said D. “Over there, those are crops!” as we ride the bus to Pierce College Farm, our field trip destination. We have been learning about farms; animals, crops, scarecrows, farmers and their jobs. D. is so proud of … Continue reading →

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#Kinderchat Connected Educators Blogging Challenge Week 2: I AM A READER

Posted on October 14, 2014 by faige

Some where along the line I missed Week 1; probably because I have written a few snippets here and there about me. Although I am a person, in my own right, other than a teacher, it wasn’t where I wanted … Continue reading →

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Reflections In The Kindergarten Classroom

Posted on October 11, 2014 by faige

This has been an interesting week in my kindergarten classroom. October heralds in our Farm Unit which culminates later in the month with a visit to a farm and the pumpkin patch. We learn about farms, the animals, produce and … Continue reading →

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Reflections In The Kindergarten Classroom

Posted on October 11, 2014 by faige

This has been an interesting week in my kindergarten classroom. October heralds in our Farm Unit which culminates later in the month with a visit to a farm and the pumpkin patch. We learn about farms, the animals, produce and … Continue reading →

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How Is The Year Going, You Might Ask?

Posted on October 10, 2014 by faige

I read Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson today. My kinders just needed help slowing down and taking responsibility for their actions and behaviors. We learn from “Maya” that sometimes the words spoken can never be taken back, and words not … Continue reading →

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