Category Archives: #geniushour

WE ARE DIFFERENT

Posted on July 28, 2015 by faige

My senses are heightened. I look more closely at what I see, because now I see more clearly. I listen with an intensity to hear and understand. I smell the roses, their fragrances giving me joy. I taste more flavors, … Continue reading →

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The Children We Teach

Posted on July 19, 2015 by faige

I spent some of my Sunday morning reading blogs and tweets from people in my PLN and I remembered I had saved a draft on my blog that I wanted to pursue. I wrote, “Sometimes when we joke we hide … Continue reading →

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Figuring It Out

Posted on July 10, 2015 by faige

My daughter asks, How’s it going Mom? I know what she means, it’s the big R in the room: How’s the retirement? Some ask out of curiosity, well meaning friends, often those who have already retired, and some out of … Continue reading →

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Whose Genius Hour Is It Anyway?

Posted on June 3, 2015 by faige

This is a short post because I wanted to share a different kind of genius hour. Last week was our Andy Goldsworthy  Day on the  EC2 yard. We had a whole day of using “stuff” from nature to create art. No pencils … Continue reading →

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EVERY MOMENT INTENSEFIED

Posted on May 24, 2015 by faige

Kinder graduation and the last day of school is on June 10, 2015. It is slowly hitting me. Each day, each moment, each interaction is emotionally draining. I am Retiring I have not looked at my time with my kinders and school … Continue reading →

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Do They Know? 

Posted on May 2, 2015 by faige

It’s May and 5 1/2 weeks to go. Do my kinders know? They come into the classroom joyful, happy to be with their friends. Meeting their morning routine needs independently (most of them), they start their day. But the play … Continue reading →

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Reflections: Time Is Fleeting

Posted on April 19, 2015 by faige

I’m thinking about the next few weeks and it dawns on me that I have so little time left with my kinders. I am so proud of them and enjoy them with all my heart. Don’t get me wrong, some … Continue reading →

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Spring Break: We’re Ready

Posted on March 27, 2015 by faige

It’s time for Spring Break. I think I’m ready. So much to think about as I wind down my school year and my role as a classroom teacher. But I rush it. First to backtrack on these last few weeks … Continue reading →

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What Makes Me Cringe…

Posted on March 23, 2014 by faige

So many thoughts percolating through my head, so much I want to say, so please bear with me if I ramble. I cringe when I hear educators say: We have to get them ready for kindergarten, first grade, for the … Continue reading →

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