Category Archives: thinking in words

Dream A Big Dream: A Book I Wish I Had Written

Posted on September 10, 2010 by randomyriad

As soon as I saw the illustration and read the words, I loved this book. I haven’t even seen a hard copy yet, but it is the kind of thing the world needs. You can read it here. I think … Continue reading →

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Partners in the Classroom

Posted on September 5, 2010 by randomyriad

As I was walking into the local farm supply store on my way to look for some galvanized tubs to make into sensory activity centers in my classroom, someone yelled my name. I turned and there was my ex-assistant and … Continue reading →

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Lighting a Fire for the Future

Posted on September 2, 2010 by randomyriad

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” ~ William Butler Yeats I am done with filling pails. There is no joy in filling pails. Lighting fires is bright work that inspires the teacher … Continue reading →

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Aranansi #1: Another World of Words

Posted on August 23, 2010 by randomyriad

I have been posting a series of dream stories on another blog, but since I started this blog as an experiment in including all my explorations in all my worlds, inside and outside of me. I feel that I should … Continue reading →

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How To Grow Lifelong Learners

Posted on August 21, 2010 by randomyriad

After reading a thoughtful and inspiring post about community building on my Reggio Emilia (an Italian model preschool program) email list. I began thinking about the community building projects that I have presided over through the years. They all had … Continue reading →

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